Atlantic Technical College
www.atlantictechnicalcollege.edu
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Classes Are Held at Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus -1701 NW 23rd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale
The Patient Care Technician is a multi-skilled healthcare worker, who, under the direction and supervision of a
registered nurse, carries out essential basic bedside nursing functions. The Patient Care Technician comes in
direct contact with the patient in the performance of his/her assigned duties. Students also receive supplementary
training in 12-lead EKG, basic phlebotomy techniques, and perform restorative skills.
Upon successful completion of Nursing Assistant Skills, the student will be eligible to take the State Certified
Nursing Assistant Certification Examination. This is an excellent course for students with no previous medical
field experience, who wish to enter a Health Science Education Program. This program articulates into the
Practical Nursing program, if the student meets articulation requirements.
Areas of Study:
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Blood Borne Diseases, HIV/AIDS/HBV
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Literacy
• CPR, BLS Healthcare Provider
•Documentation
• Domestic Violence
• EKG Modalities
• Emergency Care
• Employability Skills
• Home Health Care
• Infection Control Procedures
• Legal & Ethical Responsibilities
• Math & Science Skills
• Medical Errors
• Medical Terminology
• Nursing Assistant Skills
• Phlebotomy Procedures & Protocol
• Safety & Security Procedures
• Wellness & Disease Concepts
Program Length:
600 hours / approx. 6 months (full-time)
Schedule:
M - F 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Admission Requirements:
• Complete a Program Orientation
• Basic Skills Testing or Exemption
• Interview with Program Counselor
• Clearance on FDLE Level II Background Check*
• Negative Drug Test Results
• Immunizations and Physical
*Students enrolling in any Health Science Education program
must undergo a Level II criminal background check and drug
screening, per The Joint Commission. Students who do not
have a valid social security number may encounter difficulty
with certain state licensing agencies and registries. Contact
the program counselor for specific information.
Industry Certification & State Credential Exams
Students will be prepared to take an approved state and/
or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure
exam in their field of study.
College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/ or
Advanced Credit:
Upon completion of the program and meeting eligibility
requirements, students may be able to transfer into
the Practical Nursing program at one of the Browards’
Technical Colleges with advanced hours.
See Back of Page for Estimated Program Costs
(based on 1 full year of documented Florida residency)
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procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color,
disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital
status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to
file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director,
Equal Education Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with
disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with
Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal
Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-3212150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 754-321-5200
Atlantic Technical College
and Technical High School
4700 Coconut Creek Pkwy  Coconut Creek, FL 33063
754-321-5100  FAX: 754-321-5380
Atlantic Technical College
Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus
1701 NW 23rd Avenue  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
754-322-2800  FAX: 754-322-2880
The mission of Atlantic Technical College & Technical High School is to promote excellence in academic,
career & technical studies in order to prepare students to enter & remain competitive in a global workforce.
Atlantic Technical College
Estimated Program Costs
(based on Florida residency)
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
H170694/Patient Care Technician
Tuition (approximate costs of $ per program length)
Lab (approximate costs of $ per program length)
Registration ($40 non-refundable fee X 1 Term)
Annual Fee for Student Activities
Liability Insurance (once each Academic Year)
ASSESSMENTS/ADMISSION/HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – (costs approximate)
Assessment - Initial Basic Skills Test - TABE® (if required) (non refundable cash fee)
Level 2 Background Check
Drug Testing – By Authorized Lab
Physical exam - Annual
Tuberculin (PPD) 2-Step (X2) or Chest X-ray – Annual
Immunizations:
Vaccine (Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis) (DTaP or TDaP)
MMR Vaccine Series (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) (X2) or Titer
Hepatitis B Vaccine Series (X3) or Titer
Varicella Vaccine (X2) or Titer
Influenza Vaccine
Accident/Health Insurance (if not currently covered, once each academic year)
Hours
600
Tuition & Lab
$1,680
$90
$40
$10
$12
APPROXIMATELY
$10
$52
$27
$60
$70
$60.00
$35.00
$90.00
$90.00 (each)
$90.00 (each)
$90.00 (each)
$90
$180
$270
$180
$25
$48
$2,844
$48.00 (each)
TUITION, LAB, REGISTRATION, ACTIVITIES FEE, LIABILIY INSURANCE, ASSESSMENTS/ADMISSION/HEALTH REQUIREMENTS (approximate costs
REQUIRED BOOKS and SUPPLIES/CAMPUS BOOKSTORE ( approximate costs)
BLS For Health Care Providers ( ISBN #: 9781616690397 )
Nursing Assistants ( ISBN #:9780323080682 ) Text (978030323081573) WB
CPR Valve
Stethoscope
Health Careers Core, ATC Bookstore
BOOKS and SUPPLIES (approximate costs)
RETAIL SUPPLIES NOT AVAILABLE AT ATC BOOKSTORE (approximate market retail)
Black/Red/Blue Pens (two each)
Pencil (#2)
Binders 3 inch
Dividers
Erasers
Pocket Size Note Book (3"x 5")
Notebook Paper (3 hole)
Watch with a second hand
RETAIL COSTS (approximate costs)
UNIFORMS – (costs approximate plus tax)
DO NOT PURCHASE PRIOR TO CLASS
Teal Blue Uniform Top with logo and White Uniform Pants/Shirt with elastic waist
Shoes: All White Leather – closed front and back
Women – White stockings/trouser hose
Men: White Socks(only)
White Sweater/White Short Lab Jacket to cover uniform top
UNIFORMS (approximate costs)
$16.10
$122.60
$3.00
$15.00
$6.88
$163.58
$1.25
$0.25
$4.25
$0.85
$0.25
$2.00
$1.60
$20.00
$30.45
APPROXIMATELY
$36.00
TOTAL APPROXIMATE PROGRAM COSTS (Not Including Industry Certification Costs)
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION & STATE CREDENTIAL EXAM COSTS ARE ADDITIONAL
Completing students must take the following in order to work in Florida.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licensing Exam $140
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Statewide Background Check $90.
Live Scan Finger Printing)
State of Florida Ready to Work
CERTIFICATION (approximate costs)
TOOLS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT MAY BE NEEDED
PLEASE NOTE: FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
$36
$50
$5
$5
$25
$121
$3,159
$140.00
$90.00
No Cost
$230.00
revised: 7/2015‐io