About
The Patient Care Technician program (incorporates Phlebotomy & EKG Technician) prepares individuals for a variety of job opportunities in the healthcare field. This program is generated to meet the needs of individuals and potential employers; this is accomplished by meeting the need for cross training of employees. The Patient Care Technician program is a cluster of planned, sequenced instruction to cross-train students for positions as advanced patient caregivers under the supervision of the registered nurse and or physician.
The program expands the traditional role of the nursing assistant, providing a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to be applied to the care of the patients in hospitals, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, private homes, and other facilities. Graduates may also find employment in a number of settings such as long-term care/rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, off-site laboratories and clinics.
Organization
Premier Institute Of Health Careers
Premier Medical Careers
Premier Medical Careers is a prominent healthcare education and training provider located in Greater Atlanta, offering a wide array of certification courses including Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician, and CPR/AHA courses. The school is dedicated to delivering high-quality education and essential tools to healthcare professionals, with a strong focus on preparing students for state and national recognition in their respective fields.
Highlights:
- Provides comprehensive healthcare training with a focus on high-quality education and aspiring for state and national recognition
- Vision to be the premier provider of competent accountable individuals entering into the medical field throughout the greater Atlanta region
- Phlebotomy Technician program offered in a hybrid modality (online theory combined with in-person practical training)
- Phlebotomy Technician program prerequisites include a High School Diploma or GED and a Georgia State Certification for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy Technician program lasts 3 weeks plus a 1-week internship, totaling 4 weeks
- Uniquely focuses on providing high-quality healthcare education and training in the Greater Atlanta Area with a broad range of medical courses, aspiring for both state and national recognition