HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA)

Description: This program is designed to help students gain employment as Home Health Aides or Personal Care Aides. Students learn the essentials of home and personal care, including basic housekeeping, feeding and bathing, in order to assist the elderly and homebound in their homes. It includes a Home Health clinical experience.

Entrance Requirements:

• Required TABE entrance exam to determine eligibility
• High School Diploma or HSE
• Ability to pass a physical exam, drug test, and background check
• Interest in the health field
• Ability to wear designated uniform and shoes
• Completed physical exams and drug tests must be submitted prior to the first day of class.

                   *New York State Clearance and fingerprinting will be required for employment.

Class Time/Duration: 8 weeks / 12 hours per week / day and evening classes

Additional Information: Completion of this program will result in a New York State Home Health Care Certification.