Certification Program for Patient Care Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Program Description
The Certification Program for Patient Care Technician prepares the student to work in a hospital, medical clinic or other healthcare environment under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Students are trained to perform clinical skills such as blood collection, EKGs, catheterization, recording vital signs and patient treatments, CPR and other tasks related to patient care. The student learns medical safety, infection control, health care terminology, nutrition and anatomy that are essential in performing the duties of caring for patients.
To obtain the Patient Care Technician Certificate, the student must complete 3 modules: Basic Nursing Assistant, EKG, and Phlebotomy. The student can complete the 3 training programs on Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician Course to obtain the Certificate for the Patient Care Technician or Certificates for the 3 programs.
Established in 2009
CIP: 51-9999 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Medical Certification Asso
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- IL Department of Public Health
- Industry Standard: National Healthcareer Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship
12 Weeks ( 250.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,290.00 |
| Books | $435.00 |
| Fees | $160.00 |
| Tests | $363.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $855.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,103.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIA, Community Concern
Application Procedure
1. Fill out and submit the following documents:
1.1 Admission Application Form
1.2 Enrollment Agreement Form
2. Submit supportive documents as:
2.1 college or trade school transcipt, high school diploma or GED certificate or transcript of highest education attained
2.2 recommendation letters or other relevant letters, if applicable
2.3 valid ID
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - English
- Writing - English
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Certification Program for Patient Care Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Program Description
The Certification Program for Patient Care Technician prepares the student to work in a hospital, medical clinic or other healthcare environment under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Students are trained to perform clinical skills such as blood collection, EKGs, catheterization, recording vital signs and patient treatments, CPR and other tasks related to patient care. The student learns medical safety, infection control, health care terminology, nutrition and anatomy that are essential in performing the duties of caring for patients.
To obtain the Patient Care Technician Certificate, the student must complete 3 modules: Basic Nursing Assistant, EKG, and Phlebotomy. The student can complete the 3 training programs on Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician Course to obtain the Certificate for the Patient Care Technician or Certificates for the 3 programs.
Established in 2009
CIP: 51-9999 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Provider Information
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Medical Certification Asso
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- IL Department of Public Health
- Industry Standard: National Healthcareer Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship
12 Weeks ( 250.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,290.00 |
| Books | $435.00 |
| Fees | $160.00 |
| Tests | $363.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $855.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,103.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIA, Community Concern
Application Procedure
1. Fill out and submit the following documents:
1.1 Admission Application Form
1.2 Enrollment Agreement Form
2. Submit supportive documents as:
2.1 college or trade school transcipt, high school diploma or GED certificate or transcript of highest education attained
2.2 recommendation letters or other relevant letters, if applicable
2.3 valid ID
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - English
- Writing - English
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes