PC21 Patient Care Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses and Henry Sites

Program Entrance Term:	Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program:	2 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	23

Program Description

The Patient Care Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students with rigorous classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences to perform a full range of patient care duties or services under nursing or medical direction. This includes taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, assisting with activities of daily living, observing and charting patient information, and reporting appropriate information to supervisors. It may also include providing various outreach services to clients within the community. Students who successfully complete the Patient Care Assistant technical certificate of credit may be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) which determines competency to become enrolled in the state nurse aide registry.

College Admission Requirements

Prospective students entering all degree, diploma and certificate programs must do all of the following:

Complete Application for Admissions ($25 Non-Refundable Fee).
High school diploma or GED are NOT required
Submit all Official Final College transcripts (if you wish to transfer credits).
Proof of US Citizenship and Proof of GA Residency.

Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks

Criminal background and drug screen (Fee is based on facility utilized for clinical. The fee for the criminal background check will increase if student has lived out of state.) Must be age 16 to have a background and drug screen.	$70.95
CPR	$6.75
Liability insurance per term	$10
Medical exam and immunizations	Varies
Equipment/supplies/tote bag	$100
Uniforms	$150
Licensing exam	$112

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Vicky Mack, RN, Program Coordinator

Email: Vicky.Mack@sctech.edu

Phone: 770.412.4592

Program Courses

First Term

ALHS 1011	Structure and Function of the Human Body	5
ALHS 1040	Introduction to Health Care	3
ALHS 1090	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences	2
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3

All classes MUST be passed with a grade of C or higher.

Second Term

ALHS 1060	Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences	2
NAST 1100	Nurse Aide Fundamentals	6

All classes MUST be passed with a grade of C or higher.

Choose one of the following:

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3