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Advisors: Megan Martinez (Gila Pueblo), John Hancock (Payson)
This program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a patient care technician. Emphasis is on technical skills necessary to perform personal care to complex patients, implementation of selected portions of care plan including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, ECG, and phlebotomy under the supervision of registered nurses. Upon completion of this certificate of proficiency, students are eligible to sit for the National Certification exam as Certified Patient Care Technicians (CPCT), which is available through the National Healthcareer Association.
Courses in the program may require vaccinations or other medical tests. See course descriptions for additional information.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate accurate ability to measure vital signs and identify normal parameters of these and common patient conditions. Communicate variations or deviations to Registered Nurse, Physician’s Assistant or Physician.
- Demonstrate blood specimen collection using aseptic technique and blood tube sequence.
- Recognize and demonstrate use and necessity of universal precautions in the field of healthcare.
- Describe confidentiality within the healthcare setting in regards to HIPAA standards.
- Summarize standards of ethics and integrity used while functioning as a patient care technician.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to obtain this certificate, you must:
- Complete each required course above with a grade of “C” or better.
- File a petition for the certificate.
- Remove any indebtedness to the college.
- Complete at least 50% of the credits at Gila Community College.
Check the catalog for other changes and requirements.