Patient Care Assisting, TCC

Table of Contents

Admissions

Required Age:  16			High School Diploma or GED Required?  No
Minimum Test Scores
	Reading:	N/A
	Mathematics:	N/A
	English:	N/A
	Other	N/A

Program Structure

(Program Numbering System)

Statement

A Major Code of TTP1 and a CIP Code of 51.1614P1are applied to the Patient Care Assisting TCC program

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code TTP1 and CIP Code 51.1614P1 are to the program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Program Code and a CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the State which have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

Statement

The Patient Care Assisting TCC program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification codes are assigned to each course.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code TTP1 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as the statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Patient Care Assisting TCC program is assigned a Major Code of TTP1, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:      

Program Title

Patient Care Assisting, TCC

Program Description

The patient care assistant may give most of the basic care to the patient.  The program provides a sequence of courses that emphasize a combination of theory, clinical and practical experience application necessary for successful employment.

 

 

Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) Final Exit Point

Patient Care Assistant

16 Minimum credit hours credit required for graduation