PCT5 Patient Care Technician/ Assistant (PCT/A), Technical Certificate of Credit
Effective 202614
Offered at the Butts, Flint River, Griffin, Henry County Center, Henry Academy, and Jasper
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
1 term |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
3 |
Program Description
The Patient Care Technician/Assistant (PCT/A) program is a micro-credential program designed to expand the skills and knowledge of Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) working within various healthcare settings. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPTC/A) exam offered by the National Healthcare Association (NHA). This program includes a 3 credit course that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills to ensure students are well-equipped to provide high-quality care to patients in various healthcare settings. Topics include, Patient Care; Compliance, Safety,& Professional Responsibility; Infection Control; Phlebotomy; EKG.
College Admission Requirements
Prospective students entering all degree, diploma and certificate programs must do all of the following:
Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks
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Criminal background and drug screen
(Fee is based on facility utilized for clinical. The fee for the criminal background check will increase if student has lived out of state.)
Students must be 16 years of age or older to get a background check and drug screen. This is a requirement for clinical.
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$80.95
Added fees for some background checks.
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| CPR (Required for Clinical) |
$7.50-$8.50 |
| Liability insurance per term |
$10 |
| Medical exam and immunizations |
Varies |
| Tote bag (Required) Clear tote, alcohol wipes, chuxs, isolation gowns, gowns & blood pressure cuff. |
$55 |
| Uniforms and Shoes |
Ranges based on sizes from $100-$150 |
| Certification exam |
$130 |
Contact Us
Vicky Mack, RN, Program Coordinator
Email: Vicky.Mack@sctech.edu
Phone: 770.412.4592
Program Courses
Required
| PCTA 1000 | Patient Care Technician/Assistant Fundamentals | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 3