Patient Care Technician

This is an occupational course offered as a senior capstone to the Nurse Aide program that involves instruction at DJHC during the afternoon block to prepare for additional certification. Students with CNA certification will maintain continuous employment in a health care facility for 11–15 hours per week throughout the school year. Students must have a “B” average in Nurse Aide I and II, submit an application and two letters of recommendation to be accepted into this program. The DJHC nursing instructor coordinates student placement in a health care related job. Students learn and practice workplace readiness, ECG, basic medical, lab and exam procedures and skills, draw blood, and provide basic patient care.