College Credit Certificate in Patient Care Assistant

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Why Patient Care Assistant

The Patient Care Assistant Certificate program is tailor-made for aspiring health care professionals seeking quick entry into the workforce. By completing this program, students not only earn a Patient Care Assistant Certificate but also acquire coveted Phlebotomy Certification and Basic Nurse Assistant Training credentials. Furthermore, graduates are fully prepared to tackle the State of Illinois Nurse Assistant Certificate Exam, setting them on a path to success in the healthcare industry.

Locations

Quad-Cities Campus

Formats

On-campus

Number of Credits

Next Start Date

Fall, Spring, Summer

Financial Aid Eligibility

Yes

Careers In Patient Care Assistance

Courses in Patient Care Assistant

First 8 Weeks

CRN	Course Name	Hrs.
PCA 200	Phlebotomy Skills	3
PCA 101	Medical Terminology for Health Professionals	3
CES 100	College Experience & Success	1
PCA 103	Professional Skills, Healthcare	1

Second 8 Weeks

CRN	Course Name	Hrs.
NA100	Basic Nurse Assistant Training	8

Learning Objectives

Students completing this program will be able to:

Display Nursing Assistant knowledge at a competent level.
Demonstrate competence performing Phlebotomy skills.

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