Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Health Sciences: Patient Care Technician Specialization

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SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE

FIRST SEMESTER

CREDITS

SCI1100
Anatomy and Physiology I
3
HEA2200
Medical Terminology
3
SOC2225
Introduction to Psychology
3
ENG1105
Writing and Research
3
CIS1115
Computer Applications
3

SECOND SEMESTER

CREDITS

HEA1101
Foundations of Health Services
3
SCI2100
Anatomy and Physiology II
3
PCT1010
Foundations of Patient Care
6
HEA2203
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Services
3

THIRD SEMESTER

CREDITS

MED1130
Medical Emergencies and Electrocardiography
3
MED1140
Specimen Collection and Procedures
3
PCT1320
Advanced Patient Care
3
ENG2205
Writing Through Literature
3
HEA2310
Patient Care Communication
3

FOURTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

PCT2700
Patient Care Capstone
3
PCT2320
Patient Care Practicum
3
Social Science Elective
3
Humanities Elective
3
Free Elective
3

Graduates of the Health Sciences - Patient Care Specialization AAS program are eligible to sit for a variety of certification examinations, including:

To qualify for graduation, students must participate in the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification examination. Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania do not require individuals to earn the CPCT/A credential before becoming eligible for employment.

The College has not made a determination with respect to certification requirements of other states. Employers may require the CPCT/A credential or prefer candidates who have obtained the CPCT/A credential. This program requires students to participate in the Certified Electrocardiography - CET (NHA) and Certified Phlebotomy - CPT (NHA) exam. Additionally, students must take and pass the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - BLS (AHA) exam. For additional information regarding this program, please visit https://berkeleycollege.edu/academics/undergraduate-degrees/health-sciences/index.html

60 SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION


Under certain circumstances the need to take developmental College Skills courses may lengthen the time required to complete the student’s program, and may result in increased costs to a student.

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