Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program

Get ready to kickstart your career in healthcare with our immersive PCT Program!

• Dive into both classroom studies and practical externship, all designed to give you a holistic learning experience.

• Prep for an entry-level position as a Patient Care Technician, right under the wing of a registered nurse.

• Master the tech skills needed to provide top-notch patient care, from everyday personal tasks to intricate health procedures like EKG and phlebotomy.

• Learn how to record vitals and handle other crucial patient care tasks like a pro.

• Our program is segmented into four core skills: Basic Patient Care, EKG, Phlebotomy, and Advanced Nursing Assistant Skills.

• After graduation, doors will open for you at hospitals, nursing homes, doctor's offices, labs, and clinics.

Central Texas Nurse Network Training Program

Immerse yourself in our Nurse Aide Training at Central Texas Nurse Network. Here's the scoop:

• Career Path: This program is a stepping stone to a career in long term care nursing facilities, hospitals, and, with additional training, home health care.

• Key Focus Areas: Our program covers resident's rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and basic comfort and safety assistance. The goal is to ensure smooth interaction with the healthcare team.

• Program Structure: It's a blend of theory and practice, including sections on Long Term Care introduction, Personal Care Skills, Basic Nursing Skills, Restorative Services, Mental Health and Social Service Needs, and Social Skills.

• Course Outline: It's designed for entry-level healthcare employment, serving as a foundation for a future career. Topics encompass resident's rights, safety, basic comfort and safety, and team interaction.

With us, you'll learn the essentials of patient care, principles of nutrition, infection control, and more. On completion, you'll be ready for the Nurse Aide Training Competency Exam and a spot on the Nurse Aide registry.

Phlebotomy Technician Training

Program Description

Our Phlebotomy Technician Training offers comprehensive education to prepare students for careers in dynamic laboratory environments like hospitals, clinics, and blood banks. Through our program, students:

• Acquire knowledge on anatomical terminology related to blood collection

• Learn and adhere to essential protocols and procedures in a laboratory environment

• Master techniques for capillary and venous specimen collection and transportation

• Understand specimen logging and laboratory processing

Admissions Requirements

For admissions, we require:

• Completed Phlebotomy Technician Program Admission Application

• Transcripts of High School graduation or GED completion

• Two completed reference forms

• Current immunizations records

• Physical exam completed within the last year

• Current CPR certification for Healthcare providers

• A criminal background check and urine drug screen

Program Outline

The program includes a Basic Phlebotomy Lecture (32 hours) and Basic Phlebotomy Lab (64 hours). The lecture component covers various blood collection methods, specimen handling, and the theory of laboratory tests. The lab component provides practical experience with a variety of blood collection methods and laboratory procedures, with students expected to perform a minimum of 100 venipunctures and 10 successful skin punctures.