Mar 28, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

AHSC 1410 - Patient Care Technician II



Credit hours: 3

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

Course Description:
Part II of the Patient Care Technician course engages different aspects of student responsibilities.  Prevention of skin breakdown, compression devices, and patient safety will be instilled in each PCT for the good of the patients. Knowledge is gained in workplace safety, patient safety, HIPAA, abuse and neglect, and patient’s rights. Develop communication skills in order to assess patient physiological and psychological needs. Being able to be a patient advocate is one of the most important parts of taking care of patients. Emergency situations will arise in the acute care setting and PCT’s need to learn how to react and have proper training in basic life support and first aid.  Phlebotomy technique and processes are explained.  Electrocardiogram procedures and proper procedures are taught to become proficient in skill.  The PCT’s will learn the scope of practice according to the state of Tennessee.

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:

  1. Define the scope of practice of the PCT
  2. Recall responsibilities of workplace safety
  3. Demonstrate wound prevention
  4. Make use of compression devices
  5. Explain HIPAA, confidentiality, and privacy
  6. Identify different types of abuse and neglect
  7. Define patient’s rights
  8. Demonstrate basic first aid and CPR
  9. Explain steps for drawing blood and correct order of draw
  10. Apply knowledge of basic 12-lead ECG technique and interpretation.