Patient Care Technician/Advanced Patient Care (HYB)

This course is intended for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) or Medical Assistants interested in obtaining advanced care skills within their scope of practice and active CNAs seeking work as a Patient Care Technician in hospitals and other health care settings. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, Patient Care Technicians care for patients requiring both acute and chronic care. Learn to perform advanced skills for complex care settings and situations. Gain and practice new skills including sterile technique, phlebotomy, obtaining electrocardiograms (EKG), glucose monitoring, respiratory care, Intravenous therapy, advanced wound care, urinary catheterization, pre/post-surgical care and pediatric patient care. Successful course completion satisfies eligibility requirements for the National Health Career Association Patient Care Technician Certification Exam. You must have a firm understanding and knowledge of basic patient care skills in order to enroll and be successful in this class.