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Patient Care Assisting Certificate

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Program Description: This program is designed to prepare students for the general concepts of basic patient care. Emphasis is placed on medical terminology, transporting techniques, elimination needs, and vital signs. The graduate works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Graduates will be administered competency testing for Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in the State of Georgia. To receive nurse aide certification the student must pass a written and skills performance examination approved by Georgia Medical Care Foundation.

Career Information and Occupational Outlook:

Length of Program: 16 Credit Hours

Program Admission Requirements:

  1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED scores.
  2. Be at least 17 years old.
  3. Successfully complete Level I Background check before clinical rotation.
  4. Submit current physical exam, immunization record and PPD results before entering clinical rotation.

Estimated Cost:

All costs are estimated and subject to change without notice. Tuition, fees and books are not included.

Certification Exam Fee $107.00
Malpractice Insurance 17.50
Uniform plus accessories approximately 150.00
Physical Exam Will Vary
American Heart Association CPR certification 5.00

Suggested Sequence

Quarter Course Description Contact Hours Credit Hours
1st AHS 103 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2 2
AHS 109 Medical Terminology 3 3
EMP 100A Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development I 2 2
EMP 100B Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development II 2 1
CNA 100 Patient Care Fundamentals 11 8
  Total 20 16

This program may also be completed in part time student status:

Quarter Course Description Contact Hours Credit Hours
1st AHS 103 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2 2
AHS 109 Medical Terminology 3 3
EMP 100A Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development I 2 2
  Total 7 7
2nd EMP 100B Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development II 2 1
CNA 100 Patient Care Fundamentals 11 8
  Total 13 9

The content of this page does not constitute a contract between Columbus Technical College and its students on either a collective or individual basis. Course curriculum, fee changes, or additional unforeseen changes may occur after publication. Course offerings are contingent upon adequate enrollments. Please contact the school offering the program for the most current information. Academic advising is available to students prior to registration; this information is not a substitute for consulting with an academic advisor.

Last updated: May 2, 2008.