Home Care/Personal Care Aide (HCA/PCA)
OSCTC's 30-hour online Home Care Aide/Personal Care Aide training program prepares students to perform the basic skills necessary to provide personal care services and activities to elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in the home of patients or in a residential care facility. Students will be able to demonstrate basic nursing care and the skills required to promote health and healing for patient, as well as performing other home maintenance duties.
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» Class Schedule (Online)
| Class | Schedule | Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Day Class | Online, Monday - Friday; with 2 days of on-campus learning from 8 am to 2:30 pm |
2 weeks (30 contact hours) |
| Evening Class | Online, Monday - Friday; with 2 days of on-campus learning from 8 am to 2:30 pm |
2 weeks (30 contact hours) |
Career Description
Home care aide training is designed to prepare individuals for the responsibilities involved in providing care and assistance to people who require support in their homes. The training aims to equip participants with the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to deliver high-quality care and ensure the well-being of clients.
Home health and personal care aides work in a variety of settings, including clients' homes, group homes, and day services programs. Most aides work full time, although part-time work is common. Work schedules may vary.
Career Outlook
According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of home health and personal care aides is projected to grow 22 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 684,600 openings for home health and personal care aides are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.