StarTECH

The StarTECH – PCT is comprised of a combination of didactic training, skills training, and clinical preceptorship at the sponsoring facility. The patient care technician is not only oriented to the facility in which he or she will be working but is better prepared for standard patient care assignments in an acute care setting upon
successful completion of the program.

The StarTECH – CNA program is comprised of a combination of didactic training, skills training, and clinical preceptorship at the sponsoring facility. The Certified Nursing Assistant is not only oriented to the facility in which he or she will be working but is better prepared for standard patient care assignments in an acute care setting upon successful completion of the program.

The StarTECH PCT & CNA Programs were developed utilizing a curriculum based on evidence‐based practice, National Standards and HCA Healthcare Clinical Standards of Excellence.

StarTECH PCT – Overview

• Two Weeks (80 hours) basic nursing care fundamentals, including hands‐on skills training and return demonstrations with experienced StaRN clinical instructors.
• BLS for Healthcare Professionals
• One Week (40 hours) includes HCA Healthcare specific hands‐on skills training by experienced StaRN clinical instructors.
• Two Weeks (80 hours) of unit‐based Clinical Preceptorship including two days of HCA Healthcare market, hospital‐specific, general and clinical orientation.

StarTECH CNA – Overview

• One Week (40 hours) includes HCA Healthcare specific hands‐on skills training by experienced StaRN clinical instructors.
• Two Weeks (80 hours) of unit‐based Clinical Preceptorship including two days of HCA Healthcare market, hospital‐specific, general and clinical orientation. Many of the Division and/or facility specific training initiatives will be incorporated as well.

Depending on the HCA Healthcare Division, StarTECH Learners will earn the following certifications based on the HCA Healthcare Division Job Description Requirements: AHA/ARC BLS, CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Foundation Certification and TeamSTEPPS®. Learners will also be introduced and trained on the facility Electronic Health Record by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions and / or the facility education team.

Patient Care Technicians and Certified Nursing Assistants will be on the facility’s payroll for the duration of the training.

StarTECH PCT
This is a five-week (5) program including the clinical preceptorship. The first three
(3) weeks includes a combination of didactic education and skills training. The
remaining two (2) weeks are spent at the sponsoring facility working with a
hospital RN preceptor and the PCT lead.

StarTECH CNA
This is a three-week (3) program including the clinical preceptorship. The first week
includes a combination of didactic education and skills training. The remaining two
weeks are at the sponsoring facility working with a hospital RN preceptor and the PCT
lead.

(Please note the program length may be different depending on your Division)

Yes. During the program, Participants are paid an hourly wage.

For StarTECH – CNAs Basic Life Support is a pre-requisite for the program. All cards must be current with expiration dates greater than 30 days from the start of the program. All Learners are required to attend every didactic and facility day in addition to scheduled days in preceptorship. Learners are expected to come to class, dressed in the hospital colored scrub attire with a professional, engaged, and courteous attitude at all times.

The schedule may vary slightly depending on the facility request, timing, and resource demands. Typically, the program includes one–three (1–3) weeks of didactic classes with skills training (Monday–Friday 8am–5pm). During the two‐week clinical preceptorship, the PCT/CNA will typically work 8–12 hour shifts depending on the hiring manager.

The training will be held at the agreed upon facility or market location.

The sourcing and recruiting of the candidates will be the responsibility of the facility
and recruitment team. Once interviewed and selected, the Facility will begin the
onboarding process to include background screen, license verification (when
applicable), and all other health/hiring requirements.

The Division Leadership may add a commitment at their discretion.