Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Description: To develop in students the personal traits and professional skills required to perform as competent entry-level Patient Care Technicians. Students will also have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience with procedures used in the emergency room, phlebotomy, electrocardiography (ECG), and hemodialysis.
Total Credits: 31
Total Curriculum Hours: 760
Total Number of Training Weeks: 31 (day classes)
Total Program Cost: $12626 $12,726 with drug/background screenings; (tuition: $11,408, registration fee: $150; textbooks: $678; uniform: $165; $240 Tech Fee, background check: $40; drug screen: $60)
Book List:
-Career Prep, Pearson Custom Publishing
-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Channing Bete
-Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook, American Heart Association, Channing Bete
-Practical Computer Literacy, Cengage
-Stedman’s Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, Lippincott
-Custom Published Patient Care Technician Textbook, Lippincott
-Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician: A Comprehensive Review of Hemodialysis, Medical Education Institute
-Electrocardiography for Health Care Professionals, Central Florida Institute
Cost of Supplies/Exam & Testing Fees/Graduation Fees: None
WIOA Contact and Enrollment Status/Credential Verification: Matt Snitzer: 480-324-3853; msnitzer@pmi.edu; www.pmi.edu
Website Link to Program: https://pmi.edu/on-campus-programs/certificate/patient-care-technician/
Additional Information: Applicants must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or successfully complete the PMI Nursing Assistant program and obtain a CNA certificate prior to entering the PCT sequences.
Graduates of this program are granted a certificate.
REFUND POLICY: Refunds are calculated on the tuition and registration fee only. No refunds will be due on textbooks, uniforms and supplies. Full refunds will be issued in the event courses/programs are discontinued. Refunds for a cancellation are made within 30 days from the date of cancellation. A cancellation fee is not charged if the applicant cancels the enrollment within 3 business days of signing an Enrollment Agreement, but prior to starting classes.
1. A student terminating training within first 10% of enrollment period is entitled to a refund of: 90% less $100 cancellation charge.
2. A student terminating training after 10% but within the first 30% of the enrollment period is entitled to a refund of 70% less $100 cancellation charge.
3. A student terminating training after 30% but at or within the first 60% of the enrollment period is entitled to a refund of 40% less the $100 cancellation charge.
4. A student terminating training after 60% of the enrollment period is not entitled to a refund.
Credential Info:
Industry Recognized: National Healthcareer Assoc http://nhanow.com/patient-care-technician.aspx
Stackable: NA
Portable: credential from NHA, although not required by employers, is preferred. This is a nationally recognized certification.
Accredited: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
31
Hours
760
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
Pima Medical Institute - East Valley Campus
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
East Valley Campus - 2160 S. Power Rd., Mesa
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Type of Attainment:
Certificate
Name of Credential
Patient Care Technician Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal Financial Aid
Refund Policy
Refer to Program Synopsis
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$678.00
In-State Tuition
$11,408.00
Other Fees
$240.00 Technology Fee
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$11,408.00
Registration Fee
$150.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$165.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$12,641.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$12,641.00
