Patient Care Technician - Moorestown
PCT125CT - Certificate Program
CIP Code: 51.3902
SOC Code: 31-1014
Day, Afternoon and Evening Programs
Program Objective
The Patient Care Technician program provides students with the entry- level knowledge and clinical skills necessary to enter the healthcare field as Patient Care Technicians in hospitals, sub-acute, and rehabilitation care setting. Patient Care Technicians are integral members of the healthcare team and work with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to oversee and monitor patients. As a vital member of the healthcare team, they provide direct patient care such as, but not limited to taking vital signs, specimen collection and comfort measures. In addition, Patient Care Technicians are trained in phlebotomy and electrocardiography. This program prepares students for certification testing, although there is no guarantee of passing the certification test and passing the test is not a graduation requirement. Graduates of this programs are eligible to take the following certification exams: EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, AHA Basic Life support for Healthcare provider, and Certified Patient Care Technician. Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignment in each course, except clinical.
Course
Course Description
This course provides the students, primarily in health-related programs, an understanding of the anatomy and physiology and medical terminology of the human body. This course focuses on the following body systems: Integumentary System, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System, the Senses, and Digestive System.Course Description
This course is a continuation of BIO101T Anatomy and Physiology I. This course provides students with an understanding of the structure, function and medical terminology of the remaining organ systems. This course focuses on the following body systems: Endocrine System, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, the Blood, Lymphatic and Immune System, Urinary System and the Reproductive System.Course Description
This course introduces skills and strategies that will help students be successful in completing their course of study and in entering the world of work. The overall goal of this course is to facilitate a smooth transition to school by engaging the students in curriculum focusing on academic and life skills. Students will make connections with key personnel within the school who will assist with their questions and provide guidance throughout their education. Students learn about time management, financial management, goal setting, learning strategies, career awareness and critical thinking strategies that will provide them with skills to be successful in school and in life. Learning to work well in teams and individually are positive outcomes of the way this course is taught.Course Description
In this course, students will learn important computer and digital technology concepts and skills necessary to succeed in careers and in life. No prior computer experience is assumed. Students will become familiar with essential concepts, including an introduction to computers and the Internet, and computer hardware and software. Students will learn about computer networks, e-mail, and Internet security and privacy. Skills introduced are essential and valuable for all professions. They include operating systems and file management, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, Web research, and personal information management. This course has no prerequisites.Course Description
This course introduces the student to clinical skills needed for specimen collection. Emphasis is placed on proper blood specimen collection and laboratory testing procedures. Students receive practical clinical experience with student to student practice draws and laboratory tests.Course Description
This course teaches the student how to perform a 12-lead EKG (electrocardiography). Components of the 12-lead EKG, theory, interventions, arrhythmia recognition, and clinical applications will be studied in this course. Students will learn the competencies of Basic Life Support (BLS) for the health care providers and first-aid techniques. Successful completion leads to BLS-Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.Course Description
Students learn the fundamental components of direct patient care and the application of techniques and procedures to provide care to patients. Topics include introduction to patient care skills, basic therapeutic techniques, data collection, and communication skills, legal and ethical aspects that affect the practice of patient care technician, safety measures and vital signs. Hands-on demonstration, practice, and validation of skills are conducted in the Nursing Skills Laboratory.Course Description
Students build on their patient care knowledge and skills in such areas as patient vital signs, support of the nursing care plan, fundamentals of basic nutrition, and care specific to different body systems. Hands-on demonstration, practice, and validation of skills are conducted in the Nursing Skills Laboratory.Course Description
Students apply the knowledge and skills learned in PCT120 and PCT121 to the acute care environment with under the supervision of a New Jersey Licensed Registered Nurse.
