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HOME HEALTH AIDE
HOME HEALTH AIDE PROGRAM
75 hours, 4 weeks 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
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides employment is projected to grow a 21% for the 2023-2033 period, which is much faster of most professions. 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.
DELIVERY MODALITY
This program is offered on campus.
DURATION
The program has a duration of 75 hours. Students complete the program in 4 weeks.
CLASS SCHEDULES
Classes start the first Monday of every month. Monday through Friday 5 pm to 9 pm
PROGRAM OUTLINE
TUITION AND FEES
Registration Fee $ 50
Tuition $ 600
Textbook and Uniform $ 100
Total Program Cost $ 750
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The program includes the CPR training and in services at no cost to students.
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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Graduate students of this program may start working as soon as the diploma is received. F&B Education Solutions will assist each student prepare for employment including coaching on how to write resumes and prepare for job interviews. 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.
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​ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Prospective students must comply with the following requirements to enroll:
1. Present a Valid picture ID
2. Complete the admissions process, which includes a one-on-one appointment with one of the school 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 enrollment.
3. Applicants who are at least 16 but younger than 18 years of age may enroll under parental or legal guardian consent. A parent or legal guardian is required to sign the Enrollment Agreement.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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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.
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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 clock 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
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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 clock hours (laboratory). Pre-requisites: None.