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PATIENT CARE ASSISTING PROGRAM

ADVANCED HEALTHCARE TRAINING

The program is designed to prepare students for employment as cross-trained nursing assistants, patient care assistants, nursing aides, or home health aides. Successful completion of this program prepares students for certification for employment as a nursing assistant in a nursing home. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to take the state nursing assistant examination. Upon successfully passing the state examination, students will be certified by the Department of Health, Florida Board of Nursing, CNA Board.

Career Courses:

HSC0003F	Basic Healthcare Worker
This course is designed as an introduction to healthcare including communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, safety, infection control, CPR, First Aid, and HIV/AIDS training.

HCP0121	Nurse Aide and Orderly (Articulated)
This course includes, but is not limited to; communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, safety, personal patient care, principals of nutrition, care of the geriatric patient, infection control, social support, and rehabilitative activities.


HCP0332	Advanced Home Health Aide
This course includes communication specific to the home health aide, legal and ethical responsibilities, safety, nutrition, infection control, and skills required of the home health aide.


HCP0020	Patient Care Assistant
This course includes nursing assistant skills related to the hospital setting and care of the adult patient.

Program Length:

290 hours, 19 weeks

Admission Requirements:

• Standard career and technical program admission procedures (see General Information sheet);
• Participation in an information session;
• Additional program requirements, if applicable;
• High school diploma — standard or GED recommended.

Call (352) 671-7200 today for more information ON THE PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM. ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR MEDICAL ASSISTING, MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTING, MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, NURSING ASSISTANT, PHLEBOTOMY, RADIOGRAPHY, AND VETERINARY ASSISTING PROGRAMS.

Financial Aid

Prospective students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial aid eligibility. For more information contact Bille Strodl, Financial Aid Officer at CTAE, by phone at 671-7200 or via email at Billie.Strodl@marion.k12.fl.us.

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