Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
In this 106-hour course (82 hours of classroom/lab time and 24 hours of clinicals) During this course, students will develop a solid foundation in healthcare principles and learn the procedures performed by Patient Care Technicians (PCTs). As a PCT, students will play an integral role in the healthcare team providing diverse patient care services in collaboration with physicians, nurses, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses and other healthcare professionals. They work closely with the nursing staff to deliver patient care through various responsibilities, including obtaining vital signs, patient hygiene, infection control, moving and positioning of patients, assisting with ambulation, transporting patients, collecting laboratory specimens, ECG placement and monitoring, care of surgical patients, care of older adults and pediatric patients. Patient Care Technicians are critical team members that generally work in the hospital, intensive care unit, emergency room, cardiac care unit, rehab facilities, long term care facilities and assisted living facilities. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared and eligible to sit for the American Allied Health National Exam to become a Certified Patient Care Technician.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
24
Hours
106
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
174 Cornerstone Lane, Suite C, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Local WIB
5030 - West Central
Name of Credential
Certified Patient Care Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Gateway Allied Health is approved for workforce grants in West Central, Southeast, and Central Arkansas. We are not Title IV funded and do not currently accept FAFSA. We are an approved vendor with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) and participate in the Arkansas Department of Education’s Education Freedom Act program. For students who do not qualify for workforce grants, we offer flexible payment plan options.
Refund Policy
Gateway aligns with ADHE refund policy. See the file as this applies to all programs.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - American Allied Health
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$185.00 Textbook and workbook. Fundamental Concepts & Skills for the Patient Care Technician. ISBN: 978-0-323-831284, ISBN: 978-0-323-794855.
Testing/Exam Fees
$110.00 National Certification Exam through American Allied Health
Graduation Fees
$35.00 Program cords, certificate holder, diploma fee
In-State Tuition
$2,200.00 Tuition
Other Fees
$185.00 Basic Life Support CPR certification - $60 Uniform - $75 Shoes - $50
Registration Fee
$50.00 Registration Fee (non-refundable)
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$220.00 Stethoscope, secondhand watch, pulse oximeter, pen light, Phlebotomy supplies to include: kerlex, tourniquets, blood tubes, syringes, betadine swabs, alcohol preps, band-aids, needle holders, needles, coban, gauze.
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,985.00
