Patient Care Technician is a preparatory course designed to develop the personal traits and professional skills required for students to perform as competent entry-level patient care technicians in a hospital or clinical setting.
Students will be introduced to providing basic patient care, obtaining and interpreting EKG readings, monitoring and recording vital signs, performing phlebotomy procedures, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, safety, teamwork, and ethical responsibility in healthcare environments.
This course provides foundational preparation for students interested in healthcare careers and supports continued training or certification in patient care and allied health fields.
Students choosing to take the course for college credit must apply to Crowder College and enroll in the course through both Crowder College and the high school. Students are financially responsible for any course fees incurred for taking the course for college credit.
Prerequisites for this course include successful completion of CNA-101 and CNA-105.