PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

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1 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: Attend Allied Health Information Session WorkKeys Pre-enterance exam AppliedMath Level 4 Locating Information Level 4 Reading Level 4 HS Diploma or GED Certificate Application and $25.00 fee Drug Screen (Firelands Corp. Health) Physical BCI Background Check Upon admission all applicants must have the following testing and immunizations: Hepatitis B series started by the fisrt day of class 2-step Mantoux TB test completed prior to clinical

2 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 This comprehensive course prepares the student to function as an EKG Technician and to take the National Health Care Association (NHCA) Certification for EKG Technician (CET) exam. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, and electrocardiography. Additionally, students will practice with equipment and perform hands on labs including introduction

3 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 Practicum Review 11 hours 4 hours

4 Patient Care Technician Program Expenditures The cost of the program is as follows: Actual: Tuition Textbooks Fees Supplies Out of Pocket Expenses (Estimated) Pre-Entrance Exam Application Fee BCI - finger printing ± Physical Examination ± Drug Screen ± Hepatitis B Series ± 87.00/per injection Rubella Titer ± TB (2 step) ± 11.00/ea Student Uniform & Supplies ± 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 (Must complete prior to acceptance) 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 (Must complete prior to acceptance) Once you have achieved the required scores on the preentrance 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 (Must complete prior to acceptance) 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 (Must complete prior to acceptance) This may be scheduled at EHOVE Career Center by calling ext. 215 with a cost of $25.00 or at Firelands Corporate Health with a cost of ±$ The cost of the fingerprinting is your responsibility. Physical Examination (Must complete prior to acceptance) A physical is required prior to acceptance to the program. This can be done at Firelands Corporate Health ( ), 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 (Must complete prior to acceptance) An appointment must be made with Firelands Corporate Health ( ) 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. If you are not in compliance you will not be allowed to begin your practicum.

5 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 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!

6 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) ( 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 OVER 6/15

7 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 Date employment began? Employer 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 Signature of parent/guardian if applicant is under 18 Date Date 6/15

8 Request for Student Records To: (Name of School Attended) (Address) (City) (State) (Zip) Please send a transcript of my records and a copy of this form to: EHOVE Patient Care Technician Program 316 West Mason Road Milan, OH (Print name while in school) (Date last attended) (Current Last Name) (Birth date) (Social Security Number) If there is a transcript fee charge, bill me. (Applicant s Signature) (Parent or guardian s signature if under age 18) (Street Address) (City) (State) (Zip) (Date