Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant

This course is designed to include classroom study and supervised clinical practice in health care facilities. The patient care technician student must complete the prescribed program of study and clinical experience and pass the state certification for CNA and national certification for Patient Care Technician and Medical Assistant.

Mission

The mission of the program is to provide the technical instruction and skills development for the student to become gainfully employed as a Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant.

Nature of the Work

Patient Care Technicians work under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to assist in the care of medical, surgical, geriatric, pediatric and maternity patients. Areas of employment include hospitals, long term care facilities, rehabilitation centers and home health care agencies.

Broad Units of Study

• Nurse Aide
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• EKG Technician
• Computer Concepts
• Phlebotomy
• Medical Assistant

Patient Care/Medical Technician Estimated Student Expenses

Program Awards

Jennifer B. Greenwell - Instructor

Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant Instructor                  Adjunct Nursing Instructor Associates of Science Nursing (Jackson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing) Jennifer.Greenwell@ttcshelbyville.edu

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