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

Register Now!

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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Commencement 2024

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Commencement 2024

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00 am

Welcome graduates and families! Commencement is a great milestone in one’s life. It is a time where graduates, family members, and friends come together to celebrate the students of CT State Three Rivers, their dedication, and their successes.

Congratulations to the graduates in the Class of 2024!

Commencement Central

This webpage will serve as the hub for all things Commencement: the ceremony, graduate profiles, a video recording of the ceremony, Nursing Pinning information, as well as a collection of media coverage, speeches and all the relevant information pertaining to the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.

Date and Location

Commencement 2024 will take place on Tuesday, May 28 at 10:00 am at Mohegan Sun. The event will take place rain or shine.

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Participation in the ceremony

The annual May ceremony allows the campus to recognize students that completed their degree at the end of the Fall or Winter Terms plus those that will be finishing their degree requirements in May or August. Students must have filed a graduation application in their myCTState portal before April 15 and must be successfully completing (or registered in for Summer) their final classes prior to the Graduation “Palooza” event. All participating graduates must have ordered their cap/gown via Josten’s as coordinated by the Student Programming Office (SPO).

Commencement Ceremony

Those graduates and degree candidates participating in the ceremony are expected to arrive at Mohegan Sun Uncas Ballroom by 8:30 am on May 28. Students are asked to report to the Uncas Ballroom where directions will be provided for check-in and the processional line up will begin to form by 9:00 am.

Diplomas

Diplomas will be available at a later date, and students that have met all degree requirements will be notified via email when their diploma is ready for pickup

Cap and Gown Pick-up

Caps and gowns must be ordered by April 15 via the Cap and Gown Ordering form. Caps and gowns can be picked up on May 15 from 9 am to 7 pm at the Grad-a-Palooza in the multi-purpose room.

Grad Party

Graduates should attend the festive grad party on May 21 from 4 pm to 7 pm. The party will double as the rehearsal with free food, great music and giveaways!

Nursing Pinning

The 63rd Nursing Pinning Ceremony will take place Tuesday, May 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Mohegan Sun.

Day of Commencement

Seating

There is no assigned seating, however the best seats will normally be taken first and quickly. Each participating graduate will be allocated a limited number of tickets, depending on size of graduating class. Watch for specific information that will be available closer to Commencement.

Directions and Parking

Directions to Mohegan Sun
Parking is free. The closest parking garage to the venue is Riverview Garage.

Photography

Professional photos of the graduates will be taken by GradImages™ as students receive their diploma case and again after they exit the stage. Students will receive proofs from GradImages™ via email and these can also be viewed online at www.gradimages.com, however there is no obligation to purchase.

Personal photographs and videos may be taken only from seats or in the designated photo area to the left of the stage.

View photos from commencement.

Video

The entire commencement will be filmed by Three Rivers and live streamed on the Three Rivers YouTube page. A link to the live stream will also be available on the CT State Three Rivers Facebook page. The video will be available on the Three Rivers YouTube Channel.

Do’s and Don’ts

Photographs and videos may be taken only from seats or in the designated photo area.
Cell phones should be set to silent during the ceremony.
Please remain in your seat until the end of the ceremony.
No balloons or confetti will be permitted inside the ballroom.
No liquor or smoking is permitted.

Disruptive Behavior Notice

Commencement is a celebratory occasion and we should respect the hard work of our graduates, as well as their families and friends in attendance. Any individual or group engaging in activity that interrupts or disrupts the normal progression of the ceremonies is not permitted and anyone engaging in that behavior will be asked to leave the event. Failure to leave may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the college. Disruptive behaviors and/or refusing to leave when ordered may result in police action and subsequent criminal charges

Congratulation Videos

Congratulations to this Year’s Graduates!

Congratulations Class of 2024!

CT State Inaugural Commencement Exercises 2024

Video Transcript

Time Code	Audio	Visuals
00:00-00:03	[BAGPIPE MUSIC – The Brave]	Blue screen with CT State seal Words on the screen read “Inaugural Commencement Exercises 2024-Connecticut State Community College”
00:03-00:06	[BAGPIPE MUSIC – The Brave]	Musicians march while playing the bagpipes and drums
00:12-00:16	Male Voice 1: “In May, Connecticut State Community College celebrated its inaugural commencement.	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
00:16-00:31	The product of the consolidation of Connecticut’s twelve community colleges, CT State is Connecticut’s largest college and recognized its first graduates with ceremonies across the state.” [Music and Students Cheering]	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassels, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
00:32-00:51	Male Voice 2: “Whether a student started at one of the legacy colleges, or completed their credentials completely under the auspices of CT State, one thing was clear – their commencement was the highlight of their academic career and an opportunity to celebrate their hard work and thank the family and friends who supported their success.” [Music and Students Cheering]	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
00:52-00:57	Male Voice 3: “More than five thousand degrees and certificates were awarded during the twelve ceremonies.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassels, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
00:57-01:04	Female Voice 1: “CT State President Dr. John Maduko offered words of congratulations and encouragement at six of the campuses.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
01:04-01:28	Voice of Dr. John Maduko: “We are thankful to your families and faculty and staff and mentors in your lives, who have been with you for every step of your journey. These relationships have been fundamental to your success, providing a foundation of support that has brought us to this joyous celebration.” [MUSIC]	The video of Dr. Maduko’s speech overlaps with clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping a tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
01:29-01:35	Female Voice 1: “Special guest speakers and student award winners inspired graduates at all twelve.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
01:35-01:44	Dr. Richard Blumenthol: “Congratulations! You did it. You made it, and you deserve a great round of applause from all of us!”	Richard Blumenthol speaks at the podium
01:44-01:46	[APPLAUSE]	Students in audience clap
01:46-02:07	Student speaker: “No matter how low you’ve been, you’ve made it to where you are now. And if you’ve done this, you already have the tools to accomplish whatever you want to in life. Keep taking those steps little by little, one by one, day after day, and don’t let your challenges or your past define you.” [MUSIC]	Student Speaker at the podium and students in the audience listening intently to her speech.
02:07-02:16	CEO Kim Hogan: “Campus CEOs and Presidents lead the proceedings, and were joined on the platform by campus leaders, dignitaries, and students with exceptional academic records.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
02:16-02:22	Male Voice 4: “Faculty ushered their students through the commencement procession while staff encouraged them.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassels, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
02:22-02:31	Male Voice 5: “Families and friends cheered as diplomas were handed out, and tears of pride were shed both on the stage, and in the audience.” [MUSIC]	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
02:32-02:41	Male Voice 6: “After every ceremony, students and their guests posed for photos. Prominent in each was a proud graduate holding a diploma.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassels, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
02:41-02:58	CEO Kim Hogan: “CT State’s inaugural commencement ceremonies celebrated the very best that each campus had to offer – their outstanding students, the support of faculty and staff who saw them through their journey, and the love and pride of their family and friends as they saw the tangible reward of their student’s commitment and dedication to improving their lives and that of their families.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
02:58-03:05	Overlapping voices: “Congratulations to all of the Class of 2024!” [MUSIC]	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassels, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.

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Commencement 2023

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm

Welcome graduates and families! Commencement is a great milestone in one’s life. It is a time where graduates, family members, and friends come together to celebrate the students of Three Rivers Community College, their dedication, and their successes.

Congratulations to the graduates in the Class of 2023!