Patient Care Assistant
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.
- Delivery: Daytime, afternoon, evening and web enhanced/hybrid Classes
- Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full Time
- Location: Nursing and Allied Health and Starr County Campuses
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| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| August 2, 2018 | Room 204 |
| August 9, 2018 | Room 204 |
| August 16, 2018 | Room 204 |
| August 23, 2018 | Room 204 |
| August 30, 2018 | Room 204 |
| September 6, 2018 | Room 204 |
| September 13, 2018 | Room 204 |
| September 20, 2018 | Room 204 |
| September 27, 2018 | Room 204 |
| October 4, 2018 | Room 204 |
| October 11, 2018 | Room 204 |
| October 18, 2018 | Room 204 |
| October 25, 2018 | Room 204 |
| November 1, 2018 | Room 204 |
| November 8, 2018 | Room 204 |
| November 15, 2018 | Room 204 |
| November 29, 2018 | Room 204 |
| December 6, 2018 - Last Advising Session for 2018 | Room 204 |
All sessions are held Thursdays 2pm at Ramiro Casso NAH Campus, 1101 E. Vermont Ave. McAllen, TX 78503
No Appointment Necessary
Note: Please Book an Appointment if you are not able to attend the dates listed.
Contact:
Maria Villanueva
956-872-3008
NAH 126
mvillanueva_4126
Degree Plans Faculty Staff Career Exploration Resources
For faculty not listed, please contact the department.
For staff not listed, please contact the department.
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
134 Evergreen Place, 9th Floor
East Orange, NJ 07018
Phone: 973-678-9100
Toll Free: 800-499-9092
FAX: 973-678-7305
Program Resources
- PTCA Student Handbook
- Future PTCA Students:
- Phlebotomy sites: Visit Site | Visit Site 2 | Visit Site 3
- EKG sites: Visit Site 1 | Visit Site 2
- CEUs for CNAs
DADs modules can be taken each year to maintain CNA certification and renewal process - Thinking Things Through
- Nurse Aide Registry FAQs
Contact Patient Care Assistant Program
Department Chair
Sharon Rice
NAHC 129
956-872-3109
Department Contact
Mary Villanueva
NAHC 126
956-872-3008
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