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CNAs and PCTs assist nurses and other medical staff by providing direct personal care for patients – this may include feeding, cleaning, and other tasks to ensure patients are comfortable.
Certifications
High School Diploma or GED; Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Length of Training
CMA: Approximately 6 to 7 weeks
PCT: Paid, on the job training
Average Annual Wage
$32,490 - $35,720*
Description
CMAs and Mas are responsible staging patients in preparation to see providers – this may include verifying patient information, record retrieval, communication of clinical advice, and other administrative or clinical duties to ensure optimization of the patient experience.
Certifications
High School Diploma or GED; Current Certified Medical Assistant Certificate OR Registered Medical Assistant; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Length of Training
Approximately 26 weeks
Average Annual Wage
$23,910 - $36,570*
Description
LPNs provide direct patient care – this may include administering medication, monitoring of patient vitals, arranging necessary testing, maintaining patient hygiene needs, and other tasks to achieve the desire outcomes of the health care team.
Certifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or associates degree; Licensure as a practical nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Average Annual Wage
$50,830 - $54,520*
Description
Rad Techs perform and assist radiologists with diagnostic imaging procedures to assist in patient diagnosis or treatment.
Certifications
High School Diploma or GED; Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology; Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Average Annual Wage
$28,320 - $62,150*