FREE CAREER TRAINING!

EARN A CERTIFICATE IN 13 WEEKS!

This entry-level certificate program is designed to prepare individuals to enter the workforce and provides the skills necessary to move upward in the healthcare field.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Personal Care Aides (PCAs) assist consumers who are sick, injured, mentally or physically disabled, elderly and/or frail. They work in the home and help their clients with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, grooming, taking medication, and some housework. PCAs help clients make and keep appointments with doctors, provide or arrange transportation, make and serve meals, make sure clients take their medicine and provide companionship. 

2 Personal Care Aide students practicing applying bandages

PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • FREE training program that includes three noncredit classes

  • Noncredit classes are zero units and tuition-free 

  • Includes local employer visits and job referrals

  • No textbook needed - course materials are provided

  • Students who succesfully complete required courses earn a Certificate of Completion

FALL 2024 SCHEDULE

​Course #

​Course Name

​CRN

​Dates

​Days

​Time

​Location

​ALH A001N

Personal Care Aide I - Knowledge, Attitudes & Skills

23712

September 9 - October 16

Mon/Wed

9:00 - 11:50 am

ALH SCI 202 + Hybrid*

​ALH A002N

Personal Care Aide II - Person-Centered Care

23714 October 21 - November 20

Mon/Wed

9:00 - 11:50 am

ALH SCI 202 + Hybrid*

​ALH A009N

Personal Care Aide: Caregiving Skills to Assist Clients with Alzheimer's & Dementia

​23715

November 25 - December 11

Mon/Wed

9:00 - 12:00 pm

ALH SCI 202 + Hybrid*

* SCHEDULE NOTE:

ALH A001N and A002N meet in-person on Monday and Live Online via Zoom on Wednesday. ALH A009N meets in-person and requires additional online work.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Visit the online Course Catalog for course descriptions.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however, we encourage students to review the online class schedule for the most updated information: www.orangecoastcollege.edu/classschedule 

 

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION:

Raenie Kane

Email: rkane2@cccd.edu

 

Students of the Personal Care Aide class

CONTACT US

Adult Education Office

Phone: (714) 432-6897

Email: adulteducation@occ.cccd.edu

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