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Patient Care Technician Program
Description:
Patient Care Technician Program provides the educational background required for pursuing a career in the healthcare industry. The curriculum covers the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function as an entry level healthcare worker. The program outcomes consist of use of performing basic patient care skills, use of effective skills to draw blood and accurately label tubes and perform basic 12-lead ECG technique and interpretation.
Patient Care Technician Program (CIP Code 51.3902)
Clock Hours: 280 hours
Specific Admission Requirements:
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The prospective student must be at least 16 years of age.
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A reading comprehension proficiency of at least 10th grade level.
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A Physical examination, which includes a TB test within the last 12 months
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Criminal Background Check (to be initiated by school)
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Copy of health insurance coverage if available
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ust have a valid social security number
Program Objectives:
The EKG module will be able to recognize emergencies and alert physician who will determine the need for possible further invasive testing. The EKG technician will learn to prepare the patient for the exam by attaching the electrodes to the chest, arms and legs. He will learn to detect abnormalities or false readings in the electrocardiogram and to correct technical errors.
The Phlebotomy module is an introductory course designed to provide the student with the skills to be accurate, work well under pressure and communicate effectively as part of the healthcare team. This course teaches the student to acquire manual skills such as obtaining blood specimen by venipuncture and skin puncture techniques as well as mental skills such as ability to organize efficiently, perform under pressure and follow written standard procedures. He will obtain thorough knowledge of laboratory test requirement and departmental policies. In addition to training the student in collecting and transporting blood specimens for clinical laboratory analyses, he will be trained to assist in the collection and transportation of specimen other than venous blood. (I.e. urine, tissue, sputum).
The Basic Nurse Aide program is designed with the Modules developed by the Illinois Department of Health. This includes lecture, skills laboratory with demonstration and return demonstration, clinical experience in health care settings. This program is designed to meet all of the Illinois Department of Public Health requirements. These include a minimum of 80 hours of class and 40 hours of supervised clinical practice. Areas of study include communication, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, resident’s rights, basic nursing skills, personal care skills, feeding techniques, and skin care. Students learn how to transfer, position, dress, and ambulate residents and how to perform range-of-motion exercises. They also learn the signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions and how to care for cognitively impaired residents (Alzheimer’s Disease).
Content Outline
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program
(5.5 hours/session) = 80 hours (plus clinical = 40 hours training):
Session 1 Introduction to Hospitals and Nursing Centers
The Nursing Assistant
Session 2 Work Ethics
Communicating with the Healthcare Team
Session 3 Understanding the Person
Body Structure and Function
Session 4 Care of the Older Person
Session 5 Promoting Safety
Preventing Falls
Restraints Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use
Session 6 Preventing Infection
Session 7 Body Mechanics
Safely Handling, Moving and Transferring the Person
Session 8 SUMMARY/MID TERM REVIEW/ EXAM
Session 9 Assisting with Comfort
Assisting with Hygiene
Assisting with Grooming
Session 10 Assisting with Elimination
Assisting with Bowel Elimination
Session 11 Assisting with Elimination and Fluids
Assisting with Assessment
Assisting with Specimens
Session 12 Assisting with Exercise and Activity
Assisting with Wound Care
Session 13 Assisting with Oxygen Needs
Assisting with Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care
Session 14 Caring for Person with Common Health Problems
Caring for Person with Mental Health Problems
Caring for Person with Confusion and Dementia
Session 15 Assisting with Emergency Care
Caring for the Dying Person
Session 16 SUMMARY/FINAL REVIEW/EXAM
Textbooks:
Sorrentino, A. (2010). Essentials for Nursing Assistants, Mosby, 6th Edition, Evolve Elsevier.
Additional Materials:
Mosby’s Nursing Assistant Skills Video Series- 10 volumes
Mosby’s Nursing Assistant Transparency Acetate
Phlebotomy Technician Program
Unit 1 Introduction to Phlebotomy
Chapter 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy
Chapter 2: Healthcare Structure
Chapter 3: Safety
Chapter 4: Infection Control
Unit 2 Basics of Phlebotomy
Chapter 5: Medical Terminology
Chapter 6: Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 7: Circulatory, Lymphatic, and Immune System
Unit 3 Specimen Collection
Chapter 8: Venipuncture Equipment
Chapter 9: Routine Venipuncture
Chapter 10: Dermal Puncture
Chapter 11: Venipuncture Complications
Chapter 12: Blood Collection in Special Population
Chapter 13: Arterial Blood Collection
Chapter 14: Special Collections and Procedures
Chapter 15: Special Non-Blood Collection Procedures
Unit 4 Specimen Handling
Chapter 16: Specimen Transport, Handling and Processing
Chapter 17: Point of Care Testing
Unit 5 Professional Issues
Chapter 18: Quality Phlebotomy
Chapter 19: Legal Issues in Phlebotomy
Textbooks:
Warekois, R. (2015). Phlebotomy. 4th Edition, Elsevier.
Additional Materials:
Phlebotomy Techniques: A Laboratory Workbook
EKG Technician Program
Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 2: Basic Electrophysiology
Chapter 3: Sinus Mechanisms
Chapter 4: Atrial Mechanisms
Chapter 5: Junctional Rhythms
Chapter 6: Ventricular Rhythms
Chapter 7: Atrioventricular Blocks
Chapter 8: Pacemaker Rhythms
Chapter 9: Introduction to 12 Lead EKG
Program Objectives/Outcomes:
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Student will be able to discuss the basic structure and function of the human heart
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Student will be able to discuss basic electrophysiology
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Student will be able to understand and recognize atrial rhythms
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Student will be able understand and recognize junctional rhythms
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Student will be able to understand and recognize ventricular rhythms
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Student will be able to understand and recognize heart blocks
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Student will be able to understand and recognize pacemaker rhythms
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Student will be able to perform 12 lead ECG and manage ECG monitor
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Perform a 12 lead EKG
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Interpret basic arrhythmias
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Assess a patient for cardiac emergency
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Communicate with the patient appropriately
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Attach electrode to the chest, arms and legs
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Provide privacy for the patient during the test
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Provide clean working environment
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Practice universal precautions during the testing
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Document procedures appropriately
Textbooks:
Aehlert, B. (2013). ECG Made Easy. Mosby. Evolve Elsevier.
Additional Materials:
Basic Dysrhythmias in CD-ROM (optional)
Program Cost Full Assessment
Class Tuition .............…………………………$3339
Registration Fee …………………………...…. $150 Non-refundable
Other course fees:
Technology Fee/Lab Fee ....................................................………………..…$437
Books (Textbook, Workbook) ……………….......................................................$358
Online Practice Exams………………………………………………….................……$130
Lab Kit (BP Machine, Stethoscope, Gait Belt, TED Hose Stockings) …..…… $85
Uniforms……………………………………………………………….....................……. $92
Certification Exams ………………………………………………...................………. $309
BLS CPR Training………………………………………………….……...................…... $40
Fingerprint/Background Check……………………………………..............………. $45
Total…………………………………………………………………….........................……$4985