Hospital Patient Care Technician

Certificate

This certificate program combines the competencies of a certified nurse assistant with clinical medical assisting competencies. This program will prepare students for a career in medical facilities, speci.cally hospital settings.

Advisor: Barbara Berger, bberger@nwcc.commnet.edu, 860-738-6308

Successful completion of this program requires a minimum grade of "C" in all courses. Students must be a CNA or currently enrolled in a CNA program.


Program Requirements

MED*125

Medical Terminology

3

MED*133

Clinical Medical Assisting

4

MED*245

Clinical Laboratory Procedures and Practices

4

MED*285

Externship in HPCT

3
  

Total

14


Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates should be able to:

  1. Effectively communicate as a healthcare team member.
  2. Perform all technical skills needed as a Hospital Patient Care Technician.
  3. Interpret more commonly-used medical terminology.
  4. Participate in a healthcare environment complyin with legal and ethical codes of behavior.
  5. Produce accurate healthcare documentation.
  6. Perform as an integral member of a healthcare team.

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