HCT 100 - Health Care Technician Skills Prerequisites/ Corequisites: Eng 101, Mat 101, Sct 100, Ahs 100, Ahs 109, Ahs 104

Institution:

North Georgia Technical College

Subject:

Description:

Provides an introduction to the health care techniques and skills needed to perform in a hospital and/or health care setting in the professional (ancillary) services areas. Provides an overview of the health care field, duties and responsibilities of the health care technician, review of safety, infection control, standard precautions, related anatomy and physiology, and related medical terminology. Also introduces blood collecting techniques, including complications, specimen processing, special collection techniques, point-of-care testing, electrocardiography, basic patient care skills, and basic respiratory care techniques.

Credits:

6.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northgatech.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 754-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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