Patient Care Technician (with IV Training)

General Medical Studies

• Introduction to the Health Profession
• Infection Control, Body Substance Isolation, and Biohazard Disposal
• Medical-Legal and Ethical Considerations in Health Care
• Introduction to Medical Terminology
• Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
• Vital Signs
• CPR, First Aid

Core Curriculum - Phlebotomy

• Understanding vascular anatomy
• Understanding biohazard precautions
• Performing venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, collecting urine samples and throat cultures
• Knowing how, when, and in what order to draw
• Transportation of specimens to lab
• Understanding the needs of the laboratory to run tests

Core Curriculum - EKG Tech

• Understanding cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology
• Electrocardiography and use of EKG machines (hospital and out-of-hospital models)
• Dysrhythmia recognition
• Acquiring and interpreting EKGs to include the 12 basic rhythms, tachydysrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and supraventricular tachycardia; bradydysrhythmias including heart blocks and external pacemakers

CNA Portion

• Caring for ill and injured patients as well as caring for patients with ongoing or long term care needs
• Assisting patients with activities of daily life such as dressing, eating, and self-care
• Lifting and moving patients, assisting nurses with their activities
• Care of the person's unit such as bedmaking
• Assisting patients with activities
• Responding to emergency situations
• Performing assessments such as vital signs
• Assisting with end of life care

• High school diploma or GED
• Must complete General Medical Studies before progressing into core portion.

Uniform

Students must obtain school uniform and uniforms only are allowed to be worn during all phases of course training. We have an arrangement with a local uniform store that can assist students picking out the correct uniform and will have it embroidered. A basic scrub suit is acceptable but most students opt for the Gray's Anatomy brand. Approximate cost $60-$75 depending on brand. Because most programs meet 3 times a week, it is recommended to get 3 uniforms,. It is also recommended that students consider a school hoodie (approximate cost $40) and a baseball cap (if desired, approximate cost $30). Hoodies and caps can be added to student accounts for students who are financing their education with payment plans.

Students will also need a wristwatch for vital signs, a pen, and notepad.

Phlebotomy Textbook

• Phlebotomy Essentials (Lippincott-Raven) 7th ed (6th edition no longer can be used)
• ISBN: 978-1284209945 (Approximate cost $60 plus shipping)
• You may loan the textbook from us for $50 which will be returned to you upon return of the book
• Workbook: Provided

CNA Textbook

• Mosby Nursing Assistant 10th ed
• ISBN: 978-0-323-655606 (Approximate cost $70 plus shipping)

The Certified Patient Care Technician Program at 911Programs prepares students for certification exam by the National HealthCareer Association (NHA). The phlebotomy and EKG Tech professions are not licensed in the State of Rhode Island and graduates may apply for jobs with our completion certificate alone, however we recommend taking the NHA exam to increase employer confidence. 911Programs is an authorized testing site for the NHA and students may take their national certifications here. Graduates will sit for the RI CNA license exam as CNA is a licensed profession in Rhode Island. Therefore, graduates will receive the following certificates from the program:

• Certified Patient Care Technician
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician
• Certified EKG Technician
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR

Upon completion of national and state testing, graduates will also qualify for:

• National Certification as a Patient Care Technician (PCT)
• National Certification as a Phlebotomist (CPT)
• National Certification as an EKG Technician (CET)
• State licensure as a nursing assistant (CNA)

General Medical Studies Portion (successful completion is pre-requisite)

Modules do not necessarily occur in this order. Your semester may be different.

Week 1

• Monday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm (both day and night programs) [1 hour break for lunch at noon]

Week 2

• Monday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)

Week 3

• Monday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Saturday 9:00am until finished (CPR day) (both day and night programs)

Week 4

• Monday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)

Week 5

• No classes this week - used for makeups

Weeks to complete: Approximately 4. Total instructional hours: Approximately 36

 

Core Phlebotomy Portion

• Monday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Tuesday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Total instructional hours: Approximately 60 (excluding clinical)
• Weeks to complete: Approximately 7

Core EKG Portion

• Monday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Tuesday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Total instructional hours: Approximately 42 (excluding clinical)
• Weeks to complete: Approximately 6

CNA Portion

• Monday: 1-5pm (day program)
• Tuesday: 1-5pm (day program)
• Thursday: 1-5pm (day program)
• Total instructional hours: Approximately 113 (excluding clinical)
• Weeks to complete: Approximately 12

Important Information:

1. This course is comprised of three FULL COURSES including a full Phlebotomy Program (not a course on "how to draw blood") and a full EKG Technician Program (not a course on "how to do an ECG") and a full Certified Nursing Assistant Program which allows graduates to sit for the National HealthCareer Association (NHA) Certified Patient Care Technician Examination. The NHA National Exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA), a division of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). Completion of this program also qualifies graduates to sit for the Rhode Island Nursing Assistant Licensure Exam.
2. We have been an NHA testing site since 2013 so you can take your national exam at our school. (see certificates below)
3. We also have guaranteed phlebotomy clinical placement at one of our many affiliate labs in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. The average time from end of course to clinical placement was 30 days in 2022. Since students complete the clinical requirements for EKG during the school session, there is no need for an outside clinical placement for the EKG portion. Students can apply for a job immediately as an EKG Tech, and can apply for phlebotomy / cardiophlebotomy positions upon completion of the phlebotomy clinical.

 

Program Costs

The 2023 tuition is $6600

• If you pay in full before the first class, you will get a 20% early payment discount ($1020 off) making the tuition $5580 !

Application Fee

• If you apply for the course the $50 application fee is non-refundable
• If you are funded by an agency, the application fee does not apply to you

There is a $20 fee for liability insurance which covers students during the program.

• If you are funded by an agency, the liability insurance fee is paid by the agency

Students will need at least one uniform (approximate cost is $60-75 but students may choose to upgrade to a fancier one or get multiple ones).

Students will need the course textbooks - average cost is $180 (but students may find a used books online for less). We provide the phlebotomy workbook as part of the tuition. Students may sell the books to the school at the end of the course.

Items included with course tuition

• Student phlebotomy workbook
• Access to our Online Classroom Manager and Google Classroom
• Lanyard and ID Badge
• Clinical placement for phlebotomy and nursing assistant
• Job placement assistance

As of July 1, 2024 Lab fees and supplies are not included with tuition.

• Lab fees for this program are $970
• Supplies for this program are $1500
• SUMMER 2024 SPECIAL: if course is paid in full before course starts, lab fees and supplies will be included
• Economically impacted students: Non-funded students whose income falls below the federal poverty line will have their lab fees and supplies included in the program. Simply notify the office that your income falls below this line and your account will be credited. No documentation of your financial status will be required.

Optional: Technology Package (Get videos / narrated presentations of each lesson to watch at your leisure.) If you purchase the Technology Package, you may use it to make up missed lectures at no additional charge. (Normal tutoring charge to make up a lecture is $100). Tech Package: $1650

Certification and testing fees (not included in tuition): National HealthCareer Association (NHA) certification exam $160 (not required but highly recommended). Nursing Assistant State Exam (written: $50, practical $110). State CNA license fee $35.

Payment Plan Options

General Parameters

1. The minimum downpayment for 2024 is $550
2. The lowest monthly payment is $99 (depending on downpayment)
3. The longest term is 24 months (2 years)
4. At least half the tuition must be paid to graduate and get a certificate
5. The lower your downpayment and/or monthly payment, the longer the term - however the term cannot exceed 24 months so either the downpayment or monthly payment has to be higher to meet the above requirements
6. There is a finance fee on the amount you are financing so the larger the downpayment, the lower the finance fee
7. There is interest on the unpaid balance so the sooner you pay off your loan, the less interest you will pay - just like any loan
8. The more you put down and the quicker you pay, the less money you will spend in the long run
9. Most popular, least expensive option is to pay in full before 1st class and receive a 20% discount off tuition

Example of payment plan using the minimum downpayment ($550): 24 monthly payments of $320.81

Our program allows you to choose the plan that best suits YOUR budget!