Home Health Aide

Certificate of Proficiency

30703

This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a home care aide. Emphasis is on giving personal care in a client's home, communications, working with ill persons, basic human needs, eldercare, nutrition, special diets, and home management.

The following entry proficiencies are recommended:

A ninth grade reading level on an EAC Placement test or completion of ENG 100.
Placement into MAT 077 on an EAC Placement Test or successful completion of MAT 055.

Curriculum Requirements

Health Care Education Core Requirements

HCE 100	Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills	4 credits
HCE 101	Basic Life Support	2 credits
HCE 112	Medical Terminology	2 credits
HCE 114	Math for Medications	2 credits

Total Health Care Education Core Requirements

10 credits

NUR 100	Nursing Assistant	5 credits
HCE 104	Home Health Aide	3 credits

Total Curriculum Requirements

8 credits

Total Minimum Certificate Requirements

18 credits

To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade of "C" or better. The student will take and pass the State nursing assistant exam.