PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the program is to prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in the health occupations areas and is designed to meet the need for cross training of employees in health care facilities. The student is trained for entry-level positions in a variety of medical settings including hospitals, medical centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, and other medical facilities.
Employment opportunities include performing duties as nursing assistants, home health aide, patient care assistants, allied health assistants, and patient care technicians. Students are eligible to challenge the state administered CNA Exam.
Our program is designed to train you in all the necessary practices and procedures, as well as proper recognition of laws and regulations, to exercise as a competent healthcare professional. Job assistance is provided to all graduates.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Patient Care Technician program is taught via a combination of lecture, practical exercises in the laboratory, and real-world situations in an externship environment.
The 900 hour program includes, but it is not limited to, basic anatomy and physiology, related medical terminology, communication skills, ethical and legal aspects, infection control, nursing assistant procedures (including hospital settings), advance geriatric care, home health services, vital signs and safe clinical skills, medical records (charting and obtaining health histories), specimen collection, phlebotomy procedures, EKG procedures, and assistance with feeding and bedside care. Upon graduation a Diploma will be awarded.
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program trains in all aspects of a normal patient care technician but is further enhanced by hemodialysis training. The program will prepare you in the following:
Blood Draws & Venipuncture Certified Nursing Assistant Board Certified CHT
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A student is eligible for graduation upon fulfillment of the following requirements:
- Successful completion of all require course assignments.
- Maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
- Fulfillment of all obligations to the school.
CERTIFICATION
Certification is not a requirement for graduation.
PROGRAM LENGTH
- Total Clock Hours: 900
- Weeks: 36
- Externship Hours: 165
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN COURSES
This course offers an introduction to the structure of the body including cells and tissues, organs, systems, musculoskeletal, nervous systems, endocrine and digestive systems. Students learn about diseases that are frequently first diagnosed and treated in the health field.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours
HS-1021
Structure & Function of the Body I
30
30
60
This course offers an introduction to the structure of the body including cells and tissues, organs, systems, musculoskeletal, nervous systems, endocrine and digestive systems. Students learn about diseases that are frequently first diagnosed and treated in the health field.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours
HS-1022
Structure & Function of the Body II
30
30
60
The Nursing Assistant Procedures I course introduces the student to the health care field including knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations; communication skills; ethical and legal aspects of patient care; and safety and security procedures including emergency situation response (CPR).
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours
NA-1340
Nursing Assistant Procedures I
50
25
75
This course teaches tasks associated with personal care, tasks associated with maintaining mobility, and tasks associated with elimination. It includes: bathing, grooming, dressing, shaving, shampooing and caring for hair; assisting with oral hygiene and denture care; caring for the skin, feet, and nails; bed making and handling linen; ambulating, transferring, transporting, positioning, and turning; toileting and assisting with the use of the bedpan and urinal; and providing catheter care.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours
MA-1043
Nursing Assistant Procedures II
35
40
75
This course introduces the student to the structure of the hemodialysis team and the various roles involved. It provides an in-depth look at the renal system and its function as well as the various causes of renal failure and kidney diseases.his course also introduces the students to the use and function of hemodialysis equipment and the various methods of administration. Infection control of equipment is also covered.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours
HE-2021
Principles of Hemodialysis I
30
30
60
In this course, students will cover the various forms of hemodialysis and its various patient administrations. Patient and machine monitoring and assessment is covered, as well as laboratory data analysis and interpretation.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours
HE-2022
Principles of Hemodialysis II
30
30
60
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours
HE-1023
Principles of Hemodialysis III
35
40
75
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours
HE-1024
Principles of Hemodialysis IV
25
50
75
During this course the student will spend time in a clinical setting where they will apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired in the classroom.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours
PC-1830
Externship for Patient Care Technician
0
0
165
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM
ECG TECHNIQUES
Did you know that the main cause of death for renal patients is heart failure? Learning to take and read an ECG is crucial for the PCT to prevent heart complications that are commonplace in a dialysis setting
You will learn to set a 12-lead ECG machine on a patient and take accurate readings of the heart’s electronic rhythm and distinguish irregular patterns
PHLEBOTOMY
BLOOD DRAWS & VENIPUNCTURE
Did you know that the main cause of death for renal patients is heart failure? Learning to take and read an ECG is crucial for the PCT to prevent heart complications that are commonplace in a dialysis setting
You will learn to set a 12-lead ECG machine on a patient and take accurate readings of the heart’s electronic rhythm and distinguish irregular patterns
PATIENT CARE
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
All our PCTs train to become Certified Nursing Assistants to ensure that they’re well versed in patient care, which is crucial for delicate dialysis patients. Identifying the needs of those who don’t have their normal capacities makes all the difference.
Once licensed, you will be able to enter the clinical atmosphere and put everything you have learned into practice at one of our clinics.
HEMODIALYSIS
BOARD CERTIFIED CHT
Hemodialysis, the life-saving technology that has helped millions of people keep their lives. This technology, while advanced, is not without its expertise. As you complete your program, you will be prepared to become a board Certified Hemodialysis Technician. This is the next level.
Training in cannulation techniques, hemodialysis machine operation and management, water treatment, dialysate mixing, and renal function are just a few of the areas that are taught, engaging in the theory and exercising the practical.
PROGRAM COST
PROGRAM COSTS
We pride in providing quality education at an affordable cost. Our institution holds full national accreditation through ACCSC. Through these efforts we are able to provide students significant financial aid to those who qualify.
After researching various schools, nothing offered what GMTTI offered. Other schools were charging up to $15,000 for their dialysis program and didn’t offer half of what this school provided.
Tuition Fee: $10,100
This covers the cost of your time in class. Our 900 hour program is divided into two semesters at 450 hours each.
Books & Supplies: $450
We work in a largely digital format. This fee covers your tablet that will hold all your digital content as well as the cost of that digital content, including digital books, subscriptions, and other software you will use throughout the course
Registration & Photo ID Fee: $150
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Exam Fees: $205
This covers the cost of appearing for your final examinations at the end of the course.
Total Cost: $10,905
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FINANCIAL AID
GMTTI is able to provide Federal Student Aid via the US Department of Education Title IV program to those who are eligible. The aid offered may come in a combination of grants and loans upon eligibility.
FINANCIAL AID
MAXIMUM AID AVAILABLE FOR PCT STUDENTS
The following amounts are the maximum amounts available. These are based on the lowest EFC amounts and may vary by individual. Each person, particularly a high income earner, may qualify for less.
Maximum Pell Grant: $6,495.00
Maximum Subsidized Loan: $3,500.00m
Maximum Unsubsidized Loan: $6,000.00 (Independent Student)/$2,000.00 (Dependent Student)
Total Maximum Aid Available:
Independent Student: $15,995.00
Dependent Student: $11,995.00
Program Costs: $9,700.00.
Money leftover for student expenses:
Independent: $6,295.00
Dependent: $2,295.00
Maximum Pell Grant: $6,495.00
Maximum Subsidized Loan: $3,500.00m
Maximum Unsubsidized Loan: $6,000.00 (Independent Student)/$2,000.00 (Dependent Student)
Total Maximum Aid Available:
Independent Student: $15,995.00
Dependent Student: $11,995.00
Program Costs: $9,700.00.
Money leftover for student expenses:
Independent: $6,295.00
Dependent: $2,295.00
EXTERNSHIP
THE EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
All students must complete 160 hours of clinical practice upon completion of classroom instruction.
During the externship students will practice applying techniques learned in the classroom with actual patients under the supervision of their preceptor. Students have the opportunity to gain clinical experience necessary to land a great employment opportunity.
DaVita & ARC
Global Medical & Technical Training Institute has agreements with two major dialysis clinics to provide externship opportunities for students that have high employment possibilities.
DaVita
DaVita
DaVita is one of the largest dialysis providers in the world with clinics across the globe. They provide a unique opportunity for students to learn the “DaVita way”. Students are interviewed and placed in one of the many clinics across South Florida.
ARC
ARC
ARC is one of the fastest growing dialysis clinics in Florida and we are proud to be able to have our students participate in the growth of this company. Their state-of-the-art clinics provide a great environment for both students and patients. Their rapid growth has led for great demand for PCTs, with many students being able to transition to a compensatory position after externship completion.