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Palm Beach State
College
Patient Care
Assistant Program
Electronic Information Session
Full-time Day Cohort
Part-time Evening Cohort
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Program
An Overview
The Patient Care Assistant Students who complete this This is a career certificate
Program at Palm Beach State is a 3 program will have the completed program that is approved by the
½ month Career Certificate the following certifications: Florida Board of Nursing.
Program (CCP) that includes the
following courses:
HSC0003 (Health Care Concepts) Home Health Aide (HHA) Students who complete this program will be
HSC0003L (Health Care Concepts Lab) Nursing Assistant (CNA) eligible to take the:
HCP0300 (Home Health Aide) Patient Care Assisting (PCA)
HCP0120 (Nursing Assistant) Florida Certification Exam for Nursing
Assistants (Prometrics Exam)
HCP0620 (Patient Care Assistant)The Patient
Care Assistant
(PCA) Program
Cohorts admitted during Traditional application
admission cycles deadlines for each
•Spring Entry entry cycle *If the application
deadline falls on a
Program Cohort
•Full-time Day Program (Lake •Spring Entry
Worth Campus) •November 15th* weekend or holiday, the
The PCA program has •Part-time Evening Program •Summer Entry deadline will be the last
Deadlines three admission cycles
during the academic
(Lake Worth Campus)
•Summer Entry
•Full-time Day Program (Lake
•April 15th*
•Fall Entry
business day prior to the
traditional deadline date.
•July 15th*
calandar year. Worth Campus) Visit the health science
•Fall Entry career pathway page for
•Full-time Day Program (Lake
Worth Campus) the current application
•Part-time Evening Program cycle deadline.
(Lake Worth Campus)The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Program
International Students
International students are also
All potential international PCA students
encouraged to reach out to the Dr.
are encouraged to reach out to the
Kathryn W. Davis Global Education
International Student Admissions Office
Center who help with Admissions and
for assistance with Registration.
Academic Advising for students and offer
Interested students can contact the
community assistance resources to those
Office by:
in need.
Website:
Phone: (561) 868-3029
www.palmbeachstate.edu/InternationalRequirements for the PCA Program
Education and Admission Requirements
Admissions Requirements • The PCA program’s Admissions Requirements are as follows:
For New and Returning • Complete a CCP application on the Palm Beach State College website
at: www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/admissions-applications.
Students • CCP Certification Application and Patient Care Assistant Program Objective code required.
For Currently Enrolled • Current Palm Beach State students must change their declared major to Patient Care Assistant
(Program Code: 5233)
Students (attended classes • Submit a program objective change request on your Pantherweb account to change for the desired
within the past 12 months) application term.
• Finish the Session Quiz within this presentation video.
• Take a screenshot of the 100% quiz result (You MUST save the screenshot as a .PDF)
All PCA Student Applicants • Complete the PCA Application on the Palm Beach State Engage application platform.
• Submit your PCA Application and upload your electronic information session quiz PDF
results. Any application that does not include uploaded quiz results will not be considered.
You will also be required to submit medical forms and complete a background check, drug screen, and fingerprinting as
conditions to your acceptance into the PCA program.Requirements for the PCA Program
Medical Requirements
Proof that you do not have
Competed Medical Exam form active TB: PPD, TB Gold, or
with a physical completed by Chest X-ray.
The medical screening a licensed physician,
• (PPD and TB Gold tests must be completed within the year. Chest x-ray must be completed within the last two years)
requirements: physician assistant, or nurse
practitioner.
Titers (bloodwork) or shot
records showing that you
have immunity to Rubeola Shot Records, within last 10
(Measles), Rubella (German years, showing that you have Proof of a flu shot (during flu
Measles), and Varicella received a Tetanus Pertussis season: August-March)
(Chickenpox). TDap vaccine.
• (Must be completed within the past 10 years.)Requirements
for the PCA Any student who cannot
receive these clearances will
automatically forfeit their
FDLE (Background Screening)
Requirements for the PCA
program:
Program seat in the PCA program for
the term and their program
application will be
withdrawn.
Background
and Drug Students are
conditionally accepted to
All PCA applicants will
receive an entry packet
in their Palm Beach
Screening
the Patient Care
State student e-mail with
Assistant
the necessary forms to
program pending
complete the required
Requirements Medical, Background,
Drug, and FDLE
screenings.
medical screenings once
they are conditionally
accepted.
Information on how to
complete the background
check, drug screening, and
FDLE Fingerprinting will also
be given in the entry packet.Requirements for the PCA Program
FDLE Requirements
The Florida Statute for Healthcare Licensure/Certification is reviewed here. We recommend
that students check with the Board of Nursing at (850) 245-4125 if you have questions
regarding your background/FDLE with Florida’s certification requirements.
Effective July 1, 2009, section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, provides that healthcare boards or the department
boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a
candidate for examination if the applicant has been:
1. Convicted or plead guilty or nolo contender to a felony violation of chapters 409, 817, or 893, Florida
Statutes; or 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 of 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396, unless the sentence and any probation or pleas
ended more than 15 years prior to the application.
2. Terminated for cause from Florida Medicaid Program (unless the applicant has been in good standing for
the most recent five years).
3. Terminated for cause by any other State Medicaid Program or the Medicare Program (unless the
termination was at least 20 years prior to the date of the application and the applicant has been in good
standing with the program for the most recent five years).
All records will be sent directly to the Program Coordinator and will be kept in a
confidential file. These files will not be part of the student’s college records.The Patient
Care Assistant Completion of the
electronic information
(PCA)
session quiz
Program
Completion of the PCA
Program Application
Program
Acceptance into
Acceptance the PCA program is
Policy contingent on the
completion of the
PCA application in
its entirety. This
includes: Submission of the PCA
Application and the
Completion of the information session
Background Check, quiz
Drug Screening, and results electronically
FDLE Fingerprinting using the Palm Beach
State Engage
application platform
Completion of the PCA
program medical
examination forms
NOTE: This health science program follows all federal regulations with a full physical
as well as state licensing guidelines regarding these and all required
requirements. In addition, specific requirements for clinical program vaccinations
facility placement must be met by all program applicants, as the
ability to participate in clinical experiences is mandatory for
achieving course and program completion.The Patient Care Assistant Program
Applicant Selection Process
Full-time day and Part- Meeting all the minimal Students will be notified If a student is not selected
time evening programs requirements does not approximately seven (7) for the PCA this application
have 20 seats available in guarantee acceptance into business days after the cycle, the student must re-
each cohort during the the Patient Care Assistant application deadline date apply and re-take the
Spring and Fall cycles. The Program. All program if they are accepted. All electronic information
full-time day program has applicants are accepted on students will be contacted session quiz during the
20 seats available for a “first come, first served” through their Palm Beach next cycle to be
summer cycles. There is no basis, depending on seat State student e-mail considered again in the
PCA evening program availability in their desired accounts. applicant pool.
during the summer. cohort.
Applications do not roll over
to the next application cycle.The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Program
Weekly Program Cohort Schedule
Clinicals are Mondays
and Tuesdays from
• Full-time Day PCA Cohort 4:00pm –10:30pm. • Students will get a 30-
(Spring, Summer and Fall) minute meal break, and
weekly module schedule: • Part-time Evening PCA several class breaks
Cohort (Spring and Fall) throughout the day.
• Monday -Thursday from weekly module schedule:
8:00am –3:00pm.
• Monday, Tuesday, and
Thursday from 4:00pm –
Clinicals are Mondays 10:30pm
and Tuesdays from Daily Break Schedule
7:00am –1:30pm.The PCA program is considered a You must also have
The Patient Care
WEB COMPONENT course; You reliable access to a
must be comfortable with using a computer and internet in
order to be successful.
computer and using Blackboard.
Assistant (PCA)
Program
Clinicals are scheduled in Students are
healthcare facilities throughout
responsible for
Palm Beach County. You may be
assigned a clinical site anywhere the transportation
in Palm Beach County. to a clinical site.
Classroom Schedule-
Additional Day and Evening programs during the Spring and Fall, and
Day programs during the Summer at the Lake Worth will
Information run based on the student interest level in the program.
The PCA program reserves the right to cancel classes due
to low enrollment.PCA Program Policies
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all classes and Attendance will be taken on all lecture, skills
activities for each of the courses in which they lab, and clinical days, and college wide policies
are registered. Attendance on all clinical days is related to attendance will be followed.
required.
Students who do not attend the first day of class will be Any class meeting missed, regardless of cause, reduces the
automatically dropped from the course. opportunity for learning and will adversely affect a student’s
achievement in the course.
Failure to meet the lecture/clinical clock hour requirements of
the course (even if related to absence) will result in a failure of
the program.
Due to the rigorous nature of the PCA program, we cannot
excuse any premeditated absences.PCA Program Students are encouraged
Policies
to meet with a
program advisor with
any questions and to
discuss the modified
program experiences
during COVID-19.
Program
Licensing
Because of limited
clinical rotations, part
of the
Hours during
required licensing
hours will be met
through simulated
COVID-19
clinical experiences
in simulation labs.
During COVID-19, traditional
program experiences, like clinical
rotations in hospitals, have been
limited to PCA students based on
community healthcare outcomes.Program Costs: PCA Program
Course Breakdown
PCA Program Courses Course Contact
The cost (per contact hour)
Hours
for a Florida resident is $2.78
HSC0003 (Health Care Concepts) 78 for the 2021-2022 school year.
Out-of-State cost (per contact
HSC0003L (Health Care Concepts 12 hour) is $10.91.
Lab)
HCP0300 (Home Health Aide) 75
Please visit the Finance
HCP0120 (Nursing Assistant) 75 Office website for more
information regarding course
HCP0620 (Patient Care Assistant) 50 fees.
Total Contact Hours: 290Program Costs: PCA Program
Additional Cost Estimates
Program Required Items Cost (Estimate)
All the figures are estimates for
Uniforms/Supplies (white shoes, watch, headphones $100.00
the required additional books, etc.)
uniforms, and documentation for
Liability/Medical Insurance $90.00
the program. Please be advised (Included in Course Fees)
that these are estimates and
cost can fluctuate based on Medical Vaccinations and Physical Depends on Student
Immunity:
vendors’ prices. Around $300.00
Background and Drug Screenings (With Database Access $170.00
Fee)
Required Program Books $80.00
State Board Exam (Prometric) Fees $155.00
Total Additional Program Costs: $895.00The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Program
Scholarships, Financial Aid, and the Tuition Payment Plan
The Foundation Office at Palm Beach State
has information on all scholarships offered
for PBSC students.
The PCA program is not eligible to receive
financial aid, but there are scholarship
opportunities available through Palm Beach
State College’s Foundation Office or
through outside agencies. Outside agencies, like CareerSource,
provide financial assistance and
scholarships to students who meet their
eligibility requirements.
Students can also register for the Tuition
Students MUST register for ALL (5) FIVE
Payment Plan on their student Pantherweb
classes by the payment plan term deadline
portal to split their term fees into monthy when registering.
payments.Looking to the Future Palm Beach State’s Nursing Programs
Academic Progression Pathway: Nursing at Palm Beach State
It Pays to attend Palm Beach State:
Academic Progression in PCA Program
For the PCA student, you receive
the added benefit of waiving your
first class in the LPN program
(PRN0098) with successful
completion of the skills challenge Completion of the PCA program also
exam if you decide to continue gives the student 10 points as an Allied
the Nursing Pathway. Health program completer on the RN
program application.Nursing Program Contact Information
Program Offices: Allied Health Building, Room 110
Lake Worth Campus
4200 S. Congress Ave.
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Phone: 561-868-3412
Email: lombardc@palmbeachstate.edu
bolesr@palmbeachstate.edu
DUE TO COVID-19
(As of Fall 2020) Virtual Assistance: Mon.- Fri.
Office Assistance by Appointment Only!
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