May 03, 2026  
2026-2027 CNM Catalog, Volume 58 
    
2026-2027 CNM Catalog, Volume 58

PACA 1020 - Patient Care Technician

1 credit hour(s)
Pre- or corequisite: (HLED 1111  or HLED 1117 ) + NUAS 1110  + NUAS 1110L  + NUAS 1115  
Provides instruction needed to function as a Patient Care Technician including communication with patients and the healthcare team, medical terminology, principles of sterile technique, urinary catheterization, 12-lead EKG acquisition, venipuncture, point of care testing and other concepts related to the care of a patient in an acute care setting.

Note(s):
Contact the School of Nursing and Patient Support to request an override if you do not meet the course pre/coreqs but you have related employment or education/training experience.


Theory Hours: 15