CHSE151 — Patient Care Technician
CHSE 151 - Patient Care Technician CHSE 151 - Patient Care Technician 6 Credit Hour(s) / 9.25 Billing Hour(s) This course prepares the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to be a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in a hospital or other acute care setting, adding to a student’s previous training in a long-term care setting. Specific knowledge, skills, and training required to deliver safe basic patient care are covered (i.e., personal needs, phlebotomy, EKG). Successful completion of this course provides eligibility to take the National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) exam. Semesters all, Spring 5 in ( CHSE 108 within one year) or (current CNA Certification and Program Approval) Placement Scores: Reading Level 5 or (Reading Level 4 and ENGL 099 concurrently) and Writing Level 4 Students will be charged a $50 fee for ACEMAPP required documentation. Required: Minimum age of 18 required to enroll in this course. Completion of Bloodborne Pathogens, HIPAA & Sparrow online training; information given first day of class. Negative 2-step TB (tuberculosis) tests within the last year. Students must pass an ICHAT criminal background check (credit card required). Results of ICHAT to be submitted on first day of course. Proof of required immunizations. Students must meet physical requirements for the duration of course as specified in course syllabus.
Prerequisites: CHSE108, ENGL099