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 What Patient Care Technician do? |
| The Patient Care Technician prepares you to work in a hospital environment under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Students are trained to perform clinical skills such as blood collection, EKGs, catheterization, recording vital signs and patient treatments, and other tasks related to patient care. |
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| What are your admissions Requirements? |
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All applicants who wish to enter this program must have a high school diploma or an equivalent (GED) or.
Be Foreign medical Doctor or
A Foreign educated nurse with at least one year of experience
Or a Phlebotomy Technician |
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| How long will it take me to complete this training? |
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This program can be completed in seven months and consist of eighteen 6 months of theory and lab and one month of Clinical Externship. Classes meet Monday-Friday 9 AM – 1 PM or 6 PM -10 PM. |
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| Will I receive hands-on, real world job experience? |
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In addition to the realistic laboratory environment FEI provides, we also offer a hands-on working experience called an externship. Our Patient Care Technician externship is one month long for both our day and evening programs |
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| What skills will I learn? |
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Upon completion of this program, student will be able to: |
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Demonstrate accepted professional, communication and interpersonal skills |
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Demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary to perform phlebotomy & EKG |
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Identify standards of the Health insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). |
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Demonstrate personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations (including standard precautions. |
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Lift, hold, and transfer patients including the use of the mechanical lift utilizing good body mechanics
Demonstrate ability to accurately measure and record vital signs. |
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Assist With Restorative (Rehabilitative) Activities |
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Perform Supervised Organizational Functions, Following The Patient Plan Of Care |
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Provide Biological, Psychological, And Social Support |
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Apply The Principles Of Infection Control Specific To Nursing Assistant |
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| Where can I work? |
| Patient Care Technician graduates can expect to find employment opportunities in hospitals, Nursing Homes, rehabilitation centers, and placement agencies. |
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