NUR 103 - Advanced Patient Care Technician

6 credit hours - 45 hours of lecture, 30 hours of college laboratory and 60 hours of clinical practice; one term.
Practice advanced skills and obtain the clinical experience necessary to work as an advanced-level technician in area hospitals. Lab fee $150.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Advanced Patient Care Technician program.

Course Outcomes:

Describe the roles, responsibilities and legal/ethical issues related to the scope of practice of the advanced patient care technician I related to the policy and procedures of the acute care agency and Anne Arundel Community College
Completely and safely perform basic and advanced skills required by the Board of Nursing for an advanced certified nursing assistant of patients in acute care facilities.
Accurately report and document essential information on patient’s conditions and status of care in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain appropriate communication using therapeutic communication techniques with patients, peers, family members, staff and nursing faculty.
Prioritize and implement patient care in an organized and efficient manner.
Care for patients throughout the life span.
Apply the principles of medical and surgical asepsis when administering patient care.