Purpose of Home Care
One of the most important reasons for offering health care in the home is that most people who are ill or disabled feel more comfortable at home. Health care in familiar surroundings improves mental and physical well-being. It has proven to be a major factor in the healing process.
Home Health Aide Course
The Home Health Aide course at The Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center introduces the student to the concept of management of the patient in the home that includes physical comfort and safety, nutrition and legal and ethical responsibilities.
Where do HHA’s Work?
• Private clients
• Hospitals
• Home Health Care Agencies
• Hospice Sites
• Assisted Living Facilities
• Long Term Care Facilities
• Nursing Homes
A Combination Class
The Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center’s Home Health Aide Program integrates medical theory with skills-based, practical training.
This course will combine three different classes:
• Basic Healthcare Worker
• Home Health Aide
• English for Speakers of
Other Languages Classes (ESOL)
What Do Home Health Aides Do?
Home Health Aides (HHA) help the disabled and those with chronic illnesses perform activities of daily living. They often care for older adults who need assistance and are the “foot soldiers” of any team that provides direct personal care.
Typical Job Duties Include:
• Assist client with daily personal tasks, like bathing or dressing
• Shop for groceries and prepare meals per client’s dietary specifications
• Arrange transportation for medical visits and other outings
• Help schedule appointments
• Housekeeping and laundry
Prerequisites for the HHA Course:
Level of English equivalent to level 5, 6 or 7 of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
HHA Course Information and Tuition
Day or Evening Sections
The HHA Course Consists of 2 Required Sections
Summer
HSC0003 Basic Healthcare Worker
Daytime 8:00 - 12:00
Dates 5/1/22 - 6/1/22
90 Hours
Summer
HCP0330 Home Health Aide
Daytime 8:00 - 12:00
Dates 6/2/22 - 6/28/22
75 Hours
Tuition Includes
Registration Fee, Books, Fingerprinting, Scrubs, Physical Assessment Kit, CPR
Total Hours - 165
Please call for tuition information.
Tuition is subject to change