Patient Care Technician (CERT1)

• Currently, LSC-Tomball has a partnership with Tomball ISD Innovation Center Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH). Only students attending P-TECH may participate in the Patient Care Technician program.
• The patient care technician curriculum is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position as a patient care technician. The program provides competency in the fundamentals of patient care and basic nursing skills, imparting the knowledge and skills required of certified nursing aides, in addition to training in basic EKG and phlebotomy.
• Program Highlights
• Throughout the program, students will receive hands-on instruction from experienced professionals and can practice skills in modern labs and clinical settings. The content of the program is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills related to medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the human body, patient care and treatment, determining medical emergencies, hospital procedures, introduction to electrocardiogram, phlebotomy, and clinical practice.
• Credentials and Careers
• Program graduates will be eligible to obtain a Nurse Aide Certification, a Patient Care Technician Certification, a Phlebotomy Certification, and an EKG Technician certification, upon successfully passing the applicable certification examinations. Graduates will be qualified for employment at hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home health, and other health care institutions under the supervision of a licensed vocational or registered nurse.
• Transferability of Curriculum
• Some coursework may be eligible to satisfy requirements of related programs at Lone Star College. Please consult with a program advisor for more information.

In addition to application requirements with Lone Star College, the student must also comply with the admission policy of, complete the application process for and be accepted into the Tomball ISD Innovation Center Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH).

• This award requires 15 credit hours in total.
• Lone Star College reports 336 contact hours for this award.

• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA and CDC requirements applicable to health care settings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy.
• Provide safe and competent patient care including emergency procedures within the legal and ethical boundaries of a patient care technician.
• Apply basic principles of electrocardiogram interpretation.
• Apply laboratory safety rules.

• Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 15 credit hours.
• Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($3,735.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($4,695.00).
• Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
• Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
• Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.

• Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible to take certification examinations for:
• Nurse Aide Certification
• Patient Care Technician Certification
• Phlebotomy Certification
• EKG Technician Certification

A clear criminal background check is required for admission to the program and is a requirement to complete clinical coursework in the health care facility setting.