Has anyone taken or heard of the Patient Care Assistant training program in Florida?
It's offered at my county tech school and it's 100 more hours than the CNA class and according to the school it entails more training like:
Physical comfort and safety
Foley catheterization
Removal of intravenous catheters and wound staples
Biological support
Social support
Verbal/written procedures
Assisting Nurses with sterile procedures
Plus the standard Basic Healthcare Worker and Nursing Assistant training.
I've read a bunch of posts throughout this site regarding PCA/CNA and I haven't come across anyone that claims to have taken this program. I took a break this semester from my pre-req's to do this in the hopes that I may be able to work in a hospital throughout NS. I haven't been accepted into the RN program yet(have to complete ALL pre-req's before you can even apply

), so going into a hospital as a NS is out of the question, right now. So I chose this route.
I guess I'm just worried that I've invested in something that I could've achieved solely with the CNA course.
OH and when I asked the Advisor about the difference, she said PCA's are trained to work in acute care/hospitals/clinics
as well as LTC, where CNA's are trained for only LTC. I have read on this site that they are the SAME. I just want experience!

(the main reason I chose this program over the CNA was because it covered more). I know that I'm supposed to think that person has my best interest at heart, but ideally she's marketing a business. So, I'm weary and have been asking anyone I can about this matter.
It's pretty much a wash though since I've registered, bought books, uniform, immunizations, and received my nifty I.D. badge.

I'd love to hear your take on this.....TIA
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