Home Health Aide- HHA- PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Quest Nursing Education Center is approved by the California Department of Public Health Licensing and Certification program (L&C), Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS) Services, to offer a Home Health Aide Program. The program is a 40 hour program designed to prepare qualified individuals to become safe and competent health care providers. Home health aides help people who are disabled, chronically ill, or cognitively impaired and older adults, who may need assistance, live in their own homes or in residential facilities instead of in health facilities or institutions.
The program consists of 20 hours of clinical time and 20 hours of classroom time. Certification is granted by the California Department of Public Health Licensing and Certification program (L&C), Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS).
HHA PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of a CDPH California Certified Nursing Assistant Course or Currently Certified as a Nursing Assistant by CDPH.
- Must be legally able to work in the United States
- Must have a valid social security card and picture ID
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required, Foreign diplomas accepted if equivalent to U.S
- Speak, Read, an Write English (Evaluation of English proficiency will be required for non-native English speakers)
- Successfully pass a Physical health exam (completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner) and an intradermal PPD skin test for tuberculosis (or chest x-ray as appropriate).
- Successfully pass a Criminal Screening Background Test.
- Pay Tuition.
ENROLLMENT
HOW TO ENROLL- CLICK HERE FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
| Option 1- ONLINE | Option 2-Enroll in Person |
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| *Physical Exam/TB test- Must be completed within 90 days of end date of program | |
HHA PROGRAM – COURSE FEES- $675– payable to institution
| NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM TUITION BREAKDOWN | |
| $250 Application/Registration Fee (Non Refundable*) $150 Books and course materials* ( Non Refundable*, Not Returnable) $0 Student Tuition Recovery Fee ( Non Refundable*) $275 Tuition ( $6.87 per clock hour) _________________________ Total Charges Paid to Institution : $675 |
*The student has a right to cancel and obtain a refund of charges according to the standards set forth by CEC 94920 (b) which states: Institutions shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less a reasonable deposit or application fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), If notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. |
Additional Charges (Approximate cost by student to a third party {student responsibility})- $125
Physical Exam/TB test/Flu Vaccine: $60
2 Uniforms (White Scrubs) and White tennis shoes- $65
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Day 1 – 12:30pm-4:30pm- Theory
Day2- 7am-5:30pm Clinical Day
Day 3- 8am- 4:30pm Theory Day
Day 4 8am-4:30pm Theory Day
Day 5 7am-5:30pm Clinical Day
Clinical Days ( at a Skilled Nursing Facility- Locations could be in Oakland, el cerrito, Alameda, san leandro, berkeley or surrounding bay area)
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are required to attend all scheduled class/clinical sessions. Students will be unable to complete the course if they miss a scheduled day.
| HOME HEALTH AIDE 40 HOUR COURSE | Theory Hours | Clinical Hours |
| Unit 1: Introduction to Aide and Agency Role | 2 | 0 |
| Unit 2: Interpretation of Medical & Social Needs of Clients | 5 | 0 |
| Unit 3: Personal Care Services | 5 | 15 |
| Unit 4: Nutrition | 5 | 3 |
| Unit 5: Cleaning and Care Tasks in the Home | 3 | 2 |
Quest Nursing Education Center is approved by the California Department of Public Health Licensing and Certification program (L&C), Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS) Services, to offer a Home Health Aide Program. The program is a 1 week program designed to prepare qualified individuals to become safe and competent health care providers. Home health aides help people who are disabled, chronically ill, or cognitively impaired and older adults, who may need assistance, live in their own homes or in residential facilities instead of in health facilities or institutions.
The program consists of 20 hours of clinical time and 20 hours of classroom time. Certification is granted by the California Department of Public Health Licensing and Certification program (L&C), Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS).
*Please note you must have successfully completed a Certified Nursing Assistant program (CNA) to receive certification for the HHA course.
Eligibility- Current CNA certification.
