Patient Care Assistant, Clock Hour Certificate
Program Code: PTC2
Meta-Major: HSCI
Location(s): Melbourne
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements:
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.3902
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0351390202
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.
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Certificate Requirements
| 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 | |
Note: A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each course for progression and graduation.
Learning Outcomes: Patient Care Assistant CTC
- Perform apical and radial pulse check to within 2 bpm in laboratory & clinical environment.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- 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
- Integrate oral & written communication skills in creating, expressing, & interpreting information & ideas.
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
- Design a formal information presentation for a specific audience
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
- Synthesize knowledge and skills to pass the Home Health Competency Test.
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Analyze the home environment to perform physical, comfort, and safety functions specific to the nursing assistant.
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Employ critical thinking skills independently to solve problems and make decisions.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Synthesize knowledge and skills to pass the FL state CNA exam.
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Demonstrate successful integration of knowledge across the curriculum.
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information