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Overview
Offered as an advanced nursing course after the completion of Nurse Aide, students will have master the skills needed to perform electrocardiograms (ECGs); execute basic medical, lab, and exam procedures; draw blood; and provide basic patient/client care. In addition, students will understand basic pharmacology, facilitate client self-administration or assist with medication administration, follow proper procedures for preparing, administering, and maintaining medications, and follow appropriate procedures for documentation.
Course Content
· Demonstrate medical procedures with patient care and comfort measures
· Assist in preventing medical complications
· Understand the role of the electrocardiogram (ECG)
· Understand phlebotomy and related procedures
· Understand pharmacology basics
· Understand how to administer prepared medications and provide proper documentation
· Understand pain management and issues of opioid addiction
· Understand legal and ethical issues of medical treatment and medication administration
Course Details
Patient Care Technician (1 year)
(*Eligible students must have successfully completed Nurse Aide I & II and passed the state board exam.)
Course Length: 1 year
GRADE 12
Industry Credentials Offered
Virginia State Board of Nursing—Medication Aide
National Certification Exams—Patient Care Technician, ECG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician
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Options After HS
Workforce
Medical Assistant, Home Health Aide, Cardiovascular Technician, Phlebotomist, Radiographer, Patient Care Technician
Local Employers: Augusta Health, UVA Health Services, Sentara, local physicians offices Other local medical and long-term care facilities
Career Certificate/ Associate Degree (2 yr) program
BRCC—Nursing, Pre-respiratory therapy, Radiologic Technology
PVCC—Surgical Technology
Bachelor’s /Post Baccalaureate Degree (4 yr+) majors
Any health career profession
Instructor Contact Information
Name: Holly Wilson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 540-245-5002
Fax: 540-885-0407
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