Patient Care Technician

This course introduces students to both direct patient care and indirect care provided by various hospital departments. It provides a general over view of the medical field, as well as job opportunities and basic office procedures.

Major Topics:

· Anatomy & Physiology

· Medical Terminology

· Basic Nursing Skills

· Personal Hygiene

· Patient Preparation

· Vital Signs

· Charting, Feeding, Bathing

· Patient Nourishment/Dietary Needs

· Communication Skills

· Legal Issues

· Dress Code & Code of Conduct

· Work Force Preparation & Job-seeking Skills

· A-G approved by CSU & UC (G – Elective)

· Dual Enrolled with Shasta College (up to 1 units may be earned)

· Industry Certifications: First Aid, CPR

Medical Scribe Specialist

This program is two years in length, and is designed to give the student the opportunity to acquire specific knowledge and skills to work as a medical scribe specialist. The student acquires patient care knowledge and skills in the classroom, with the possibility of participating in a community classroom site. In order to enroll in this course as a senior, students must meet the minimum academics requirements in the Patient Care Technician course, taken junior year.

Major Topics:

· Allied Health

· Anatomy & Physiology

· HIPAA

· Infection Control

· General Health

· Nutrition

· Medical Terminology

· Charting

· Communication Skills

· Dual Enrolled with Shasta College (up to 8 units may be earned)

· Industry Certifications: Medical Scribe Specialist