Career and Technical Certificate - Patient Care Assistant

• Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification:  Patient Care Assistant
• Cost Associated with taking the exam:  $250
• Where to take the exam:  Apply to the Florida Board of Nursing then schedule with Eastern Florida State College (EFSC is testing center)

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment as Patient Care Assistants, Nursing Assistants, and Home Health Aides. It also offers supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in any of these occupations who have the prerequisite course work. Classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction prepare the student to function as a member of the healthcare team in varied settings and roles. Upon completion of the program, the student will receive a Career and Technical Certificate in Patient Care Assistant. Certificates for Articulated Nursing Assistant, Advanced Home Health Aide, HIV/AIDS, First Aid, Domestic Violence, and BLS/CPR will be given upon completion of these modules. During course work the student is prepared for the Florida Nursing Assistant Certification Exam.

Refer to the Career and Technical Certificates  overview page to find information about admission, graduation, testing, and other requirements. 

Visit the program page for more information or call (321) 433-7575.

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Clock Hours
Completion Group 1
HCP 0020	Patient Care Assistant	75
HCP 0332	Advanced Home Health Aide	50
HCP 0621	Articulated Nursing Assistant	75
HSC 0003	Basic Healthcare Worker	90
Total Clock Hours		290

A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each course for progression and graduation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Perform apical and radial pulse check to within 2 bpm in laboratory & clinical environment.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
2. Perform Blood Pressure measurement accurate to within 4 mmHg both systolic and diastolic in laboratory & clinical environment to assist health care team.
   • Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
3. Integrate oral & written communication skills in creating, expressing, & interpreting information & ideas.
   • Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
4. Design a formal information presentation for a specific audience
   • Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
5. Synthesize knowledge and skills to pass the Home Health Competency Test.
   • Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
6. Analyze the home environment to perform physical, comfort, and safety functions specific to the nursing assistant.
   • Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
7. Employ critical thinking skills independently to solve problems and make decisions.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
8. Synthesize knowledge and skills to pass the FL state CNA exam.
   • Supports Core Ability: Process Information
9. Demonstrate successful integration of knowledge across the curriculum.
   • Supports Core Ability: Process Information
10. Employ critical thinking skills as a team member to solve problems and make decisions.
    • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
11. Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities  with medication specific to the Home Health Aide
    • Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
12. Demonstrate effective working relationships needed to accomplish team goals & objectives
    • Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
13. Perform hand washing according to skill performance checklist in laboratory & clinical environment for patient & team safety
    • Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
14. Develop a population health survey as a team to identify trends & educational programs needed
    • Supports Core Ability: Process Information