Learn to provide compassionate and personalized care to patients in their homes.

Our Home Health Aide program is dedicated to training compassionate caregivers who provide essential support to patients in their homes. You will learn to deliver personalized care with empathy and respect, ensuring the well-being and comfort of those you serve. Our program emphasizes practical skills and ethical practices, preparing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. Join us to become a trusted and valued member of the home healthcare community.

Program Objective: To provide training for students in the skills necessary when being employed in Assisted Living Facilities and Home Health Agencies.

Program Description: This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the Home Health Aid for long-term care settings. The program consists of a sequence of instructions that includes demonstrating knowledge of the healthcare delivery system, the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively, legal and ethical responsibilities of practice, and an understanding of wellness and disease concepts, infection control, standard precautions, and practice safety and security procedures. In addition, the motivated learner will learn to recognize and respond to emergency situations, practice infection control procedures, develop an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare, use verbal and written communication skills, perform physical comfort and safety functions, and provide biopsychosocial support to patients. Students in this program will also learn how to follow the patient plan of care and assist with rehabilitative activities specific to the practice of Home Health Care. Students also receive training in blood-borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS (4 Hours). A diploma is awarded to each student upon completion of the respective courses. The diploma states and verifies that the requirements have been met.