Patient Care Technician, Basic Certificate
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MXProgram Code: 0396
The Patient Care Technician basic certificate provides the educational background required for pursuing a career in the healthcare industry. The curriculum covers the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function as an entry level healthcare provider. The program focuses on student development in the following competencies essential to all healthcare providers: effective communication, accountability, cultural competence, use of information systems, and patient safety. Upon completion of the BC, students will demonstrate that they can deliver safe, culturally-competent, and evidence-based patient care.
For more information about the Patient Care Technician program at Malcolm X College, visit the program webpage.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| STHLTH 174 | Patient Care Technician Training | 8 |
| STHLTH 624 | BNA Fundamentals/Clinical | 8 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in health professions. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Patient Care Technician Basic Certificate (BC). This does not represent a contract nor does it guarantee course availability.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| STHLTH 174 | Patient Care Technician Training | 8 |
| STHLTH 624 | BNA Fundamentals/Clinical | 8 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
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Phlebotomists
Job Description
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $25,558 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $35,679 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $49,395 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $12 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $17 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $24 |
Annual Job Openings
285 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 31.82% |
| A certificate | 45.45% |
| Some college | 13.64% |
| An Associate degree | 4.55% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 4.55% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
4.55% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Medical Assistants
Job Description
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $27,715 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $37,029 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $50,270 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $13 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $18 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $24 |
Annual Job Openings
1255 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 20.54% |
| A certificate | 44.74% |
| Some college | 17.20% |
| An Associate degree | 0.05% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 17.47% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
17.47% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Nursing Assistants
Job Description
Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $25,443 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $31,765 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $42,981 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $12 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $15 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $21 |
Annual Job Openings
2863 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 41.36% |
| A certificate | 23.98% |
| Some college | 12.20% |
| An Associate degree | 9.82% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 6.10% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 6.55% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
12.65% continue their education beyond an associate degree