Patient Care Technology/Medical Assisting

About

The Patient Care Technology/Medical Assisting program is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of basic nursing care, including providing direct bedside care to patients in a variety of settings. The PCT/MA is a multi-disciplinary technical assistive healthcare personnel. PCT’s/MA’s are educated to provide basic nursing care under the supervision or direction of a Physician, Advanced Practice Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse. The education shall be in an organized program with planned learning experiences in a logical sequence, including both theory and clinical.

Overview

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Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees
Textbook/Supplies Cost

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Phlebotomy186Certificate
Nurse Aid432Certificate
Electrocardiogram864Certificate
Patient Care Technician864Diploma
Medical Assistant1296Diploma

Campus Locations

Main Campus
426 Highway 91 North
Elizabethton, TN 37643

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
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Third Trimester: 
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Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant

Books and Supplies Lists

Instructors

Loretta Eades
423-543-0070

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