Patient Care Specialist
Overview
The Patient Care Specialist Program at the Medical Training Institute of New York prepares students to assist medical providers with both administrative and clinical duties in healthcare settings. The curriculum includes dialysis, CNA, phlebotomy, and patient care technician training. Students are prepared to work in hospitals, assisted living, or long-term care facilities under a licensed nurse's supervision.
Program Components
- Dialysis
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Patient Care Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
What Does a Patient Care Specialist Do?
Patient Care Specialists provide healthcare in hospitals and medical facilities, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with daily tasks, and operating dialysis equipment. They offer emotional support, help with treatments, and ensure patient comfort.
Key Duties
- Operate dialysis equipment
- Monitor vital signs and patient conditions
- Assist with mobility, hygiene, and dressing
- Perform phlebotomy tasks
- Help with patient transport and imaging tests
- Provide emotional support and patient education
Phlebotomy & EKG
- Phlebotomists draw blood for lab testing, ensuring patient comfort, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining samples.
- EKG Technicians conduct heart tests to detect cardiovascular issues, monitor heart performance, and maintain EKG equipment.
Program Summary
Course overview
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Program Schedule Guidelines
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MTI Mission & Goals
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Program Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PCS101 | Introduction to Health Care | 315 |
| PCS102 | Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | 125 |
| PCS103 | Introduction to EKG and Phlebotomy | 120 |
| PCS104 | Dialysis Technician | 170 |
| PCS105 | Career Development Skills | 20 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS | 750 | |
Grading Scale and Methods of Evaluation
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Admission
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Tuition, Books & Technology Fees
Total Program Cost:
| Program | Patient Care Specialist |
| Hours | 750 |
| Application Fee: | $100 |
| Tuition: | $6,700 |
| Technology Fee: | $400 |
| Clinical & Lab Fee: | $650 |
| Book Fee: | $541 |
| Uniform Fee: | $66 |
| Total Program Cost: | $8,457 |
TUITION AND FEES
Registration Fee:
A non-refundable Registration fee of $100 is due during registration to reserve a seat in the program.
Clinical/Lab
The Clinical/Lab fee is used to cover the cost of the Liability insurance policy, student lab equipment and supplies, and to provide students with Liability insurance during their clinical rotation internship.
Technology
The Technology Fee provides students with access to Online Learning Resources, the learning management system (“LMS”), and the student portal.
Books:
Required books for the specific module of the program a student is entering can be requested from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores prior to the start of each quarter.
Uniform
Students can request one (1) set of MTI logo scrubs from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores prior to the start of the program. Additional uniforms may be purchased from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores.
Tuition:
The total cost for the Patient Care Specialist program is $8,457, which includes $6,700 in tuition and $1,757 in additional fees. Payments are due before the start of a Quarter and are divided into refundable and non-refundable portions, as outlined below.
| Refundable | Non-Refundable | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to Quarter 1 & 2 | Total | Tuition | Technology | Clinical & Lab | Registration | Books | Uniform |
| $5,874 | $4,467 | $267 | $433 | $100 | $541 | $66 | |
| Prior to Quarter 3 | $2,583 | $2,233 | $133 | $167 | |||
| Total Cost | $8,457 | $6,700 | $400 | $650 | $100 | $541 | $66 |
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Instructor
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What Does a Patient Care Specialist Do?
Patient Care Specialists provide basic healthcare in hospitals or medical facilities. They monitor vital signs, assist with daily activities (eating, grooming, restroom), and offer emotional support. They also help physicians and nurses with treatments, explain procedures and medications to patients and families, and report any health changes to the healthcare team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor blood pressure, pulse, and heartbeat
- Provide compassionate care and address patient concerns
- Reposition patients and assist with mobility
- Help with hygiene, dressing, and food/liquid intake
- Escort patients for tests and treatments
- Set up and maintain dialysis machines
- Monitor patient health during dialysis treatments
- Maintain a sterile environment and ensure equipment functionality
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Laboratory Techniques
- Safety and Health
- Introduction to EKG
- Practice on Mannequin
- Live Practice
- Infection Control, OSHA & Universal Precautions
- Introduction to Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture Procedures: Practice on Mannequin & Live Practice
- Scientific Principles of Dialysis
- The Water Treatment System
- Monitoring During Dialysis
- Dialyzer Reuse
- Hemodialysis Clinical Simulation
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Career Development Skills and Management Skills
- Job placement assistance
- Patient Care Technician Exam Review and NHA Exam Preparation
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) New York State Board Exam
- Certified Hemodialysis Technician/Technologist (CHT) BONENT Exam
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified EKG Technician (CET), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exams
WHO WILL BENEFIT
Those Considering Nursing
If your goal is to become a nurse, starting out as a Patient Care Specialist is a great opportunity to explore the nursing field. You'll get the chance to work alongside Physicians, RNs, and LPNs in a variety of healthcare settings, earning invaluable experience and skills along the way. MTINY will prepare you for your RN and LPN Entrance Examination
Aspiring Medical Professionals
Working as a Patient Care Specialist gives many of us our first taste of working in the medical field. You might gain inspiration to continue that career path and get a more in-depth understanding of the medical world. It's okay to share this desire with your interviewer. It shows your dedication to the field and a willingness to learn
Job Stability
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects approximately 174,000 job opening for Patient Care Technician each year between 2019 and 2029. An aging population, along with a nationwide nursing shortage across all levels of nursing, translates to a high level of job stability throughout the end of the decade
Winter 2025
January 21, 2025
Total hours: 125
Day, Evening, Weekend Options
Total weeks: 6-8
Hours/Weeks: 16-25
Tuition Cost: $6,700
Total Program Cost: $8,457
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