Patient Care Assistant
Program Contacts
Dr. Ramiro R Casso Nursing and Allied Health Campus
srice@southtexascollege.edu
956-872-3109
Program Resources
- PTCA Student Handbook
- Testing practice: Visit Site
- Phlebotomy sites:Visit Site | Visit Site 2
- EKG sites: Visit Site | Visit Site 2
Program Info:
- Delivery: Daytime, afternoon, evening and web enhanced/hybrid Classes
- Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
- Location: Nursing and Allied Health and Starr County Campuses
Major Description
Students are trained to provide basic nursing care of adults, children, infants and the elderly. After successful completion of the Texas Department of Aging Nurse Aide Competency Examination, students will focus on acute care and specialized patient care. Entry-level skills in phlebotomy, EKG, and monitor technician are included.
Degrees & Certificates
Certificate
Patient Care Assistant (CT1-PCA)
Cost of Program
| Tuition & fees: | $2,704.00 |
| Books & supplies: | $600.00 |
| On-Campus Room & Board: | Not Offered |
Length of Program
| Intended time to complete: | 1 semester |
Employment
| Jobs related to this program: | |
|---|---|
| . Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants | O*NET |
Debt
| Median debt from federal loans: | $0 |
| Median debt from private educational loans: | $0 |
| Median debt from institution financing plan: | $0 |
Job Placement
| % Job Placement of Graduates | 98% |
Work Environment
Long term care centers, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and home health agencies
Potential Job Titles
- Patient Care Technician
- Patient Care Assistant
- Phlebotomist
- EKG Technician
- Monitor Technician
- Nurse Aide
Salary Data
- Average Wage: $10.50/hour
- Top Earners: $15.00/hour
Keep CNA Current in Texas
Keep your "registry listing" with Nurse Aide Certificate (CNA) in Texas current! If you allow your CNA to expire you will lose your PTCA certification!
Texas Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook: http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/064400.pdf
Additional information about CNA requirements in other states
PTCAs require yearly continuing education and renewal.
Patient Care Technician/ Patient Care Assistant Certification Phlebotomy Certification
EKG Technician Certification
National Healthcareer Association
NHA - National Headquarters
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Phone: 973-678-9100
Toll Free: 800-499-9092
FAX: 973-678-7305