Home Health Aide Program
Helping clients in the comfort of their homes
Duration
4 weeks
Clock Hours
75 hours
Program Overview
Launch your career as a Home Health Aide with our comprehensive training program. Learn essential skills to support clients in their own homes, helping them maintain independence while ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our curriculum covers everything you need to succeed: understanding long-term care environments, effective communication techniques, patient rights, professional skills, legal and ethical standards, infection prevention, emergency response, fire safety protocols, and hands-on personal care procedures.
As a home health aide, you'll provide vital personal care and health services to clients who need assistance with daily activities. Your responsibilities may include helping with household tasks like laundry, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. You'll work under the supervision of registered nurses and social workers as part of a dedicated care team.
What You'll Learn
Key Learning Objectives:
Demonstrate Knowledge Of The Health Care Delivery System And Health Occupations
Demonstrate The Ability To Communicate And Use Interpersonal Skills Effectively
Demonstrate Knowledge Of The Home Health Aide's Legal And Ethical Responsibility Including HIPAA
Demonstrate An Understanding Of And Apply Wellness And Disease Concepts
Perform Home Health Services
Apply The Principles Of Infection Control OSHA
Recognize And Practice Safety And Security Procedures
Apply Principles Of Nutrition
Perform Personal Patient Care Procedures
Provide Bio-Psycho-Social Support
Program Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Applicants 18 years or older without a diploma or GED must demonstrate readiness to learn through program assessment
Clinical Requirements
- Current CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification required
Career Opportunities
While caregiving requires dedication and compassion, it offers incredible personal fulfillment. As a home health aide, you'll provide essential support that eases the daily challenges faced by clients and their families. Your work brings comfort, security, and meaningful connection to those who need it most.
Home health aides deliver fundamental care services to individuals who cannot care for themselves independently. Research shows that approximately 80% of people requiring long-term care can remain in their homes with proper aide support. Your role helps clients maintain their independence and stay in familiar surroundings longer.
Program Details
Duration
4 weeks
Clock Hours
75 hours
Schedule
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Format
In-person
Tuition
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Financial Aid
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Certification
Home Health Aide Certification
Prerequisites
High school diploma or GED
Next Start
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Take the first step toward a meaningful career helping others.