Over
the last several years, hospitals and other clinical settings have
had to consolidate front-line patient care. The direct patient care
professional must be able to complete various tasks formerly associated
with medical technicians, nurse aides, LPNs and other health professionals.
The new position carries the title “Patient Care Associate”
at most area hospitals. The position differs from the Certified Medical
Assistant because it is non-basic, totally clinically based, and without
the office skills associated with the CMA.
The curriculum
that follows has been developed with input from local hospital supervisors
and administrators as well as other area health care providers. Students
will learn the 25 nursing skills as required to become a CNA. They
will also learn basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology,
and home care techniques. This program includes courses EKG technology,
phlebotomy, CPR, first aid and emergency procedures.
While the focus
of the curriculum is to train competent Patient Care Associates, students
may elect to seek additional certifications during training. Areas
of additional certification include Certified Nurse Aide and Home
Health Aide.
All students in
this program are required to submit a statement of good health signed
by a licensed physician prior to participating in the clinical experience
beginning in PCT 110. In addition, all students in this program are
required to submit to a criminal background check.
This program is offered at our East Hartford, Hamden and Waterbury
locations.
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more information about our Patient Care Associate program.
