Practicum in Health Science - Patient Care Technician
Recommended Grade Level: 12
Course Description: A course designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills to gain a certification as a Patient Care Technician. PCTs assist doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with the critical day-to-day care some patients require. Common duties of a Patient Care Technician/Assistant include: Provide basic patient care — bathing, feeding, catheter care, etc Acquire, distribute and administer patient care supplies Perform safety checks and ensure cleanliness in patient rooms Accommodate the special needs of patients accordingly Obtain EKG readings and monitor vital signs Perform phlebotomy procedures Provide emotional support to patients and families, particularly coping with grief and death |