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Practical Nursing Program Objective: The objective of the program is to prepare students for employment as licensed practical nurses to care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, or in other health care settings.
PracticalNursingProgramDescription: The program’s content includes, but is not limited to, theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, mental health, obstetric, gynecology, maternity, pediatric, and geriatric nursing; theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute, care, long term care and community settings; theoretical instruction and clinical application of vocational role and function; personal, family and community health concepts; nutrition; human growth and development over the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills, pharmacology and administration of medications; legal aspects of practice; and current issues in nursing.
DISCLOSURE: Students will need to pass the NCLEX in order to become licensed. The school itself does not conduct the testing or license the student.The student will not be automatically licensed when they graduate.
Nursing Assistant Program Objective: This program is designed to prepare students for employment as nursing assistants. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to apply and sit for the State of Florida Board of Nursing Certification exam to qualify as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Nursing Assistant Program Description: The content includes but is not limited to interpersonal skills, medical terminology, legal and ethical responsibilities, safe and efficient work, gerontology, nutrition, health and safety.
DISCLOSURE:Students will needto pass the CNA exam in order to become licensed. The school itself does not conduct the testing or license the student.The student will not be automatically licensed when they graduate..
Patient Care Technician Program Description: A Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a vital member of a healthcare team who provides direct, hands-on care to patients under the supervision of nurses or doctors. This role is a step above a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), as it includes advanced clinical tasks such as drawing blood (phlebotomy) and performing EKGs. Core Responsibilities Vital Sign Monitoring: Regularly checking and recording blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and respiration. Clinical Procedures: Performing electrocardiograms (EKGs), collecting blood and other specimens for testing, and assisting with wound care or catheterization. Daily Living Assistance: Helping patients with essential tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding. Mobility Support: Assisting with moving, lifting, or repositioning patients to prevent complications like bedsores. Communication: Serving as a bridge between patients and medical staff by reporting any changes in a patient’s condition.
Patient Care Technician Program Objective: Upon completion of this program, graduates will possess the skill and hands on experience need to become entry level Patient Care Technicians, utilizing patients care skills in a variety of healthcare settings. The program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the health care industry; planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.
A Phlebotomy Technician: A Phlebotomy Technician is a healthcare professional trained to collect blood samples from patients or donors for medical testing, transfusions, research, or donations. They are vital members of clinical teams, ensuring samples are collected safely and processed accurately to aid in patient diagnosis.
Core Responsibilities Blood Collection: Performing venipuncture (drawing blood from a vein) or capillary punctures (finger/heel sticks) using specialized needles and collection tubes. Patient Care: Identifying and preparing patients, explaining procedures to reduce anxiety, and monitoring for adverse reactions after the draw. Specimen Management: Verifying patient identity, labeling vials accurately, and transporting or shipping samples to laboratories. Technical Tasks: Maintaining sterile equipment, organizing work areas, and entering data into medical record systems. .