Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Health Sciences: Patient Care Technician Specialization

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SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE

FIRST SEMESTER

ID

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

HEA2203
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Services
3
HEA2200
Medical Terminology
3
PCT1010
Foundations of Patient Care
6
MED1130
Medical Emergencies and Electrocardiography
3

SECOND SEMESTER

ID

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

HEA2310
Patient Care Communication
3
MED1140
Specimen Collection and Procedures
3
PCT1320
Advanced Patient Care
3
PCT2320
Patient Care Practicum
3
PCT2700
Patient Care Capstone
3

THIRD SEMESTER

ID

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

SCI1100
Anatomy and Physiology I
3
SOC2225
Introduction to Psychology
3
ENG1105
Writing and Research
3
HEA1101
Foundations of Health Services
3
Free Elective
3

FOURTH SEMESTER

ID

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

CIS1115
Computer Applications
3
SCI2100
Anatomy and Physiology II
3
ENG2205
Writing Through Literature
3
Humanities Elective
3
Social Science Elective
3

Graduates of the Health Sciences - Patient Care Specialization AAS program are eligible to sit for a variety of certification examinations, including:

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
  • Certified Electrocardiography (CET)
  • Certified Phlebotomy (CPT)
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

To qualify for graduation, students must participate in the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification examination. Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania do not require individuals to earn the CPCT/A credential before becoming eligible for employment.

The College has not made a determination with respect to certification requirements of other states. Employers may require the CPCT/A credential or prefer candidates who have obtained the CPCT/A credential. This program requires students to participate in the Certified Electrocardiography - CET (NHA) and Certified Phlebotomy - CPT (NHA) exam. Additionally, students must take and pass the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - BLS (AHA) exam. For additional information regarding this program, please visit https://berkeleycollege.edu/academics/undergraduate-degrees/health-sciences/index.html

60 SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION


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