Patient Care Assistant (5233)
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| Program Website |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/PCA.xml
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| Program Description |
This PSAV program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant. Students can begin their health careers by enrolling in the Patient Care Assistant program. This is the first step on the nursing or health care career ladder.
The Patient Care Assistant curriculum integrates classroom with clinical performance. Course content includes basic concepts in health science, nursing assistant, home health aide and patient care assisting.
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| Program Accreditation |
This program is accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing.
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| Employment Opportunities |
Students who complete this program may provide patient care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation clinics or private homes.
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| Career Path Notes |
The Patient Care Assistant program is designed to have multiple career options. Students who complete the program will have a base on which more complex skills can be added.
Students who complete the program will receive certificates in nursing assisting (75 hours), home health aide (50 hours) and patient care assisting (75 hours) and will be eligible to take the Florida Certification Exam for Nursing Assistants.
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| Program Learning Outcomes |
To view the program learning outcomes, please see www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes.xml.
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| Admission Requirements |
Students must complete College Application www.palmbeachstate.edu/AdmissionsApplications.xml.
No high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
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| Completion Requirements |
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
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| Program Length |
Approximate length: 3 1/2 months. Program is offered full-time days and part-time evenings.
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| Location |
The program is offered on the Lake Worth campus.
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| Financial Aid |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid.xml
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| Application |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml
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| Advising |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/advising.xml
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| Career Center |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
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| For More Information |
Rose Ann Roche, rocher@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 868-3560
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