Home Health Aide (HHA)
The care industry is one of the fastest-growing economic sectors, with an estimated 2.4 million jobs expected to be added by 2029. Driven by high demand and excellent job stability, this field offers rich opportunities for job seekers. As vital members of the broader home care team, Home Health Aides (HHAs) provide essential personal care services to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments, and age-related challenges. Operating under the supervision of registered nurses or therapists, HHAs ensure high-quality care by assisting with daily living activities and strictly adhering to established medical policies and procedures. This comprehensive 95-hour course offers flexible scheduling, allowing students to finish in as little as two weeks, or up to six weeks with once-a-week classes. Upon successful completion, graduates will receive a certificate qualifying them to provide professional home care to adults and individuals with specialized care needs.
Program Outline: HHA
Introduction to Homecare
Working with Diverse Clients: Children, the Elderly, and Individuals with Mental Illness or Developmental/Physical Disabilities
Food, Nutrition, and Meal Preparation
Family Spending and Budgeting
Home Care and Personal Property Management
Safety and Injury Prevention
Core Personal Care Skills
Orientation to Health-Related Tasks
Performing Simple Measurements and Tests
Assisting with Prescribed Exercise Programs and Medical Equipment/Devices
Special Skin Care and Dressing Changes
Clinical Internship: 8 hours in an assisted living facility, hospital, or home care agency
Certifications You'll Earn
Career Outcomes
Program Info
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Language
- English & Spanish
- Format
- In-Person · East Harlem
- Tuition
- FREE — Zero Tuition
- Eligibility
- 17+, no diploma required, no criminal background bar
- Prerequisites
- None
Schedule
Contact admissions for current cohort start dates.