About
The Patient Care Technology/Medical Assisting program is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of basic nursing care, including providing direct bedside care to patients in a variety of settings. The PCT/MA is a multi-disciplinary technical assistive healthcare personnel. PCT's/MA's are educated to provide basic nursing care under the supervision or direction of a Physician, Advanced Practice Nurse, Register Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse. The education shall be in an otrganized program with planned learning experiences in a logical sequence, including both theory and clinical.
Overview
Information | Detail |
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Time Commitment | Full Time |
Typical Program Length | 12 Months |
Clock Hours | 1,296 |
Class Type | Day |
Credentials | Certificate, Diploma |
Total Tuition/Fees | $4,119.00 |
Textbook/Supplies Cost | $1,848.00 |
Program Credentials
Campus Locations
Extension: Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Livingston Cookeville Higher Education Campus
1000 Neal St
Cookeville, TN 38501
1000 Neal St
Cookeville, TN 38501
Curriculum/Courses
First Trimester:
Nursing Assistant
AP & Medical Terminology
Nursing Assistant Clinical
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Clinical
Worker Characteristic
Second Trimester:
Electrocardiography
Electrocardiography Clinical
Medical Assistant I
Worker Characteristic