PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

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PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

Class Dates: April through March

Class Days: Monday through Thursday

Class Times: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Courses:

STNA

88 Hours

Medical Teminology/Basic Science/CPR

43 Hours

Anatomy & Physiology

99 Hours

Unit Coordinator

93 Hours

Advanced Patient Care

60 Hours

EKG

60 Hours

Phlebotomy

82 Hours

Employability

10 Hours

Clinical Practicum

200 Hours

Total

750 Hours

Admission Requirements:

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Attend Allied Health Information Session

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WorkKeys Pre-enterance exam

AppliedMath

Level 4

Locating Information

Level 4

Reading

Level 4

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HS Diploma or GED Certificate

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Application and $25.00 fee

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Drug Screen (Firelands Corp. Health)

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Physical

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BCI Background Check

Upon admission all applicants must have the following testing and immunizations:

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Hepatitis B series started by the fisrt day of class

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Course Descriptions

STNA

88 hours

This 88 hour curriculum follows the standards in Ohio for the State Tested Nurse Aide

Program. Students will learn specialized skills in taking care of patients/

residents/clients in the long term care and home health setting. The course includes 16

hours of hands-on clinical in a healthcare setting. Students will be eligible for the State

Nurse Aide Test.

Medical Terminology/Basic Science/CPR

43 hours

This course is designed to allow the student to gain a comprehensive introduction to the

complex language of medicine. The course emphasizes spelling, analyzing, and

understanding medical terms related to major disease processes, diagnostic

procedures, laboratory test, abbreviations, drugs and treatment modalities. Students

will be provided the essentials to basic science including the structure and function of

the human body which lay a basic foundation for the advanced courses.

Anatomy and Physiology

99 hours

This course will provide the essentials to anatomy and physiology, with an

understanding of the relationship between them. The emphasis is on the disease

process, treatment including medication, and diagnostic procedures as they relate to

each body system. Anatomy and Physiology will give a solid foundation for future

studies in related health fields.

Unit Coordinator

93 hours

This course covers the basic fundamentals of grammar and writing as applied to the

medical setting to include proper documentation. This course will show how the proper

use of the English language will help the student to procure employment and advance

within their chosen field. The student will learn administrative procedures in the hospital

setting and techniques for effective communication are discussed and practiced. The

student will experience simulation of hospital EMR software. Details of maintaining and

organization of a unit workstation, its equipment, and supplies will be discussed and

practiced. Also included are Customer service skills, Medical records management,

emergency protocols due to power outage, as well as Admission and Discharge

protocols.

Advanced Patient Care

60 hours

In addition to the STNA skills, the advanced patient care course will focus on hospital

professional services, documentation and various departmental responsibilities, charting

and obtaining health histories, assistance with physical examinations, specimen

collection, and patient focused care.

EKG

60 hours

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to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest

wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. .

Phlebotomy

82 hours

Students will incorporate the use of computer entry, infection control, specimen

collection, and specimen handling. The student will learn correct venipuncture

techniques, health care structure, and flow. Students will also be instructed in the

interrelations among the organ systems, the relationship of each organ system to

homeostasis, and common laboratory test that are ordered by a physician according to

a specific diagnosis.

Employability

10 hours

This course is designed to instruct the student in basic employability skills such as

conducting a successful job search, interviewing for a job, writing a resume, and proper

attire for these events will be stressed.

Practicum

200 hours

The practicum experience is designed to prepare the patient care technician for a job

role in various healthcare settings. This course is designed to allow the student to

develop an understanding of the complex administrative and clinical interactions that

occur between the patient care technician and the patient. Principles and management

of infection control and safety in the clinical facility are discussed. The knowledge and

practice of clinical procedures are covered. The student will be able to recognize

abnormal diagnostic testing or patient data in order to inform the physician and prevent

harm to the patient. How to document tests, assessments, teaching, and other patient

interventions will be discussed.

Review/Mock Test

11 hours

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Patient Care Technician Program

Expenditures

The cost of the 2016 - 2017 program is as follows:

Actual:

Tuition

6000.00

Textbooks

675.00 Fees

600.00 Supplies

200.00 7475.00

Out of Pocket Expenses (Estimated)

♥Pre-Entrance Exam

81.00 ♥Application Fee

25.00 ♥BCI - finger printing ± 31.00

♥Physical Examination

± 56.00

♥Drug Screen

± 44.00

Hepatitis B Series

± 87.00/per injection

Rubella Titer

± 40.00

TB (2 step)

± 11.00/ea

Student Uniform & Supplies ± 200.00

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Enrollment requirement.

Application Process (Pre-Requisite)

♥Information Session

(Must complete prior to acceptance)

Attendance at an Informational Session (no charge) is required of all applicants. These sessions will address questions and concerns related to the Allied Health Careers Programs. Please call ext 280 or 373 to schedule.

♥Pre-Entrance Exam

A pre-entrance exam is required of all applicants. There is a non-refundable payment of $81.00 payable at the time you schedule testing. Areas and scores are as follows: Math (4), Locating Information (4), Reading (4). Please call ext 280 or 373 for an appointment. After the exam, an appointment will be made for you to review your scores with the school counselor.

♥Application

Once you have achieved the required scores on the pre-entrance exam, you may submit your application with the $25.00 processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable and are not credited toward tuition.

♥School Records

Send the “Request for Student Records” form to the high school from which you graduated, or are now attending. If you received a GED, please bring the original scoring to EHOVE to be copied for your file. If you have had formal education beyond high school, have an official transcript of grades sent to EHOVE. Transcripts should be forwarded after an application has been submitted.

♥BCI Check – Fingerprinting

This may be scheduled at EHOVE Career Center by calling Donna @ ext. 215 with a cost of $25.00 or at Firelands Corporate Health with a cost of ±$31.00. The cost of the fingerprinting is your responsibility.

♥Physical Examination

A physical is required prior to acceptance to the program. This

can be done at Firelands Corporate Health (419-557-5052), the

cost of the physical exam is approximately ±$57.00 and is your responsibility. Firelands Corporate Health is located at 5420 Milan Road in Sandusky. You may also use your family physician if you choose; a physical form is available in our Allied Health Office.

♥Drug Screen

An appointment must be made with Firelands Corporate Health (419-557-5052) for a drug screen. The cost of the drug screen is approximately ±$44.00 and is your responsibility. Firelands Corporate Health is located at 5420 Milan Road in Sandusky.

Health Record Requirements

Tuberculosis (TB) Screening

A. You must receive a 2-step Mantoux test for the Tuberculosis (T.B.) screening. Both injections and readings must be documented. Check with your local health department, corporate health department of the local hospitals, or your physician for this screening.

B. If you receive a yearly T.B. screening, you must provide documented proof of your previous 2-step and all following yearly readings.

C. If you are not able to take the T.B. screening or have tested positive in the past, a chest x-ray will have to be done with negative results, documented for school admission. Chest X-rays are valid for 5 years from the date of the X-ray. D. You are required to maintain a negative TB test in your file

annually throughout your schooling.

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Hepatitis B Vaccine

A. This is a three (3) injection series. The first injection is given, four (4) weeks later the second injection is given. The third injection is given six (6) months after the first injection. All injections must be documented. Two

injections must be completed to begin practicum.

Check with your local health department, corporate health department of the local hospitals, or your physician for vaccinations.

B. If you have received the Hep B series in the past, it is not necessary to repeat the series. However, you must provide proper documentation of the 3 vaccination dates. Without this documentation you will be required to have a titer drawn of a HBV surface AB.

C. If you choose not to be vaccinated for Hep B, a waiver must be signed. The student must then submit annually

to a hepatitis surface antigen screen test with a negative result. If this test is positive, an HBeAg status

is required and a written physicians release to return to practicum. All tests will be done at the student’s expense. D. If you are not in compliance you will not be allowed to

begin your practicum.

Rubella

Documentation of two (2) MMR vaccinations or a positive Rubella titer must be submitted for your file. If the titer is found to be negative, the student must have a Rubella vaccination. If you are not in compliance you will not be permitted to attend your practicum.

Internet Access

All students are required to have internet access, Microsoft Word and a working, valid e-mail address.

Special Admissions/Transfer Student

Medical Terminology

To qualify for transfer credit, we must receive an official college transcript showing a “C” or better in a Medical Terminology Course with a minimum of “2” semester college credits within 2 years of the start date of class. A one-time competency

assessment for Medical Terminology (“test-out”) is available at a cost of $25.00 to anyone not meeting the above qualification. To be eligible for the “test-out”, we must have your PCT Application with fee paid.

Practicum Requirement

Students must be current on the Ohio Registry for STNA in order to attend the 200 hour practicum experience. Students not current on the STNA registry will be ineligible and may apply for readmission the following calendar year, but no more than 2 years from initial admission of the PCT program. Students will also be required to perform skills evaluation, as part of the readmission requirement and may be required to repeat Module III in its entirety.

School Uniform

Classroom

Dress code will require a polo shirt with EHOVE logo and long pants. Each student will be provided two shirts. If you feel that you need more shirts, they may be purchased if desired. Pricing information will be available at a later date.

Practicum

Dress code requires every student to be in a specified school uniform. Please see PCT Guidelines.

The amount of clothing (uniforms) purchased is an individual choice; however, remember that you are expected to present yourself to every practicum setting in a neat, clean, pressed uniform!

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Patient Care Technician Program

APPLICATION FORM

($25.00 non-refundable processing fee Payable to EHOVE)

Date _________________________________

Name______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Last) (First) (Middle) (Maiden)

Home Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Street and number) (City) (State) (ZIP)

________________________

_________________________________________________________

(Home Phone) (Cell Phone) (E-mail Address)

Social Security Number _________________________________________

Date of Birth_______________________________________________

High School graduation (was or will be) _______________ Entrance date _ Ending date _____________

Name on HS Transcript _ High School________________________________________

(Name) (Street) (City) (State) (ZIP)

If not a high school graduate, have you established equivalence through the G.E.D. tests?

______________ YES

_______________ NO

Have you previously taken any Medical Programs? YES NO Dates to __________

Name of School Location ____________

Reason for Leaving ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Courses______________________________ Dates of Attendance

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Have you any other formal education beyond High School? YES NO Dates_ Location_________________________________

Do you have any condition which limits your ability to perform the functions of a Patient Care Tech student?

___________YES

_________NO

If yes, please explain. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Work Experience:

Present Occupation_____________________________________

Employer________________________________________________________________

Date employment began? ________________________________

Location ________________________________________________________________

Additional work experience in last 5 years:

Type of Work

Name of Employer

Address

Dates

Reason for leaving

Write a paragraph on “Why I want to work in the medical field.”

What are your plans for financing this education? __________________________________________________________________________________________

I understand that making application for admission to the EHOVE Career Center Patient Care Tech Program places no obligation on me or the school in regard to my

admission. I understand that I will be notified by the Coordinator of the Patient Care Tech Program regarding my acceptance.

I certify that all statements made in this application are true.

Signature of applicant __________________________________________________________________