Home Health Aide Program

75 hours, 2 to 5 week duration

Program Objective

This program prepares students for the Home Health Aide profession. Upon completion, graduates will be able to seek entry level employment as a Home Health Aide with clinics, assisted living facilities, Home Health Agencies, and other healthcare practice facilities.

Program Description

The seventy-five (75) clock hour program meets state requirements for hours and training objectives for a Home Health Aide. The program is designed to prepare students for the fundamental requirements of care including ambulation, vital signs, transporting patients, charting, general and personal care. Students will take weekly quizzes throughout the program and are required to pass a final exam in order to obtain their diploma. This program is offered in English and Spanish.

Employment Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides is projected to grow by 21% between 2023 and 2033 which is much faster than most occupations. Visit the Bureau page with information for Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of the program students receive a diploma.

Duration

The program has a duration of 75 hours.

Class Schedules

Classes start on the first Monday of every month.

Delivery Modality

This program is offered on campus.

Program Outline

Course Code	Course Title	Duration
HHA101	Introduction to Home Care and Health Care System	2 hours
HHA102	Legal and ethical issues	2 hours
HHA103	Communication and Cultural Diversity	3 hours
HIV101	HIV/AIDS, Blood Borne Pathogens and OSHA	6 hours
HHA104	Safety and Body Mechanics	3 hours
HHA105	Emergency Care	2 hours
HHA106	Physical, Psychological and Social Health	3 hours
HHA107	Anatomy of the Human Body in Health and Disease	3 hours
HHA108	Human Development and the Aging Process	3 hours
HHA109	Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse	4 hours
HHA110	Death and Dying	2 hours
HHA111	Transfer, Ambulating, and Repositioning	2 hours
HHA112	Personal Care Skills	5 hours
HHA113	CORE Health Care Skills and Residents Rights	5 hours
HHA114	Rehabilitation and Restorative Skills	2 hours
HHA115	Medication Assistance and Technology in Home Care	4 hours
HHA116	Clients with Disabilities	2 hours
HHA117	Mental Health and Mental Illness	2 hours
HHA118	Working with Newborns and Infants	4 hours
HHA119	Common Acute and Chronic Conditions	4 hours
HHA120	Maintaining a Healthy Environment	2 hours
HHA121	Meeting the Nutritional Needs of the Patient	2 hours
HHA122	Employability Skills	2 hours
CPR101	CPR and First Aid	6 hours
Totals		75 hours

Employment Assistance

Graduate students of this program may start working as soon as the diploma is received. Florida Nursing Coalition School will assist each student in preparing for employment, including coaching on resume writing and job interview preparation. Although the school cannot guarantee employment or placement, reasonable efforts will be made to assist each student in securing suitable employment. This assistance is free and available to any student, regardless of when the student graduated.

Admission Requirements

Prospective students must comply with the following requirements to enroll:

Present a Valid picture ID
Complete the admissions process, which includes a one-on-one appointment with one of the school’s admissions advisors. During the one-on-one appointment, the admission’s advisor provides advisement services to assist the student in planning and completing the program for
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Course Descriptions

HHA101 - Introduction to Home Care and Health Care System

Students are introduced to the Home Health Aide Program curriculum and the roles and responsibilities of an HA. The course also provides an overview of the Health Care System.

Duration: 2 hours.

HHA102 - Legal and Ethical Issues

Students learn the importance of ethics in the health care setting and are introduced to the legal aspects of their profession, including HIPAA regulations.

Duration: 2 hours.

HHA103 - Communication and Cultural Diversity

This course provides students with instructions in effective communication with patients and other members of the healthcare team. Also provides instructions on the importance of Cultural Diversity and how to be sensitive to others, different cultural beliefs, whether they are patients or coworkers.

Duration: 3 hours.

HIV101 – HIV/AIDS, Blood Borne Pathogens and OSHA

This course is offered as part of the program as well as a continuing education credit/class. In this course students review the theory of HIV/AIDS, prevention and treatment, as well as Blood Borne Pathogens while in a OSHA compliance health care setting. Completion of hours certificate is awarded at the end of the course.

Duration: 6 hours.

HHA104 - Safety and Body Mechanics

This course teaches students how to maintain safety and how to use proper body mechanics in the home setting. Special attention is given to proper responses to fires, falls, burns, and drowning.

Duration: 3 hours.

HHA105 - Emergency Care

Students learn information on how to handle emergencies. Emphasis is placed on Disaster Preparedness and Hurricane First Aide.

Duration: 2 hours.

HHA106 - Physical, Psychological and Social Health

Students will be introduced to basic human needs and will explore them from physical, psychological, and social aspect.

Duration: 3 hours.

HHA107 - Anatomy of the Human Body in Health and Disease

This course teaches basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body in terms of a healthy and ill patient. Emphasis is placed on the elderly population, and those who may be ill within the role of a Home Health Aide.

Duration:3 hours.

HHA108 - Human Development and the Aging Process

Students will explore the aging process and the challenges it presents to patients. An emphasis is placed on the care of Alzheimer’s patients.

Duration: 3 hours.

HHA109 - Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse

This course teaches students about domestic violence and abuse, what symptoms to look for and how to report suspected abuse.

Duration: 4 hours.

HHA110 - Death and Dying

Students learn how to provide care to terminally ill patients, and how to deal with the death of a patient within the role of a Home Health Aide.

Duration: 2 hours.

HHA111 - Transfer, Ambulating and Repositioning

Students will learn how to transfer, reposition, and the ambulation of a patient during the activities of daily living. Students are taught how often and how to accomplish the tasks.

Duration: 2 hours.

HHA112 - Personal Care Skills

Students learn the principles of personal care in the home setting, which include feeding, toileting, and the activities of daily living. Skills taught will be demonstrated by the student to a competent level.

Duration: 5 hours.

HHA113 - Core Health Care Skills and Resident’s Rights

Students are taught core healthcare skills, such as taking vital signs, wound care and hot and cold applications. Students also become aware of patients’ rights.

Duration: 5 hours.

HHA114 - Rehabilitation and Restorative Skills

This course teaches students how to help patients regain independence with restorative and rehabilitative activities.

Duration: 2 hours.

HHA115 - Medication Assistance and Technology in Home Care

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist residents with self-administration of medication in the home setting. Students also learn how to take proper specimen collections.

Duration: 4 hours.

HHA116 - Clients with Disabilities

Students learn how to work with clients with special needs due to a disability.

Duration: 2 hours.

HHA117 - Mental Health and Mental Illness

This course teaches students the importance of mental health and discusses the special needs and characteristics of those who have a mental illness.

Duration: 2 hours.

HHA118 - Working with Newborns and Infants

Students learn how to provide a safe, clean environment for infants and newborns and how to offer comfort and security.

Duration:4 hours.

HHA119 - Common Acute and Chronic Conditions

This Course teaches students how to work with patients who have common or chronic conditions in various systems of the body.

Duration: 4 hours.

HHA120 - Maintaining a Healthy Environment

Students learn proper cleaning techniques and how to keep a safe and healthy environment for the patient.

Duration: 2 hours.

HHA121 - Meeting the Nutritional Needs of the Patient

Students learn the principles of nutrition, which include shopping, safe food storage, meal planning, and food preparation.

Duration: 2 hours.

HHA122 - Employability Skills

This course prepares students for employment, which includes creating a resume, searching for and applying for a job. Self-care and time management are also stressed to maintain employment.

Duration: 2 hours.

CPR101 – CPR and First Aid

This course is offered as part of the program as well as a continuing education credit/class. Completers receive CPR and First Aid card. This course is graded on a Pass or Fail basis.

Duration: 6 hours (laboratory)
Pre-requisites: None.

Tuition & Fees

Registration Fee: $150

Tuition: $340

Textbook and Supplies: $0 (included)

Total Program Cost: $490

The program includes the CPR training and in-services at no cost to students.

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