Catalog 2012-2013

Patient Care Assistant - 50650

(300 clock hours - Selective Admission)

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as cross- trained nursing assistants, health care support workers, patient care assistants, nursing aids and orderlies, or home health aides. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant, for both acute and long-term care settings.

Degree Requirements

Required program:

HCP V410CNursing Assistant (O)

165 hours

Or

HCP V120Nursing Assistant - Clinical (O)

40 hours

And

HCP V122Nursing Assistant - Classroom and Lab (O)

125 hours

HCP V330CHome Health Aide (O)

75 hours

HCP V620CPatient Care Assistant (O)

60 hours