Patient Care Technician Program

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Patient Care Technician

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Patient Care Technician (PCT)

What is a Patient Care Technician? 

Patient Care Technicians (PCT) are valuable members of many healthcare teams. As a PCT, you will work in hospitals, rehabilitation settings, physician offices, clinics or long-term care facilities alongside doctors, nurses, CNAs and other healthcare professionals. They provide direct patient care including but not limited to: obtaining vital signs; turning and repositioning; bathing; patient transfers; patient care set-up; performing EKGs and phlebotomy; performing basic life saving techniques. PCTs are valued members of many healthcare teams. 

Course Description

This program includes 98 total hours of classroom time divided into three modules: Advanced Nurse Aide Skills, Phlebotomy Skills for PCT, and EKG Skills for PCT. All 3 modules must be taken concurrently. 

Upon successful completion, student should be able to: 

  • Describe, demonstrate and record vital signs 
  • Describe the role of the PCT in assisting the patient with their daily activities 
  • Describe compliance, safety and professionalism as a Patient Care Technician 
  • Practice infection control in an acute care setting 
  • Analyze an EKG strip for artifacts, errors and abnormalities to inform the provider 
  • Prepare a specimen sample for the laboratory through appropriate aseptic technique, draw order and labeling/handling 
  • Facilitate patient safety through adherence to regulatory and facility guidelines 
  • Apply clinical skills towards scope of practice to foster optimal patient outcomes in coordination with team members 

Prerequisites 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age 
  • GED or high school diploma 
  • Proof of ACTIVE Certified Nurse Aide certificate number (CNAs from states other than Connecticut may be asked by an employer to obtain Connecticut CNA certification.)

NOTE: Background checks are required for most allied health positions. Students with felony convictions may have difficulty obtaining employment in these fields. 

Certification 

Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible to sit for the National Certification exam issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This program does not prepare you to become certified Phlebotomy Technicians or certified ECG Technicians. 

A final grade of 70 (C-) or higher in EACH module is required to pass this course. 

Course Schedule

Module 1: Advanced Nurse Aide – CRN: 80562 

  • Instructor: Renee Witkovic 
  • Lecture 
    • Instructional Method: Traditional – These classes are fully on campus. For more information about Instructional Methods, visit here. 
    • Dates: 10/22/2024 – 12/19/2024, Tuesdays & Thursdays 
    • Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm 
    • Location: B120 
  • Textbook, certification exam cost and supplies are included, students will receive the textbook on the first day 
  • Registration deadline: 10/8/2024 

Module 2: Phlebotomy Skills for PCT– CRN: 80563 

  • Instructor: Cheri Baldoz
  • Lecture 
    • Instructional Method: Traditional – These classes are fully on campus. For more information about Instructional Methods, visit here. 
    • Dates: 10/15/2024 – 12/17/2024, Mondays & Tuesdays 
    • Times: 12:30pm – 2:30pm 
    • Location: A206 
  • Textbook, certification exam cost and supplies are included, students will receive the textbook on the first day 
  • Registration deadline: 10/8/2024 

Module 3: EKG Skills for PCT– CRN: 80564 

  • Instructor: Evelyn Corda 
  • Lecture 
    • Instructional Method: Traditional – These classes are fully on campus. For more information about Instructional Methods, visit here. 
    • Dates: 11/4/2024 – 12/16/2024, Mondays & Tuesdays 
    • Times: 3:00pm – 5:00pm 
    • Location: B120 
  • Textbook, certification exam cost and supplies are included, students will receive the textbook on the first day 
  • Registration deadline: 10/8/2024 

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To register for this course, please visit Workforce Registration Page. You’ll find directions on how to register, along with information about information sessions with Workforce advisors, funding sources for financing your tuition, refund policies, and more. 

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Cannabis Industry Retail Certificate

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Cannabis Industry Retail Certificate

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Cannabis Industry Retail Certificate

 

Course Description

The Cannabis Industry Retail Certificate was developed to address a growing demand of students interested in entering Cannabis industry. Retail plays a critical role in the cannabis industry, helping educate clients about the effects of cannabis, while ensuring a good shopping experience and ultimately – a good experience with the products. The cannabis industry is experiencing tremendous growth in meeting and serving the needs of recreational marijuana. Students will develop the fundamental skills required to work as professionals in this growing industry that will allow you to quickly walk into a role in any cannabis retail environment.

Students enrolled in this college certificate program will have the opportunity to visit a facility in CT to learn more about this growing field. Dates and Times will discussed during the course and sign up sessions will be available.

Certification

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be ready for entry-level employment in the recreational marijuana industry. In addition, students who complete the program will receive a college certificate of completion and have a strong understanding of the following.

  • Define compliance and operational excellence
  • Analyze plant and human biology in relation to cannabis
  • Identify the various cannabis products and delivery methods available to the customer
  • Examine quality customer service to increase sales
  • Understand dosing and titration strategies
  • Identify best practices for security and transportation

Prerequisites

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 21 years of age by the time of enrollment

Course Schedules

Fall 2024 – More information coming soon!

  • Instructor: Thomas Crouse
  • Instructional Method: LRON – Live/Remote and Online Component – For more information about Instructional Methods, visit here.
  • Date: TBD
  • Time: TBD
  • Room: LRON – Live/Remote and Online Component
  • Cost: $299
  • Registration deadline: TBD

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Mental Health First Aide

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Web Developer Certificate

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Web Developer Certificate

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Web Developer Certificate

Course Description

A Web Developer is responsible for ensuring websites look good and function properly. Web developers collaborate with website and graphic designers, monitor website traffic, troubleshoot website problems when they arise, and update websites as necessary. These classes are offered in a progression from beginner to advanced level which will also enable participants to earn two individual industry recognized certificates in addition to the overall Web Developer Certificate. Learning outcomes include:
• Students will learn HTML programming for the web.
• Students will learn Cascading Style Sheet formatting.
• Students will learn some of the most popular web tools such as WordPress and Wix.
• More advanced topics such as CMS and Building Dynamic Websites will also be covered.
• Students will demonstrate their proficiency by maintaining their own portfolio.
• Basic Language Elements.
• Object Oriented Programming.
• Web Application Basics.
• Utility Methods for Arrays, Observable and Observer Objects, Date & Times, Using Scanner Regular Expression.
• GUI Programming.

Duration of Training

482 hours: Class 4 days a week (Full time option. Part-time is also available). Instruction includes instructor and self-study training. The Google Data Analytics is 180hrs and the Google UX Design courses is 200hrs of self-study training, of which 50hrs for each course will be facilitated by an instructor.

Certification

• College Certificate of Completion in Web Developer
• Google Data Analytics Certificate
• Google UX Design Certificate

Certificate Courses

• Prerequisite: IT Bootcamp (Beginner), 24hrs
• Web Design (Beginner), 30hrs
• Google Data Analytics Certificate (Intermediate), 180hrs
• Google UX Design Certificate (Intermediate), 200hrs
• JAVA (Intermediate), 30hrs
• PHP/MYSQL (Intermediate), 18hrs

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This Program is offered at 9 CT State Locations. Cost: Funding available for eligible students. For more information call 860-215-9028.

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Network and Cloud Certificate

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Network and Cloud Certificate

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Network and Cloud Certificate

Course Description

This certificate is intended for individuals with five years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing network solutions. Candidates should have experience with AWS security best practices, AWS storage options, and AWS networking, have knowledge of advanced networking architectures and interconnectivity options, and be able to design, implement and optimize global, cloud networks. These classes are offered in a progression from beginner to advanced level which will also enable participants to earn four individual industry recognized certifications in addition to the overall Network and Cloud Certificate. (One exam voucher for each AWS Cloud Foundations, Architecture, Operations and Developer
included in the tuition.)
Learning outcomes include:
• Able to build solutions for account security.
• Monitoring, automation.
• Understanding of AWS services like AWS Lambda, AWS X-Ray, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud, and more.

Prerequisite

Five years+ of hands-on experience architecting and implementing network solutions.

Duration of Training

144 hours: Class 3 days a week (full time option. Part-time is also available).

Certification

• College Certificate of Completion in Network and Cloud
• AWS Cloud Foundations Certification
• AWS Cloud Architecture Certification
• AWS Cloud Operations Certification
• AWS Cloud Developer Certification

Certificate Courses

• AWS Cloud Foundations (Intermediate), 24hrs
• AWS Cloud Architecture (Advanced), 40hrs
• AWS Cloud Operations (Advanced), 40hrs
• AWS Cloud Developer (Advanced), 40hrs

Register Now!

This program is offered at 9 CT State locations. Cost: Funding available for eligible students. For more information call 860-215-9028.

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Network+ N10-008 Certification Preparation (Online)

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Network+ N10-008 Certification Preparation (Online)

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Network+ N10-008 Certification Preparation (Online)

Course Description

CompTIA Network+ is a vendor-neutral networking certification that is trusted around the world. It validates the essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless networks. CompTIA Network+ certified individuals are in-demand worldwide. Students will gain the necessary skills to prepare them for the Network+ certification exam, including establishing basic network design and connectivity, understanding and maintaining network documentation, identifying network limitations and weaknesses and implementing network security, standards and protocols. The successful candidate will have a basic understanding of emerging network technologies, including unified communications and mobile, cloud and virtualization technologies. The CompTIA Network+ certification exam is not included in the cost of the course, but is estimated at $170 when using an MCC academic discount. The course instructor will inform students about the exam application process. Network+ testing centers can be found at www.pearsonvue. com/comptia.

This program is working in collaboration with Manchester Community College.

Required

Internet access and computer. Microphone and webcam needed for live audio/video training. This course will be taught using Webex. The instructor will contact students with further instructions one to three business days prior to class.

Prerequisites

CompTIA A+ Certified or equivalent experience and minimum of nine months’ experience in network support or administration; or academic training equivalency.

Course Schedule

Spring 2023 CRN# 14741

  • Instructor: Peter Charles Rinsland
  • Instructional Method: LRON (Live Remote) – These classes are similar to traditional classes except they are fully online. You attend LRON classes at the scheduled times with your professor and classmates in a WebEx session. For more information about Instructional Methods, visit here.
  • Date: 5/10/23-6/5/23
  • Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00-4:00pm
  • Cost: Funding available for eligible students – Includes Cloud Practitioner Certification Exam Fee
  • Registration deadline: 5/1/23

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To register for this course, please visit Career Connect.

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Allied Health

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Three Rivers offers non-credit training programs and certification in some of the fastest-growing health care careers in Connecticut. Here are our offerings.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

Basic Life Support is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. This four-hour course teaches both single-rescuer and team basic support skills for application in prehospital and in-facility environments, focusing on high-quality CPR and team dynamics. Learn more.

Central Sterile Processing Technician

This program includes 80 hours program includes classroom time covering decontamination and sterilization processing, anatomy and physiology, microbiology infection control, and identification of surgical instruments. Students will also be required to complete a clinical externship. Central Sterile Processing Technicians (CSPT) are responsible for packaging surgical instruments in hospitals, medical offices, surgical centers, and clinics. Learn more

Nurse AideCertified Nurse Aide (CNA)

The Certified Nurse Aide training program is designed to prepare individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a Certified Nurse Aide, the first step to a career in the medical field. Upon successful completion of this 105 hour course, the graduate will be qualified to be placed on the State Certified Nurse Aide Registry. Learn more.

Community Health Worker

In partnership with the Health Education Center, our NEW Community Health Worker program consists of 90 classroom hours and an additional 50 hours of practicum experience. This program is designed to train individuals to work alongside clinically-trained healthcare professionals to facilitate access to health care services. Learn More

                                    Dental Assistant

Dental Assisting

This 2-semester program consists of 200 lecture/lab hours + 150 clinical hours at an offsite location and is designed to introduce students into the dental profession. It will teach students about what is required to work in a dental practice. Topics include; infection control, dental charting, preparing the patient, basic chair-side assisting, dental instruments and hand-pieces, tray set-up and procedures, dental materials, and more. Learn more.

EKG Technician

EKG Technicians are responsible for performing electrocardiogram (EKG) tests in order to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. This comprehensive 40-hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and take their national certification exams. Learn more.

Introduction to Medical Cannabis

This course provides introductory knowledge about cannabis as well as detailed information about how medical cannabis is practiced in Connecticut. This class will explore approved medical conditions and how cannabis can be used to treat them. A variety of topics including state laws on medical marijuana, the chemical composition of cannabis, and how it plays a role in human physiology and pharmacology. Learn more.

Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program is an exciting opportunity for Certified Nurse Aides to advance their skills, earn a better salary, and have more job options in a changing employment market. PCTs are valued members of the health care team in hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, and long-term care facilities. They provide safe and appropriate basic patient care, as delegated by a licensed nurse, to assist patients in achieving established outcomes. Learn More

Professional Medical Billing and Coding

This one-year (3 semester) program trains you to work with billing systems, insurance coding, and patient charts in physician offices, outpatient hospital facilities, even insurance companies, and more. Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to apply to become nationally certified as a CPC-A (Certified Professional Coder Apprentice) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).  Learn more.

Pharmacy Technician

This 134 hour program trains you to be a pharmacy technician who will work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist at pharmacies in hospitals, clinics, retail pharmacies, and other facilities. A pharmacy technician’s main responsibility is filling prescriptions according to doctors’ orders for dispensing to patients. Learn more.

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Technician

This accelerated 120 hour program trains you to be an important member of the clinical laboratory team, drawing blood from patients, transporting the blood specimens to the laboratory to prepare for testing, and entering patient data into computer systems. You will be prepared for entry-level competencies as phlebotomists in hospitals, clinics, blood banks, and other healthcare settings. Learn more.

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistants are a critical part of the veterinary practice team. From patient care to client education, veterinary assistants contribute in many important ways. The Veterinary Assistant program trains people for a career working as a veterinary assistant. Learn more.

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Job Opportunities from Workforce Partners

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Job Postings!

Employment opportunities from our workforce partners.

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Advantage Dental Group, LLC 

Dental Assistant opportunity in East Lyme and Quaker Hill, CT

Always Best Care

CNA and allied health opportunities in Manchester, CT.

Amedisys

Home Health Aide opportunity.

Apple Rehab

CNA opportunity in multiple locations including Uncasville.

Assured Quality Homecare (ASQ)

CNA and Allied Health opportunities located in multiple locations.

Athena Health Care Systems

CNA opportunities located in Farmington, CT.

Avalon Health Center

CNA opportunities in the Mystic, CT area.

Bayview Health Care

NEW! CNA opportunity in Waterford, CT.

Care at Home

CNA opportunity in multiple locations.

Careco Medical

CNA opportunities located in Waterford, CT

Companions and Home Helpers

PCA opportunity located in multiple locations.

Complete Care

CNA opportunities located in Groton, CT.

Connecticut Children’s Hospital 

Pharmacy Technician opportunity located in multiple locations.

Dynamic Touch Homecare

CNA opportunity located in Manchester, CT.

Elmbrook Village

CNA Job Fair in Bozrah, CT.

Fairview 

CNA and Allied Health opportunities in Groton, CT

The Key 

Allied Health opportunities in multiple locations.

Lower Valley Care Advocates

Allied health opportunities in multiple locations.

The Mohegan Sun Tribe

Allied health opportunities and more located in Uncasville.

Portland Care and Rehabilitation Centre

CNA opportunities located in Portland, CT.

Project Genesis

CNA opportunities located in multiple locations.

StoneRidge

CNA opportunity in Mystic, CT.

Utopia Home Care

CNA opportunities in New London, CT

VCA Animal Hospital

Veterinary technician opportunities in multiple locations.

Yale New Haven Health

CNA opportunities with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Westerly Hospital.

Check out the CT DOL American Job Center in your area!

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American Industries

Aggregate, asphalt, excavation and milling opportunities in Jewett City, CT.

The Cooper Group

Field Carpenter opportunity in New England.

Davis Standard

General Machinist, CNC Operator, Assembly Technician, Lathe Operator and more. Located in Pawcatuck, CT.

Fire Alarm Specialty Design, LLC

AutoCAD Drafter in Windham, CT.

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Manufacturing opportunities in Groton, CT.

LBI, Inc.

Marine Technician opportunity in Groton, CT.

Performance Compounding

Manufacturing opportunity in Pawcatuck, CT.

Prysmian Group

Manufacturing work opportunity in Windham, CT.

Rand-Whitney Containerboard

Fork-lift operator and Power Plant operator.

Thayer Mahan Group

USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) Pilot in Groton, CT.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc

Manufacturing opportunities in Stonington, CT.

Check out the CT DOL American Job Center in your area!

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Amazon

Student employment opportunities.

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Mohegan Sun

Job opportunities including Barista, Security Officer, Reservationist, Bartender and more located in Uncasville, CT.

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Information Security Certificate

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Information Security Certification

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Information Security Certificate

Course Description

A security certificate is used to provide the security level of a website to general visitors, Internet service providers (ISPs) and Web servers. A security certificate is also known as a digital certificate and as a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate. These classes are offered in a progression from beginner to advanced level which will also enable participants to earn five individual industry recognized certifications in addition to the overall Information Security Certificate. (The following courses include one exam voucher in the tuition: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, and CISSP or Associate of (ISC)² CISSP, depending on experience).

Learning outcomes include:
• Identifying the fundamental concepts of computer security.
• Security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Manage data, Applications, and Host Security.
• Implement Network Security.
• Manage Certificates.
• Identify and Implement Compliance and operational security measures.
• Manage Risk, Troubleshoot and manage Security Incidents.
• Plan for business continuity and disaster recovery

Prerequisites

Candidate must have experience in information technology. Preferred experience with Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communication and Network Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, Software Development Security. Per ISC²: A candidate who doesn’t yet have the required experience to become a CISSP may become an Associate of (ISC)² after successfully passing the CISSP exam. The Associate of (ISC)² will then have six years to earn the experience needed for CISSP certification.

Duration of Training

406 hours: Class 4 days a week (Full time option. Part-time is also available). Instruction includes instructor and self-study training. The Google IT Support is 150hrs of self-study training, of which 50hrs will be facilitated by an instructor.

Certification

• College Certificate of Completion in Information Security CompTIA A+ Certification
• Google IT Support Certificate
• CompTIA A + Certification
• CompTIA Network + Certification
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Certified Ethical Hacker Certification
• Associate of ISC² or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certificate Courses

• Prerequisite: IT Bootcamp (Beginner), 24hrs
• Google IT Support Certificate (Beginner), 150hrs
• CompTIA A+ Certification (Intermediate)CompTIA Network + Certification (Beginner), 72hrs
• CompTIA Network+ Certification (Intermediate), 42hrs
• CompTIA Security+ Certification (Intermediate), 42hrs
• Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, 6hrs
• Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council) (Intermediate), 35hrs
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (or Associate CISSP)(isc2.org),
(Advanced), 35hrs

Register Now!

This Program is offered at 9 CT State locations. Cost: Funding available for eligible students. For more information call 860-215-9028

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Foundation Summer Scholarships Application

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Foundation Summer Scholarship

The scholarship awards will be determined on a first-come first-serve basis when all eligibility criteria are successfully met. To be eligible for summer scholarship support, your HOME campus must be Three Rivers.
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    Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, screenshot, Max. file size: 50 MB.
    Submit a copy of your Spring 2024 student bill that can be found by going to myctstate, student accounts and billing, my account, under my account, click on account activity, select Spring 2024, save as PDF.

    Requested Summer Course (Preferred)

    Please refer to the summer 2024 course schedule to select the summer course you will register for if you receive this financial assistance award.

    Requested Summer Course (Second Choice)

    In case you are unable to get the course you prefer above, choose a second course in your major. Please refer to the summer 2024 course schedule to select the summer course you will register for if you receive this financial assistance award.
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    Questions?

    Contact the  Office of Institutional Advancement at 860-215-9207 or bbaillargeon@threerivers.edu

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