Patient Care Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
The Tukiendorf Training Institute, Inc. offers a Patient Care Technician's program for individual's who desire to work in the medical field. Patient Care Technician's (PCT's) work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, as well as in the home health care setting. This course is designed to train PCT's in the basic skills necessary to assist nurses in a variety of health care settings and to be efficient and effective health care team members. In addition, to the Basic Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, PCT's also learn basic CPR as well as Phlebotomy and EKG technician requirements. This comprehensive program is designed to provide the student with basic nursing care theory and the practical and clinical experience to work in a variety of healthcare environments. Classroom instruction and practicals will be held at T.T.I. and the clinical portion will be held at local community-based clinics, medical offices and nursing homes.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association & IDPH
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois State Board of Education
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
41 Weeks ( 325.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,285.00 |
| Books | $710.00 |
| Fees | $80.00 |
| Tests | $624.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,770.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,469.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
1. Bring WIOA information and meet with staff member.
2. Provide and complete training provider exploration form.
3. Submit High school/GED diploma.
4. Sign and date student enrollment agreement. Criminal background check must be completed at an appropriate fingerprinting location. Physical exam form must be completed by the student's primary care physician or another qualified healthcare provider. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 10th grade level
- Reading - 10th grade level
- Language - HS Level (10.0 Casas Test Score)
- Writing - HS Level (10.0 TABE Test Score)
- Other - pass a nationwide criminal background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Patient Care Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
The Tukiendorf Training Institute, Inc. offers a Patient Care Technician's program for individual's who desire to work in the medical field. Patient Care Technician's (PCT's) work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, as well as in the home health care setting. This course is designed to train PCT's in the basic skills necessary to assist nurses in a variety of health care settings and to be efficient and effective health care team members. In addition, to the Basic Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, PCT's also learn basic CPR as well as Phlebotomy and EKG technician requirements. This comprehensive program is designed to provide the student with basic nursing care theory and the practical and clinical experience to work in a variety of healthcare environments. Classroom instruction and practicals will be held at T.T.I. and the clinical portion will be held at local community-based clinics, medical offices and nursing homes.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association & IDPH
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois State Board of Education
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
41 Weeks ( 325.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,285.00 |
| Books | $710.00 |
| Fees | $80.00 |
| Tests | $624.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,770.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,469.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
1. Bring WIOA information and meet with staff member.
2. Provide and complete training provider exploration form.
3. Submit High school/GED diploma.
4. Sign and date student enrollment agreement. Criminal background check must be completed at an appropriate fingerprinting location. Physical exam form must be completed by the student's primary care physician or another qualified healthcare provider. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 10th grade level
- Reading - 10th grade level
- Language - HS Level (10.0 Casas Test Score)
- Writing - HS Level (10.0 TABE Test Score)
- Other - pass a nationwide criminal background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit