Patient Care Tech Training Program with Phlebotomy Cert
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/23/2023
Program Description
The Patient Care Technician Training Program is a 12 to 25 week, 300-clock hour program that prepares the student for an entry-level position in health care with specific focus on direct patient care services in a hospital or ambulatory care unit. The course trains the student on technical skills necessary to perform personal care to complex patients as well as implement selected portions of care plans including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, EKG and Phlebotomy under the supervision of registered nurses. Students are required to complete 40 hours of clinical externship after completing requirements of the three main programs, to prepare them for employment. After successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to sit for the National Healthcare Association Certification Exam. This is a multi-certification program whereby students earn individual diplomas and eligibility for certification as Nursing Assistants, Phlebotomists (with additional externship hours), and EKG Technicians.
Established in 2018
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
International Career Institute
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- Phlebotomists (319097 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH, NHA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- IBHE
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
23 Weeks ( 390.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,700.00 |
| Books | $345.00 |
| Fees | $400.00 |
| Tests | $508.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $220.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,173.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
1) Schedule and visit ICI campus for initial program advisement session with admissions staff; 2)Submit completed application forms and required documents-Photo ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Immigration Status, Valid CPR card, Physical Exam & Immunization Records, Healthcare Worker Background Check Authorization and other signed school forms; and 3) Demonstrate 8th Grade Level Verbal & Quantitative skills through Admission Basic Skills Test. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Language - 8th Grade Level
- Other - Healthcare Provider CPR, Healthcare Worker 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
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Patient Care Tech Training Program with Phlebotomy Cert
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/23/2023
Program Description
The Patient Care Technician Training Program is a 12 to 25 week, 300-clock hour program that prepares the student for an entry-level position in health care with specific focus on direct patient care services in a hospital or ambulatory care unit. The course trains the student on technical skills necessary to perform personal care to complex patients as well as implement selected portions of care plans including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, EKG and Phlebotomy under the supervision of registered nurses. Students are required to complete 40 hours of clinical externship after completing requirements of the three main programs, to prepare them for employment. After successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to sit for the National Healthcare Association Certification Exam. This is a multi-certification program whereby students earn individual diplomas and eligibility for certification as Nursing Assistants, Phlebotomists (with additional externship hours), and EKG Technicians.
Established in 2018
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
International Career Institute
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- Phlebotomists (319097 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH, NHA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- IBHE
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
23 Weeks ( 390.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,700.00 |
| Books | $345.00 |
| Fees | $400.00 |
| Tests | $508.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $220.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,173.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
1) Schedule and visit ICI campus for initial program advisement session with admissions staff; 2)Submit completed application forms and required documents-Photo ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Immigration Status, Valid CPR card, Physical Exam & Immunization Records, Healthcare Worker Background Check Authorization and other signed school forms; and 3) Demonstrate 8th Grade Level Verbal & Quantitative skills through Admission Basic Skills Test. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Language - 8th Grade Level
- Other - Healthcare Provider CPR, Healthcare Worker 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
- Open Entry/Exit