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Primary Care Technician Advanced Technical Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Primary Care Technician (PCT) navigates and establishes systems to better serve the citizens of their communities. They help individuals and communities overcome barriers that prevent them from accessing and benefitting from health services. They serve as advocates, facilitators, liaisons, community brokers and resource coordinators. Primary Care Technicians are also trained as direct service providers which will ensure basic levels of care according to an established Plan of Care appropriate to prevention, emergencies, evaluation, and triage.

 

Award Outcomes

Explain the scope of service for the role of the Primary Care Technician

Differentiate between the role of the Primary Care Technician, traditional community health care workers and the emergency medical personnel

Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to assist the patient with the established Plan of Care

Evaluate treatment and referral programs according to policies and protocols

Evaluate the characteristics of health in the community

Identify relevant health and welfare services

Characterize the role of the PCT as a liaison between patients, health and welfare service providers and community advocates

Career Opportunities

Job opportunities are available in any organization that provides community health care, emergency medical services, and public health.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 13 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
EMSV1050Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder)

3

EMSV1100Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

6

EMSV2001Role Advocacy and Outreach

3

EMSV2025Care Coordination Practicum

1

General Education Required 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Advanced Technical Certificate Credits 13

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
EMSV1050Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder)

3

EMSV1100Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

6

Total Credits  9

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
EMSV2001Role Advocacy and Outreach

3

EMSV2025Care Coordination Practicum

1

Total Credits  4

Graduation (13 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

5/6/2024 : BP 7218 / EP 7217