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This program prepares students to assist with the critical day-to-day care patients need. Patient care technicians are multi-skilled healthcare workers. They work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or health care practitioner. Patient care technicians carry out the essential basic bedside nursing functions. They come in direct contact with patients in the performance of their assigned duties. The CTE program is a hands-on experience. CTE students also receive supplementary training in EKG interpretation. Other skills include safety and security procedures, basic phlebotomy techniques and restorative skills. The latter covers prevention, self-care and independence as well as emotional support care skills.

Students in the program will apply their knowledge and skills in industry work experiences. The CTE Department may structure the field experience. This may include laboratory-based, paid or unpaid work experiences for students.