DIPLOMA

Patient Care Technician ............................................................. 864 hours

CERTIFICATE

Certified Nurse Technician ......................................................... 120 hours

Certificate levels of completion are exit points of less than full competency and are awarded at

the discretion of the instructor.

The mission of the Patient Care Technician program is to provide a quality education within a

positive learning environment to prepare competent women and men to assist nurses in

providing quality care to patients meeting a growing healthcare demand.

This program is designed to provide a complimentary blend of theory and practical application to

ensure that the student will be able to give nursing care to clients in situations relatively free of

scientific complexity under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

The student will meet certification requirements for a Certified Nurse Technician in the State of

Tennessee, and a nationally recognized certification as a Patient Care Technician.

Units of study will include: