Emergency Room and Patient Care Technician

Green River College ETPL
This program consists of two stackable certificates, both the Nursing Assistant and MA-Phlebotomy certificates. Graduates will be eligible for state examination and licensure for both MA-Phlebotomy and Nursing Assistant. Successful licensure will allow the graduate to work as a patient care or emergency room technician. The training provides basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ethical, legal and regulatory issues, safety measures, infection control, special collections, and patient care.

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,659.10

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Auburn

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

30

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Must be at least 18 years old. Valid photo ID (drivers license or any state-issued photo ID). Must pass a Washington State Patrol and DSHS Background Check. College Success Assessment score of 72 or higher, or CASAS Assessment score of 236 or higher. Required immunizations. Uniform, text book and class supplies. Health insurance, both injury and sickness, and Liability Insurance is required for participation in the program.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Completion rate

53%

Employment rate

68%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.62

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,540.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Healthcare and Social Services

50%

Other Industries

50%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
23
Completion rate
53%
Average number of students who completed each year
8
Gender
Male
20%
Female
80%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
15%
Black or African American
12%
Hispanic
32%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
37%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
7%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
12%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
14%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
21%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
68%
Some college experience, but no degree
11%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%