Overview
Offered as an advanced nursing course after the completion of Nurse Aide, students will have master the skills needed to perform electrocardiograms (ECGs); execute basic medical, lab, and exam procedures; draw blood; and provide basic patient/client care. In addition, students will understand basic pharmacology, facilitate client self-administration or assist with medication administration, follow proper procedures for preparing, administering, and maintaining medications, and follow appropriate procedures for documentation.
Course Content
· Demonstrate medical procedures with patient care and comfort measures
· Assist in preventing medical complications
· Understand the role of the electrocardiogram (ECG)
· Understand phlebotomy and related procedures
· Understand pharmacology basics
· Understand how to administer prepared medications and provide proper documentation
· Understand pain management and issues of opioid addiction
· Understand legal and ethical issues of medical treatment and medication administration
Course Details
Patient Care Technician (1 year)
(*Eligible students must have successfully completed Nurse Aide I & II and passed the state board exam.)
Course Length: 1 year
GRADE 12
Industry Credentials Offered
Virginia State Board of Nursing—Medication Aide
National Certification Exams—Patient Care Technician, ECG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician
Options After HS
Workforce
Medical Assistant, Home Health Aide, Cardiovascular Technician, Phlebotomist, Radiographer, Patient Care Technician
Local Employers: Augusta Health, UVA Health Services, Sentara, local physicians offices Other local medical and long-term care facilities
Career Certificate/ Associate Degree (2 yr) program
BRCC—Nursing, Pre-respiratory therapy, Radiologic Technology
PVCC—Surgical Technology
Bachelor’s /Post Baccalaureate Degree (4 yr+) majors
Any health career profession
Instructor Contact Information
Name: Holly Wilson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 540-245-5002
Fax: 540-885-0407
