Allied Health Institute
The Patient Care Technician Program will prepare certified nursing assistants to transition to an entry-level position as a patient care technician. Emphasis is on technical skills necessary to perform personal care to complex patients, implementation of selected portions of care plan including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, EKG, and phlebotomy under the supervision of registered nurses.
“Students will be trained to perform clinical skills such as blood collection, EKG's, catheterization, recording vital signs and patient treatments, and other tasks related to patient care” stated Jennifer Anglin, President of Allied Health Institute. “Graduates of the Patient Care Technician program can expect to find employment opportunities in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and placement agencies.”
The Patient Care Technician program will provide you with training to perform clinical tasks such as:
* Collecting blood.
* Performing electrocardiograms (EKGs).
* Completing catheterizations.
* Recording vital signs and patient treatments.
Upon completion of this program, you will be certified in Community CPR and First Aid.
Graduates can seek entry level employment in a variety of settings including:
* National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)
* Nationally Registered title of Certified EKG Technician (NRCEKG)
* Certified Cardiographic Technician - CCT
* Career Opportunities
Graduates can seek entry level Electrocardiograph Technician employment in a variety of settings including:
* Hospitals
* Clinics
* Rehabilitation centers
* Assisted living facilities
After successful completion of the program, student will be awarded a diploma. Students who successfully complete the requirements of the Patient Care Technician Program will be eligible to take the following exams:
* National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
* National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
* National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)
* Nationally Registered title of Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NRCPT)
* Nationally Registered title of Certified EKG Technician (NRCEKG)
For more information about AlliedHealthInstitute.edu and the online Patient Care Technician training courses, visit http://www.alliedhealthinstitute.edu/
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About Allied Health Institute
Allied Health Institute is an online medical education school providing training courses including Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, EKG Technician and Patient Care Technician. Click here to learn more about how you can get certified for jobs and employment with our online medical assistant and technician training school. For more information about Allied Health Institute's medical assistant training courses and medical coding training courses, visit http://www.alliedhealthinstitute.edu/
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