Patient Care Technician/Assistant Level 1 Certificate

Program Requirements

• NURA 1401 - Nurse Aide for Healthcare 4 credit hours.
• NURA 1407 - Body Systems 4 credit hours.
• HPRS 1105 - Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals 1 credit hour.
• HPRS 1106 - Essentials of Medical Terminology 1 credit hour.
• NUPC 1420 - Patient Care Technician/Assistant 4 credit hours.
• NUPC 1260 - Clinical - Patient Care Technology 2 credit hours.

Note(s):

Some course work is offered in a hybrid format. Please see an advisor for a guideline on sequence and timing of course work. 

Application must be received by designated deadlines and requirements met by the first day of class–please contact a Patient Care Technician or Nursing advisor. For more information, please see the Nursing Department website at www.ntcc.edu/patientcare.

After completion of NURA 1401 and NURA 1407, students may apply to take the state certification exam to become a CNA.  For more information regarding this certification, go to https://www.hhs.texas.gov/business/licensing-credentialing-regulation/long-term-care-credentialing/nurse-aide-registry