About
The Patient Care Technician Certificate Program prepares students to support nurses, doctors, and other medical staff in caring for patients with physical and mental health concerns. Patient Care Technicians are employed in a wide range of healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and more.
The required prerequisite to enter the Introduction to Patient Care course is to be 18 years or older and possess a High School diploma or GED. Interested candidates must have completed a certified nursing course within 2 years of the start of the Introduction to Patient Care course. Active status on the PA/NJ Nurse Aide registry is mandatory if the nursing assistant course was not completed at Bucks County Community College**.** The required prerequisite to enter the Electrocardiography Interpretation course is BIOL115 or BIOL181 and BIOL182.
Organization
Bucks County Community College - Bristol
Bucks County Community College
Founded in 1964 and located in Newtown, PA, Bucks County Community College is a public two-year higher education institution offering over 80 associate degree and certificate programs. Recognized for its 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the college provides accessible educational opportunities and fosters success through personal connections, inspiring educational, career, and personal fulfillment for a diverse community of learners.
Highlights:
- Largest provider of fire and emergency services training and certification in Pennsylvania
- Ranked #1 best value community college in Pennsylvania
- Offers over 90 transfer and career-ready majors
- Provides 26%-72% savings on bachelor's degree transfers