Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Program Overview

This course teaches students the skills and knowledge required to get employment as a Personal Care Aide (PCA). This caregiving training course is a faster way to begin a career in healthcare and provides an introduction to students who are planning to take the CNA Course.

Personal Care Aide:  (80 hrs)

Brief Course Description:

This competency-based course is designed to prepare students to give basic client care in either a home setting, long-term care facility, adult day care, or an acute hospital. This course provides instruction in introduction, interpersonal skills and qualities of a patient care aide, patient’s rights, safety, infection control, body mechanics, special clients and special needs, communication, client care, nutrition, care of the home, client emergencies, and employability skills. 

Cost of tuition:  $0

Cost of books, supplies and/or fees:  Approximately $95  

Financial Aid may be available: See Advisor

Course Prerequisites:  None

Reading assessment required: No

Math Assessment required:  No

Step Orientation No

Click HERE for schedule