Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certification Course

Become a certified Home Care Aide! Home care aides also known as personal care aides are in high demand.  This course is approved by the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS).  You receive practical training designed to equip you with the skills needed to be an effective caregiver.

  • 40 hour training program
  • Certificate will be provided

Course Syllabus

WELCOME

Introduction
Lesson 1 of 3 within section WELCOME. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Course Requirements
Lesson 2 of 3 within section WELCOME. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Course Objectives 
Lesson 3 of 3 within section WELCOME. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Types of Communication
Lesson 1 of 1 within section COMMUNICATION SKILLS. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING – Part 1

The Cardiovascular System
Lesson 1 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 1. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caring for Client with Aging Cardiovascular System
Lesson 2 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 1. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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The Respiratory System
Lesson 3 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 1. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caring for Client with Aging Respiratory System
Lesson 4 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 1. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Urinary System 
Lesson 5 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 1. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caring for Client with Aging Urinary System
Lesson 6 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 1. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING – Part 2

The Digestive System
Lesson 1 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 2. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caring for Client with Aging Digestive System
Lesson 2 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 2. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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The Musculoskeletal System 
Lesson 3 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 2. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caring for Client with Aging Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 4 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 2. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Integumentary (Skin) System 
Lesson 5 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 2. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caring for Client with Aging Integumentary (Skin) System
Lesson 6 of 6 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 2. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING – Part 3

The Reproductive System 
Lesson 1 of 4 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 3. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caring for Client with Aging Reproductive System
Lesson 2 of 4 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 3. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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The Nervous System
Lesson 3 of 4 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 3. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caring for Client with Dementia
Lesson 4 of 4 within section PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING - Part 3. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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THE FIVE SENSES

Caring for Client with Aging Senses
Lesson 1 of 1 within section THE FIVE SENSES. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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PERSONAL CARE

Bathing/Grooming/Dressing/Toileting/Feeding
Lesson 1 of 1 within section PERSONAL CARE. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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HOME SAFETY

Safety & Accident Prevention 
Lesson 1 of 5 within section HOME SAFETY. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Body Mechanics
Lesson 2 of 5 within section HOME SAFETY. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Types of Physical Disabilities
Lesson 3 of 5 within section HOME SAFETY. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Home Management
Lesson 4 of 5 within section HOME SAFETY. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Vital Signs
Lesson 5 of 5 within section HOME SAFETY. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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FOOD & NUTRITION 

Meal Preparation Process
Lesson 1 of 1 within section FOOD & NUTRITION . You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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DOCUMENTATION

Importance of Documentation
Lesson 1 of 1 within section DOCUMENTATION. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Issuance of Certificate
Lesson 1 of 1 within section CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
 

One Time Payment

$350.00
12 months of access
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