What is the purpose of the program?

Nashville State Community College, HCA Healthcare Foundation/TriStar Health, and Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) have teamed up to create a new accelerated career pipeline to the high-demand healthcare industry. Working together, the three organizations are educating and creating a pathway for needed patient care technicians, particularly for residents in historically underserved areas, in healthcare facilities throughout the Metro Nashville area.

Cost to student:

FREE

What is a Patient Care Technician?

Whether in a hospital, nursing home, long-term care facility, or a doctor's office, technicians play a vital role in patient care. Working directly with patients and nurses, technicians typically assist with:

•  Managing food and liquid intake
•  Monitoring vital signs
•  Drawing blood
•  Serving meals
•  Administering IVs
•  Changing bedding

Benefits of being a Patient Care Technician:

• A high-demand career position in the healthcare industry.
• On average, technicians are paid $18.00 an hour.
• Provide critical primary care to patients. 
• Being a patient care technician can serve as a stepping stone to a healthcare-related career.

Program details:
Students will receive two weeks of classroom and lab instruction in a state-of-the-art simulation lab at the Nashville State Community College White Bridge Road campus.

o Classroom/Simulation Room: Two weeks (32 hours)

• Monday- Thursday evenings (4 hours/day)
• Location: Nashville State Community College, White Bridge Road campus

Criteria to be eligible for program:

• At least 18 years old
• Must be able to pass drug and background screening (to be eligible for possible post-program employment).

 

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	Registration Fee	$ 0.00