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Starting average pay in the state of Texas for Patient Care Technicians is between $30,000 and $35,000 annually.
Course Description
- 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
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- 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 | Hours | Location | Instructor |
| Nurse Aide for Health Care | NURA 1001 | 64 | ITEC D3A-143 | Margarita Covarrubias |
| Clinical-Nurse Assistant | NURA 1060 | 48 | ITEC D3A-143 | Margarita Covarrubias |
| Patient Care Technician | NUPC 1020 | 96 | ITEC D3A-143 | Margarita Covarrubias |
| Electrocardiography | ECRD 1011 | 80 | ITEC D3A-143 | Margarita Covarrubias |
| Phlebotomy | PLAB 1023 | 64 | ITEC D3A-143 | Margarita Covarrubias |
| Tuition: $4,500 | ||||
| Hours | Contact Us | Location |
| Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Margarita Covarrubias – PCT Instructor Email Us: [email protected] Phone: (956) 295-3738 |
ITEC Center 301 Mexico Blvd. Brownsville, Texas |