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Why Patient Care Assistant

This program is focused on those individuals who wish to pursue careers in health care which are short-term and expedite students into the workforce. The successful completion of the Patient Care Assistant Certificate awards students with Phlebotomy Certification as well as Basic Nurse Assistant Training certificate.

Students are eligible to take the State of Illinois Nurse Assistant Certificate Exam. While taking the career and technical coursework, the student receives support via Adult Education to ensure successful completion.

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Locations
East Campus
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
24
Next Start Date
Fall

Careers In Patient Care Assistance

  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Secretaries
  • Administrative Assistant

Learning Objectives

 Students completing this program will be able to:

  • Display Nursing Assistant knowledge at a competent level.
  • Demonstrate competence performing Phlebotomy skills.
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Contact Admissions

Quad-Cities Campus
309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000

East Campus
309-854-1724