Nurse Aide Program - Training Programs

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102 Standard Warehouse Road

Lugoff, SC 29078

123 E College St. Bishopville, SC 29010

Training Programs

Patient Care Technician Program

Patient Care Technician Highlights

With training as a Patient Care Technician, students will be able to work in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health care agencies, and doctors’ offices. The Patient Care Technician program combines training in Certified Nursing Assistant, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician courses. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to take the Certified Patient Technician/Assistant exam offered through NHA and earn the designation of CPCT/A.

Students will rotate through hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and clinics for practical experience in EKG and cardiac monitoring. Students will be required to comply with regulations required by off-campus clinical sites, which include a background check, drug screening, provide proof of required immunizations, COVID-19 vaccinations/exemptions, etc.

Upon meeting all requirements for graduation, students will receive a certificate and be able to apply for National Testing. A certificate of completion will not be granted unless fees are paid in its entirety.

Certificate of Completion will include name of student and that the student has successfully completed the specific training program. It will have the name of the program along with the completion hours totaling 188.

Program Plan

Program Hours

Program

Program Cost

Program Hours

100 Hours

Nursing Assistant Program

Our nursing assistant program encompasses comprehensive training which includes basic nursing concepts training in a classroom learning theory, lab simulation activities performed in our clinical area and hands-on clinical training at a local nursing home. We offer evening classes/clinical rotation according to the following times.

Hybrid Available

January 8-February 8
February 12-March 14
March 18-April 18
April 22-May 23
May 27-June 27
July 1-August 1
August 5-September 5
September 9-October 10
October 14-November 14
November 18-December 19

Program Cost

$1,000

Base Tuition Only

Program Hours

40 Hours

Phlebotomy Program

Phlebotomy concepts will range from human anatomy to phlebotomy clinical. Students will be taught how collection and preparation of the blood is done and the techniques to safely handle blood. Students will also learn all the medical tools that are involved with phlebotomy. Students will learn medical terminology, communication skills, lab safety procedures and experience time in an onsite clinical setting allowing them to have hands-on training taking blood draws under direct supervision.

In-person Available

January 30-February 29
March 12-April 11
April 23-May 23
June 4-July 4
July 16-August 15
August 27-September 26
October 8-November 7
November 19-December 19

Program Cost

$1,000

Base Tuition Only

Program Hours

48 Hours

EKG Technician Program

Basic Arrhythmia and EKG Technician will focus on Anatomy and Physiology, Cardiac Electrical System, Cardiac Monitoring and 12-Lead Basics and EKG changes. Lab simulation will be conducted to give students hands-on experience on an in-house simulator and EKG machine.

Hybrid Available

February 5-March 13
March 25-May 1
May 13-June 19
July 1-August 7
August 19-September 25
October 7-November 13

Program Cost

$1,000

Base Tuition Only

The cost of Tuition and Program Fees: (Updated and subject to change at any time; notice posted on website and appropriate literature; will not change after current students have already signed enrollment agreement)

*We are now approved to accept Veteran’s Education Benefits*

REGISTRATION FEE: $50.00
TUITION: $3000.00
BOOKS: $210.00

Local/state tax rates apply to the charged books and materials that are a part of the programs, so listed charges may not be exact.

Required Book: Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving (5th Edition) By: Diana Dugan, RN, Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician, Hartman's Complete Guide for the EKG Technician

MISC. EXPENSES: $230.00 (itemize below)

SLED $25.00
CPR $45.00
Name Badge FREE
National Exam Fee $160.00

National Certification information can be found at the following website: https://www.nhanow.com/

TOTAL COST: $3,490.00 (does not include scrubs or 2-step PPD/Physical

Students will purchase their own uniforms to include burgundy for the following classes: Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG Technician and Patient Care Technician or teal scrubs for Clinical Medical Assistant, in addition to shoes and a second-hand watch. Blood pressure and stethoscope kits are not required but preferred. (students are required to purchase these items on their own or ask sponsor/agency to cover cost of items)

Late payments will result in a $35 additional fee. Credit Card and Debit Card payments will be charged a 2.75% fee.

Local/state tax rates apply to the charged books and materials that are a part of the programs, so listed charges may not be exact.

Half & Half Plan:
This plan allows students to pay half of the full tuition down at registration and pay the remaining balance by the third Monday of class or by the arrangement on the contractual agreement.

Delay Your Pay Plan:
This plan allows students to have their name on our waiting list. The student can delay their class start date by paying a deposit and making 4 additional schedule payments until full tuition paid or paid by the arrangement on the contractual agreement.

Reimbursement:
If student is currently employed by a Medicaid-certified nursing facility in South Carolina you are eligible for reimbursement of tuition after one (1) year of employment for nurse aide. A written offer of employment qualifies you for reimbursement.

Sponsorships:
Private funds from agencies are accepted. No financial aid is permitted. PDTS is currently supported by SC Works (WIOA funding) for those who meet WIOA qualifications, Wateree Community Actions, Eckerd, and now eligible veteran's education benefits. To find out eligibility requirements please visit their respective offices or contact us.

Refund Policy:

Full tuition refunds will be issued to students if a student withdraws in writing within 72 hours after signing the enrollment agreement (until midnight of the third day; excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays). After the third day, but before classes begin, the school may retain the $50 Registration fee. After classes begin, for the first 60 percent of the course, school may retain the $50 administrative fee plus a pro-rata tuition charge based on the last date attended, rounded downward to the nearest 10 percent of that period. After sixty percent of attendance, the institution may charge for the entire course. The school has up to 40 days to issue this refund to the student.