Entrance Requirements
Patient Care Technician Program:
To enroll in the hybrid (online and in-person) Patient Care Technician program, students must meet the following criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- Proof of high school diploma, GED, or its equivalent
- Pass the entrance exam with an 80% score
- Current physical examination and immunizations (MMR (measles, mumps, rubella,), Tetanus/Diptheria booster, Hepatitis B Vaccine series/Antibodies, Varicella (chickenpox) immunity)
- A negative result for PPD (Mantoux test and negative chest x-ray) that is valid until the course completion
- Negative drug screen
- Criminal background check (CORI)
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and to reach overhead
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods
- Proof of personal health insurance
- Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
- Proof of COVID Vaccination or provide a valid exemption/declination document
- Proof of a current flu shot or provide a valid exemption/declination document
- Have an American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certificate before the start of clinical rotation/externship. This training is offered on campus by an approved American Heart Association instructor.
- Provide a valid government-issued picture ID (Passport, ID Card, Driver’s License, etc.)
- To attend any of our online classes, students enrolling in any hybrid program MUST have a personal computer and internet access and download Zoom.