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About this course:
Patient Care Technician
Training in the Patient Care Technician program includes:
Learning Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology with the highly effective DEAN-VAUGHN audio/visual system
Clinical training takes place in Dorsey’s own medical labs
Taking and recording patient vital signs and health histories; studying concepts of infection control, pharmacology, and procedures for administering medications
Specimen collection procedures related to urinalysis, hematology, and chemistry in the physician’s office
Anatomy and Physiology includes structures of the body, common diseases, treatment, and laboratory testing
Externship with a local hospital, physician’s office, or clinic enabling you to gain real work experience and develop confidence in your skills and abilities
Graduates of this program are eligible to challenge the Patient Care Technician Certification exam offered by the National Center for Competency Certification.
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