PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN OUTLINE
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You get everything you need to complete your training including step-by-step illustrated lessons that prepare you for the rewarding in demand career. This gives you a preview of what you will learn.
Click on the instruction links below for complete course content.
Instruction Pack 1
Instruction Pack 2
Instruction Pack 3
Instruction Pack 4
Instruction Pack 5
Patient Care Technician Instruction Pack I Back to Top
Welcome to the World of Healthcare
In this introductory lesson, you’ll learn all about U.S. Career Institute. You’ll also learn about the daily activities that
occur in medical facilities. You’ll discover how patient care technicians interact with healthcare professionals, and you’ll
explore the many career opportunities available to them.
The Role of the Patient Care Technician
Here you will become familiar with the roles and duties of patient care technicians. You will explore the various work settings and types of patients that a patient care technician encounters and examine the patient care technician’s scope of practice.
Medical Terminology: Word Parts
Here you’ll get your first taste of how you will use medical terms in your new career. Learn about root words, prefixes and suffixes and learn how to derive word parts from medical terms. In addition, you’ll also practice using a medical dictionary.
Medical Terminology: Dividing and Combining Terms
In this lesson, you’ll learn to divide and combine medical terms to understand their meanings, and also how these medical terms describe diagnoses and procedures.
Abbreviations, Symbols and Special Terms
The final lesson on medical terminology teaches you how to
recognize common medical abbreviations, symbols and plurals, as well as other special terms.
Introduction to Psychology
You will learn how personality traits, biology, health, stress and psychological disorders affect human behavior. You will also discover the best ways of communicating with patients and coworkers.
Also included in Pack I:
• Instruction and Materials Schedule
• Study Binder
• You Can Do It! CD
• Course Introduction
• School Catalog
• Quick-Learn System: Pocket Folder, Tutor, Flashcards and CD
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Return Envelopes
• Student Assistance Forms
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Introduction to Anatomy
Here you’ll get an overview of human anatomy––the basic components, how the human body is put together and how it works.
Disease Processes
This lesson presents an overview of pathology. You will learn to identify types of injuries and learn how tissues respond to an injury or abnormality.
Safety in the Medical Office
This lesson covers basic safety regulations and procedures, plus infection control and aseptic technique. The Virtual Lab provides further instruction.
Communication Skills
You will learn basic verbal communication skills and tips to increase your professional vocabulary, as well as proper skills to enter and exit a room in a medical facility.
Also included in Pack II:
• Virtual Lab CD #1
• Procedure Guide #1
• Quick Check Grammar and Punctuation Guide
• Professional Development # 1—Creating a Professional Image
• Developing a Dynamic Phone Personality
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Return Envelopes
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Vital Signs
Here you’ll be taught to properly explain, take and record patients’ vital signs. The Virtual Lab demonstrates these procedures.
Nutrition
In this lesson you’ll build a solid foundation of nutritional knowledge. You’ll also identify different diets and nutritional plans prescribed for specific patient populations.
Patient Care I: Moving and Assisting Patients and Residents
Here you will learn the fundamentals of positioning, lifting and transferring patients. In addition, mobility devices will be discussed. The Virtual Lab will illustrate how to assist patients with these devices.
Patient Care II: From Dressing to Feeding Patients
You will learn the basics of dressing patients, performing range-of-motion exercises and helping patients feed themselves. Then, the Virtual Lab will take you through the feeding procedure.
Also included in Pack III:
• Study Binder
• Virtual Lab CD #2
• Tape Measure
• Procedure Guide #2
• Professional Development # 2—Managing Stress, Time and Money
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Return Envelopes
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Patient Cleanliness I: The Basics
In this lesson you will learn important patient cleanliness skills. The Virtual Lab will show you how to make an occupied bed, care for dentures and hearing aids and provide personal hygiene care.
Patient Cleanliness II: Providing Perineal and Catheter Care
You will learn how to care for the incontinent or catheterized patient, assist with a bedpan and measure urinary output.
Patient Charting 101
Students will learn how to chart patient records, including recording vital statistics and patient care activities.
Also included in Pack IV:
• Digital Thermometer
• Virtual Lab CD #3
• Procedure Guide #3
• Professional Development # 3—Career Advancement
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Return Envelopes
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First Aid Procedures
This lesson instructs you on common first aid procedures that patient care technicians need to know. You will also be well-versed in first aid terminology.
Medical Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
Here you’ll learn about medical ethics and legal responsibilities that pertain to patient care technicians, as well as federal regulations for the entire healthcare world.
Comprehensive Practicum
The final lesson in your Patient Care Technician Course allows you to apply your knowledge in “real world” scenarios. You will receive plenty of opportunity to apply your new skills.
Also included in Pack V:
• Study Binder
• Disposable Gloves
• Virtual Lab CD #4
• Procedure Guide #4
• Patient Care Technician Jobs Finder
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Return Envelopes
SPECIAL BONUS: As a paid-in-full graduate, you’ll receive a valuable graduation gift...
• Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope kit to get you started in your brand new career!
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