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[COLOR=#000000]The PCT training is designed to train students to a level in patient care technology that prepares them for certification and employment as a PCT. The course often offers students training in anatomy and basic science, CPR, First Aid, Phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care technology. Certificates that may be available in these courses may include: Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and Electrocardiography Technician. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] What state are you in? I have tons of PCT listings.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#000000]The Patient Care Technician is a multi-disciplinary technical worker trained to provide basic nursing assistant care as well as other skilled function. The role of the Patient Care Technician includes duties traditionally performed by the staff from several different departments such as nursing, phlebotomy, EKG and respiratory. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]The PCT training is designed to train students to a level in patient care technology that prepares them for certification and employment as a PCT. The course often offers students training in anatomy and basic science, CPR, First Aid, Phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care technology. Certificates that may be available in these courses may include: Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and Electrocardiography Technician. [/COLOR]

Here is the Laws and Regulations for Certified Nurse Aides http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/nursing_laws_regs.htm I'm pretty sure that Florida is the only state that allows challenging of the state exam. Have you considered taking a free CNA course in Virginia. Tap Into Hope Friendship Retirement Community and Riverside Regional Medical Center are just a few that offer free CNA Training in Virginia from time to time.

It depends on the state in which you live. Federal legislation (42 CFR 484.36) requires that Medicare-certified home health agencies employ home health aides who are trained and evaluated through training programs approved by their state. Federal regulations require that these training programs consist of at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical or clinical training and 12 hours of continuing education per 12 month period. Less than one-third of states require more than the minimum federal standard of 75 hours for Home Health Aide training, as summarized in the accompanying chart: • 34 states and the District of Columbia do not require more than the minimum federal standard of 75 hours, a standard which has not been changed in 20 years. • 16 states exceed the federal minimum for training hours, but only 6 of those meet the standard suggested by the IOM of 120 hours. • 14 states require more than the minimum 16 hours of clinical training, with required clinical hours ranging up to 80 hours. Of the 16 states exceeding the federal standard, 10 require Home Health Aides to be Certified Nurse Aides. An additional 4 states allow CNAs to become certified Home Health Aides with supplementary training. Source phinational.org

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