Establishes training and registration requirements for patient care technicians in New York.

The bill amends the public health law to establish training and registration requirements for patient care technicians. Training programs must be conducted by hospitals, residential health care facilities, home care services agencies, degree and non-degree granting institutions of higher education, or any other entity approved by the commissioner. Training must include an overview of the roles and responsibilities of patient care technicians, an overview of various patient care services, and the legal scope of practice for patient care technicians.

Establishes training and registration requirements for patient care technicians in New York.

The bill amends the public health law to establish training and registration requirements for patient care technicians. Training programs must be conducted by hospitals, residential health care facilities, home care services agencies, degree and non-degree granting institutions of higher education, or any other entity approved by the commissioner. Training must include an overview of the roles and responsibilities of patient care technicians, an overview of various patient care services, and the legal scope of practice for patient care technicians.