2023-2024 Patient Care Technician Student Handbook Supplement - Effective September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024

Oct 3, 2026

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2023-2024 Patient Care Technician Student Handbook Supplement outlines program-specific policies and procedures for the Patient Care Technician (PCT) program at Berkeley College. It specifies that the supplement supersedes conflicting statements in the general Student Handbook and Undergraduate Catalog, and describes expectations for academic conduct and clinical readiness. Coverage includes performance standards, attendance and absence rules, grading and progression criteria, graduation requirements, clinical requirements such as CPR certification and health clearances, plus student rights, responsibilities, confidentiality, dress code, informed consent, professionalism, and complaint processes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages42

Reading Time1 h 46 min

AccessFree to download

Table of Contents

Welcome

Overview

Program Goals and Objectives

Core Performance Standards

Academic Policies

Add/Drop Policy

Attendance and Participation

Clinical Requirements and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

2023-2024 Patient Care Technician Student Handbook Supplement Effective September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 Table of Contents Welcome to the Patient Care Technician Student Handbook Supplement!................. 3 Overview................................................................................................................ 4 Patient Care Technician Program Goals and Objectives......................................5 Core Performance Standards................................................................................7 Academic Policies............................................................................................... 15 Add/Drop Policy............................................................................................ 16 Attendance and Participation....................................................................... 17 Class Absence..................................................................................................... 17 Advance Notification for Non-Emergency Planned Absence(s) .......................... 17 Excused Absence Criteria for Non-Planned Absences....................................... 18 Attendance and Participation During Clinical Training........................................ 19 Excused Absence......................................................................................... 19 Tardiness (Applies to Both Laboratory and Clinical Training) ............................. 20 Unexcused Absence............................................................................................20 Class Hours.................................................................................................. 21 Credit for Prior Learning.............................................................................. 22 Graduation Requirements............................................................................ 23 Academic Progression and Grading Criteria................................................24 Passing Grade...................................................................................... 24 Repeating Courses............................................................................... 24 Transfer Credit............................................................................................. 25 Course Withdrawal....................................................................................... 26 Clinical Requirements and Responsibilities........................................................ 27 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.................................... 28 Clinical Clearance Requirements................................................................. 29 Criminal Background Check................................................................. 30 Health Requirements............................................................................ 31 Health Advisory................................................................................................... 32 Malpractice Insurance........................................................................... 33 Latex Sensitivity........................................................................................... 34 Student Rights and Responsibilities....................................................................35 Confidentiality............................................................................................... 36 Dress Code.................................................................................................. 38 Informed Consent......................................................................................... 39 Professionalism............................................................................................ 40 Complaints and Grievances......................................................................... 42 Welcome to the Patient Care Technician S

FAQs

What does the Patient Care Technician Student Handbook Supplement apply to?

It applies to policies and procedures specific to the Patient Care Technician (PCT) program. By participating in the PCT program, students agree to follow the supplement’s policies and procedures.

How does the handbook address conflicts with other college publications?

The program-specific policies in the supplement supersede any conflicting statements made by faculty, administrators, the general Berkeley College Student Handbook, and the Undergraduate Catalog.

What kinds of clinical and readiness requirements are included?

The supplement includes clinical requirements and responsibilities such as CPR certification, clinical clearance requirements, criminal background checks, health requirements, malpractice insurance, and guidance related to latex sensitivity.

Oct 3, 2026

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