 CTAC and nursing leadership at the University Hospital worked closely with the National Healthcareer Association to develop a comprehensive program specific to the needs of the university.The CPCT model advanced the skills and competencies of incumbent Nursing Assistants in entry-level positions within the nursing career ladder while instituting a new, team-based, patient care model.The new skills developed were phlebotomy, EKG/ECG, basic patient care and medical assisting skills.