Patient Care Technician

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Patient Care Technician, Monitor Technician, Dialysis Technician

CAREER PATHWAYS
Multiple Certifications (CNA, EKG, Phlebotomy), Transition to Practical or Registered Nursing Programs, Specialization in Cardiology, Renal Care, or Emergency Medicine

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND STATE CREDENTIALS
Career Program Certificate

PROGRAM LENGTH: 600 Hours

NEXT START DATES: June 2, 2026
(dates subject to change)
*Does not apply to Career Dual Enrollment

Program Overview
Program Structure and Courses

Program Structure and Courses

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 7 occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3) (b), F.S.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

Course #	OCP	Course Name	Hours
HSC0003	A	Basic Healthcare Worker	90
HCP0121	B	Nurse Aide and Orderly (Articulated)	75
HCP0332	C	Advanced Home Health Aide	50
HCP0020	D	Patient Care Assistant	75
HSC0016	E	Allied Health Assistant	150
MEA0580	F	Advanced Allied Health Assistant	100
PRN0094	G	Patient Care Technician	60

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