PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM Class Dates: September through May Class Days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Class Times: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Courses: STNA 88 Hours Medical Teminology/Basic Science/CPR 104 Hours EHR/Unit Coordinator 84 Hours Phlebotomy - Theory/Lab 182 Hours Advanced Patient Care 60 Hours ECG 72 Hours Employability 10 Hours Practicum 200 Hours Total 800 Hours Admission Requirements: Attend Allied Health Information Session WorkKeys Pre-enterance exam AppliedMath Level 4 Locating Information Level 4 Reading Level 4 HS Diploma or GED Certificate Application and $25.00 fee Drug Screen (Firelands Corp. Health) Physical BCI Background Check Upon admission all applicants must have the following testing and immunizations: Hepatitis B series started by the first day of class 2-step Mantoux TB test MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) Varicella (Chicken Pox) TdaP (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis) Influenza
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STNA 88 hours This 88 hour curriculum follows the standards in Ohio for the State Tested Nurse Aide Program. Students will learn specialized skills in taking care of patients/ residents/clients in the long term care and home health setting. The course includes 16 hours of hands-on clinical in a healthcare setting. Students will be eligible for the State Nurse Aide Test. Medical Terminology/Basic Science/CPR 104 hours This course is designed to allow the student to gain a comprehensive introduction to the complex language of medicine. The course emphasizes spelling, analyzing, and understanding medical terms related to major disease processes, diagnostic procedures, laboratory test, abbreviations, drugs and treatment modalities. Students will learn the essentials to anatomy and physiology, with an understanding of the relationship between them. Emphasizing the disease process, treatment including medication, and diagnostic procedures related to each body system. The course will give a solid foundation for future studies in related health fields. Students will obtain their CPR certification through the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. EHR/Unit Coordinator 84 hours This course covers the basic fundamentals of grammar and writing as applied to the medical setting to include proper documentation. This course will show how the proper use of the English language will help the student to procure employment and advance within their chosen field. The student will learn administrative procedures in the hospital setting and techniques for effective communication are discussed and practiced. The student will experience simulation of hospital EMR software. Details of maintaining and organization of a unit workstation, its equipment, and supplies will be discussed and practiced. Also included are Customer service skills, Medical records management, emergency protocols due to power outage, as well as Admission and Discharge protocols. Phlebotomy Theory and Skills 182 hours This comprehensive course prepares the student to function as a Phlebotomy Technician and to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification Phlebotomy (PBT) exam. Students will incorporate the use of computer entry, infection control, specimen collection, and specimen handling. The student will learn correct venipuncture techniques, health care structure, and flow. Students will also be instructed in the interrelations among the organ systems, the relationship of each organ system to homeostasis, and common laboratory test that are ordered by a physician according to a specific diagnosis.
Advanced Patient Care 60 hours This comprehensive course prepares the student to take the National Healthcare Association (NHCA) Certification for Patient Care Technician (CPCT) exam. In addition to the STNA skills, the advanced patient care course will focus on hospital professional services, documentation and various departmental responsibilities, charting and obtaining health histories, assistance with physical examinations, specimen collection, and patient focused care. ECG 72 hours This comprehensive course prepares the student to function as an ECG Technician and to take the National Healthcare Association (NHCA) Certification for ECG Technician (CET) exam. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, and electrocardiography. Additionally, students will practice with equipment and perform hands on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the ECG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices.. Employability 10 hours This course is designed to instruct the student in basic employability skills such as conducting a successful job search, writing a resume and cover letter, interviewing for a job and proper attire for these events will be stressed. Practicum 200 hours The practicum experience is designed to prepare the patient care technician for a role in various healthcare settings. This experience is designed to allow the student to develop an understanding of the complex administrative and clinical interactions that occur between the patient care technician and the patient. Principles and management of infection control and safety in the clinical facility are put into practice while knowledge and use of clinical procedures are carried out under the supervision of a mentor/preceptor.
Patient Care Technician Program Expenditures The cost of the 2017-2018 program is as follows: Actual: Tuition 7200.00 Textbooks 870.00 Fees 736.00 *Supplies 506.00 9312.00 *includes laptop and software Out of Pocket Expenses (Estimated) Pre-Entrance Exam 81.00 Application Fee 25.00 BCI - finger printing ± 31.00 Physical Examination ± 60.00 Drug Screen ± 44.00 Student Uniform & Supplies ± 200.00 Enrollment requirement. **Additional out-of-pocket expenses may be incurred for vaccinations/titers if you cannot provide documentation of required immunizations. Application Process (Pre-Requisite) Information Session (Must complete prior to acceptance) Attendance at an Informational Session (no charge) is required of all applicants. These sessions will address questions and concerns related to the Allied Health Careers Programs. Please call ext 280 or 373 to schedule. Pre-Entrance Exam (Must complete prior to acceptance) A pre-entrance exam is required of all applicants. There is a non-refundable payment of $81.00 payable at the time you schedule testing. Areas and scores are as follows: Math (4), Locating Information (4), Reading (4). Please call ext 280 or 373 for an appointment. After the exam, an appointment will be made for you to review your scores with the school counselor. Application (Must complete prior to acceptance) Once you have achieved the required scores on the preentrance exam, you may submit your application with the $25.00 processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable and are not credited toward tuition. School Records (Must complete prior to acceptance) Send the Request for Student Records form to the high school from which you graduated, or are now attending. If you received a GED, please bring the original scoring to EHOVE to be copied for your file. If you have had formal education beyond high school, have an official transcript of grades sent to EHOVE. Transcripts should be forwarded after an application has been submitted. BCI Check Fingerprinting (Reason Code 4723 09) (Must complete prior to acceptance) This may be scheduled at EHOVE Career Center by calling Donna @ ext. 215 with a cost of $25.00 or at Firelands Corporate Health with a cost of ±$31.00. The cost of the fingerprinting is your responsibility. Some convictions may prevent admission and refusal to complete will prevent admission. Physical Examination (Must complete prior to acceptance) A physical is required prior to acceptance to the program. This can be done at Firelands Corporate Health (419-557-5052), the cost of the physical exam is approximately ±$60 and is your responsibility. Firelands Corporate Health is located at 5420 Milan Road in Sandusky. You may also use your family physician if you choose; a physical form is available in our Allied Health Office. Drug Screen (Must complete prior to acceptance) An appointment must be made with Firelands Corporate Health (419-557-5052) for a drug screen. The cost of the drug screen is approximately ±$44.00 and is your responsibility. Firelands Corporate Health is located at 5420 Milan Road in Sandusky. A positive drug screen result or refusal to complete will prevent admission. Health Record Requirements Students Responsibility Hepatitis B Vaccine (Must have 2 completed no later than 2 weeks prior to practicum) A. The Hepatitis B vaccine is a three (3) injection series done over a period of 6 months. After receiving the 1 st injection, four (4) weeks later the 2 nd injection is given. The 3 rd injection is given six (6) months after the first injection. All injections must be documented. Two injections must be completed to begin practicum.
B. If you have received the Hep B series in the past, it is not necessary to repeat the series. However, you must provide proper documentation of the 3 vaccination dates. Without this documentation you will be required to have a titer drawn of a HBV surface AB. C. If you choose not to be vaccinated for Hep B, a waiver must be signed. The student must then submit annually to a hepatitis surface antigen screen test with a negative result. If this test is positive, an HBeAg status is required and a written physicians release to return to practicum. All tests will be done at the student s expense. D. If you are not in compliance you will not be allowed to begin practicum. MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) (Must be completed no later than 2 weeks prior to practicum) Documentation of two (2) MMR vaccinations or positive Titers must be submitted for your file. If the titer(s) is found to be negative (non-immune), the student must provide documentation of two (2) MMR vaccinations. If you are not in compliance you will not be permitted to attend your practicum. Varicella (Chicken Pox) (Must be completed no later than 2 weeks prior practicum) Documentation of two (2) Varicella vaccinations or a positive titer must be submitted for your file. If the titer is found to be negative (non-immune), the student must provide documentation of two (2) Varicella vaccinations. If you are not in compliance you will not be permitted to attend practicum. TdaP (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis) (Must be completed no later than 2 weeks prior to first clinical date) Documentation of a TdaP vaccination within the last 10 years must be submitted for your file. If you are not in compliance you will not be permitted to attend required clinical experiences. Influenza (Must be completed by October 31 st of each year of enrollment) Documentation of a fall flu vaccination must be submitted for your file. If you cannot receive a flu vaccination due to medical reasons, you must provide official medical contraindication from your physician. If you are not in compliance you will not be permitted to attend required clinical experiences. C. If you are not able to take the T.B. screening or have tested positive in the past, a chest x-ray will have to be done with negative results, documented for school admission. Chest X-rays are valid for 5 years from the date of the X-ray. D. You are required to maintain a negative TB test in your file annually throughout your schooling. If you are not in compliance you will not be allowed to begin your practicum. Internet Access All students are required to have internet access, Microsoft Word and access to email. Practicum Requirement Students must be current on the Ohio Registry for STNA in order to attend the 200 hour practicum experience. Students not current on the STNA registry will be ineligible and may apply for readmission the following calendar year, but no more than 2 years from initial admission of the PCT program. Students will also be required to perform skills evaluation, as part of the readmission requirement and may be required to repeat Module III in its entirety. School Uniform Classroom Dress code will require a polo shirt with EHOVE logo and long pants. Each student will be provided two shirts. If you feel that you need more shirts, they may be purchased if desired. Pricing information will be available at a later date. Practicum Dress code requires each student to be in a specified school uniform (scrub top, pants, lab coat, white clinical shoes). You will also need to purchase: Stethoscope and Bandage Scissors The amount of clothing (uniforms) purchased is an individual choice; however, remember that you are expected to present yourself to every practicum setting in a neat, clean, pressed uniform! Tuberculosis (TB) Screening A. You must receive a 2-step Mantoux test for the Tuberculosis (T.B.) screening. Both injections and readings must be documented. Check with your local health department, corporate health department of the local hospitals, or your physician for this screening. B. If you receive a yearly T.B. screening, you must provide documented proof of your previous 2-step and all following yearly readings.
Phlebotomy Technician APPLICATION FORM ($25.00 non-refundable processing fee Payable to EHOVE) Date Name (Last) (First) (Middle) (Maiden) Home Address (Street and number) (City) (State) (ZIP) (Home Phone) (Cell Phone) (E-mail Address) Social Security Number Date of Birth High School graduation (was or will be) Entrance date Ending date Name on HS Transcript High School (Name) (Street) (City) (State) (ZIP) If not a high school graduate, have you established equivalence through the G.E.D. tests? YES NO Have you previously taken any Medical Office Career s Programs? YES NO Dates to Name of School Location Reason for Leaving Courses Dates of Attendance 5/17 OVER
Have you any other formal education beyond High School? YES NO Dates Location Do you have any condition which limits your ability to perform the functions of a Phlebotomy Technician student? YES NO If yes, please explain. Work Experience: Present Occupation Date employment began? Employer Location Additional work experience in last 5 years: Type of Work Name of Employer Address Dates Reason for leaving Write a paragraph on Why I want to work in the medical field. What are your plans for financing this education? I understand that making application for admission to the EHOVE Career Center Phlebotomy Technician Program places no obligation on me or the school in regard to my admission. I understand that I will be notified by the Coordinator of the Phlebotomy Technician Program regarding my acceptance. I certify that all statements made in this application are true. Signature of applicant Signature of parent/guardian if applicant is under 18 Date Date
Request for Student Records To: (Name of School Attended) (Address) (City) (State) (Zip) Please send a transcript of my records and a copy of this form to: EHOVE Patient Care Technician Program 316 West Mason Road Milan, OH 44846 (Print name while in school) (Date last attended) (Current Last Name) (Birth date) (Social Security Number) If there is a transcript fee charge, bill me. (Applicant s Signature) (Parent or guardian s signature if under age 18) (Street Address) (City) (State) (Zip) (Date)