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Erwin Technical College

A Hillsborough County Public School

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Class schedule

Patient Care Assistant IET
Monday through Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm
290 hours (72 days)
Starts Jan. 27th, 2025
Instructor: TBD

Workforce Focus

Target Occupation
Medical Careers

Target Population
English as a second language learners, foreign-trained professionals, GED students who are level 5 or better in reading and math, adults with disabilities

Career Pathway
Programs currently offered at HTC are Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technician, Surgical Technology, Central Sterile Processing Technology, Pharmacy Technician.
Programs not currently offered at HTC but are pathways are Electrocardiograph Technology, Emergency Medical Responder, Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Technician, Hemodialysis Technician, Home Health Aide, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Mental Health Technician, Nursing Assistant, Orthopedic Technology, Patient Care Technician

What is IET?
Learner Goals

•By the end of the IET program, achieve a minimum English language proficiency level of Advanced (Level 6) in both Reading and Listening.

•Within 90 days from the conclusion of the IET Program, transition to a full-time career technical program in the Health Science cluster or obtain a job in the sector they receive training for in the IET program.
Program Goals

At the conclusion of the IET Program:

•Maintain 100% attendance in CTE and 80% attendance in AE.

•Administer a minimum of one (1) post test in Adult ESOL.

•Increase the education functioning levels of 100% students as evidenced by measurable skills gains (MSG) by at last one (1) point which represents an increase in students’ English language proficiency.

•100% of program participants will have taken the Phlebotomy Technician certification exams.

•Provide on-ramps for at least 80% of students to enter a career pathway that results in living-wage employment by obtaining an industry certification in either Nursing Assistant or Phlebotomy Technician.
Partner Goals
Entry Requirements
Funding for Tuition
Program Expectations

•Students should have a complete set of learning materials before coming to class.

•Students should arrive to class on-time.

•Students should participate in classroom lessons and activities.

•Students should be able to access to technology and complete reading assignments outside of class time.

•Students must have 100% attendance in CTE Program (165 hours).

•Students should communicate with instructors if you have a problem affecting program participation.

•Students should let their instructors know when they gain employment in their chosen career field.
Program Features
What You Will Learn

•Infection control following standard precautions

•Scope of practice (job skills and duties)

•Phlebotomy in relation to the health care setting

•Identify anatomic structure and function of body system as it relates to phlebotomy

•Skills and knowledge necessary to perform phlebotomy

•Recognize and identify collection supplies and equipment

•Accepted procedures for transporting and processing specimens
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