Patient Care Technician

Certified Nursing Program

Starting average pay in the state of Texas for Patient Care Technicians is between $30,000 and $35,000 annually.

Students will learn the basic nursing principles and advanced nurse aid skills to successfully render service to all types of patients.
Establish a safe and supportive environment for the patient through ethical and legal responsibilities, effective communication, observation skills, fire safety, infection control, CPR, EKG, and phlebotomy practices.
Secure employment in the health care industry.

Students taking health programs that have direct contact with patients will be required to meet or obtain the following:

Must be 18 years or older
Applicants must achieve a passing on the pre-entrance exam in the areas of:
- Reading, Math, and Writing.
Valid Texas Driver’s License/State ID
Social Security Card
Birth Certificate
Immunizations (*Required for clinicals*)
- COVID-19 Vaccine (both doses)
- Influenza Vaccine (obtain during flu season newest vaccine for that year)
- Tuberculosis Skin Test (with negative result) or Chest X-Ray (good for 1 year)
- TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Varicella (Chickenpox) – (2 vaccines and titer)
- Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 vaccines)
- Bacterial Meningitis (Students are exempt if they are 22 years of age or older)
Criminal Background Check
- *Applicants will contact the Continuing Education office before starting a background check*
Drug Screening
- *Applicants will contact the Continuing Education office before starting a drug screening*
CPR Certification for Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer
Uniform
- Scrubs
- Tennis shoes (non-canvas) with conservative logo (no colored strips, no clogs, crocs, etc.)
- Stethoscope
- Watch with a second hand

Hours	Contact Us	Location
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Dulce Rivera – Coordinator of WTCE Programs Email Us: [email protected] Phone: (956) 295-3724	ITEC Center 301 Mexico Blvd. Brownsville, Texas