Program Description
The purpose of this program is to provide a quality didactic and clinical education to enable completers of the program to work at a level above the Certified Nurse Assistant. OTC will train individuals to have the skills to work with the disoriented patient, provide some respiratory care, provide basic wound care, provide IV care, apply EKG leads, provide blood glucose monitoring, and provide catheter maintenance.

Length of Program
Length of program varies with the student’s ability to schedule classes.

Entrance Date
Contact admissions office

Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam

Age
17 years of age or older

Education
High School Diploma or GED

Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Salary Range
Varies with health care facility needs for the nurse technician.

Job Market
Graduates can be employed at hospitals, doctors’ offices, school nurse clinics, nursing homes, home health, and many other public and private health agencies.

Personal Traits Required
A nurse technician must have good work ethics, be people oriented, and possess great organizational skills.

Curriculum