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.
Employment Opportunities
- Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Program Enrollment Requirements
- Applicants must have successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant Program, to be admitted into the Patient Care Technician courses.
| Course Information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Name | Course Number | Location | Instructor | |
| Nurse Aide for Health Care | NURA 1001 | ITEC D3A-143 | Margarita Covarrubias | |
| Clinical-Nurse Assistant | NURA 1060 | ITEC D3A-143 | Margarita Covarrubias | |
| Patient Care Technician/Assistant | NUPC 1020 | ITEC D3A-143 | Margarita Covarrubias | |
| Patient Care Assistant/Aide | NUPC 1060 | TBA | Margarita Covarrubias | |
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To register, contact the Office of Workforce Training and Continuing Education
Phone: (956) 295-3738
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