AHSC 1420 - Patient Care Technician Clinical

Credit hours: 3

Industry Certifications National Health Career Association’s Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant

Course Description:
Patient Care technicians are trained in phlebotomy and electrocardiograph and other requirements to care for the patients in the acute care setting. During this course there will be hands-on training with mannequins and a skills lab for the student to gain the skill set needed to proficiently perform these tasks. Each skill needed by a PCT is demonstrated by the instructor and return demonstrated by the PCT. Skills such as bed making, bed baths, oral care, dressing, grooming, toileting, obtain vital signs (i.e., temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respirations) are critical in-patient care and will be evaluated. Equipment use for patient care such as oxygen, suction, monitors, alarms, and beds are presented. Using assistive devices such as canes, walkers, adaptive utensils, and prosthetics to help with deficits from patient problems. Other skills which will be covered but not limited to the following blood glucose monitoring, basic first aid, collecting specimens, and skin care. These skills will be signed off on by trained personnel and students will have the opportunity to train in an inpatient setting with clinical hours. Clinicals will be performed at inpatient setting in a hospital or a nursing home to be determined by the instructor.
The completion of the AHSC 1400, AHSC 1410, and AHSC 1420 courses will assist students in preparing for the National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Demonstrate how to obtain patient vital signs
Identify infection control practices and select appropriate personal protective equipment for each type of precaution
Explain correct techniques to perform collection of specimens
Demonstrate making a bed with a patient in the bed and out of bed
Take part in patient care including activities of daily living
Show proficiency in first aid
Earn CPR certification
Make use of effective skills to draw blood and accurately label tubes
Interpret 12-lead ECG