Patient Care Technician Career Certificate (PCT-VC)

The Career Certificate in Patient Care Technician prepares students for employment as advanced cross trained nursing assistants (patient care technicians). This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant, for both acute and long term care settings. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Contact:

Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Health Sciences

(850) 484-2301

msowell@pensacolastate.edu

Certificate Requirements (600 CH)

Term 1 (290 CH)

HSC 0003CBasic Healthcare Worker

90 ch

HCP 0020CPatient Care Assistant

75 ch

HCP 0121CNursing Aide

75 ch

HCP 0332CAdvanced Home Health Aide

50 ch

Term 2 (310 CH)

HCP 0006CPatient Care Technician

60 ch

HCP 0016CAllied Health Assistant

150 ch

MEA 0567CAdvanced Allied Health Assistant

100 ch

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