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Home Health Aide
This course is designed to provide Certified Nurse Aides with additional training and knowledge to provide safe, effective, and supportive personal care assistance in the privacy and comfort of an individual clients’ home setting. Provides opportunities to work in the home setting, including Home Heath and state aide to the elderly and disabled.
This course meets the guidelines set forth by the Kansas Department forAging and Disability Service. http://www.kdads.ks.gov/
This course is offered online, and at the main PCC campus to high school and adult students.
Admission Requirements:
1. Completion of PCC Application.
2. Current State Nurse Aide Certification license.
3. A copy of student social security card.
4. Signature of Student agreement and memo of understanding.
5. Provide a negative TB test that has been administered in the last 6 months of the start date of class.
6. COMPASS reading test. A proctor fee of $5 is required. Student must score a 58 or higher to be admitted into the course.
Contact
Erica Meitler, RN
Laurie Ackerman
Type of Degree
Various certification programs are offered for different healthcare professions.
Intended for Transfer to University
No
Types of Jobs Available
Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Patient Care Technician, Certified Medication Aide, Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician