BECOME A PERSONAL CARE AIDE IN 12 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 includes three noncredit courses

  • Students successfully completing required courses earn a Certificate of Completion

  • Local employer "virtual" visits and job referrals provided

  • Noncredit courses are tuition-free and zero units

  • Course materials are provided

CHECK BACK SOON FOR UPDATED SCHEDULE

The Personal Care Aide Program will not be offered in Spring 2023. Please contact the Adult Education Office to be placed on the Student Interest List if you are interested in enrolling in this program in the future. 

SCHEDULE

​Course #

​Course Name

​CRN

​Dates

​Days

​Time

​Location

​ALH A001N

PCA I - Knowledge, Attitudes & Skills

 

 

​ALH A002N

PCA II - Person-Centered Care

​ALH A009N

Assisting Patients with Alzheimer's & Dementia

 

 

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION:

Tierney Loveland-Grace

Email: tlovelandgrace@occ.cccd.edu 

 

Students of the Personal Care Aide class

CONTACT US

Adult Education Office
Phone/Text: (714) 432-6897
Email:  adulteducation@occ.cccd.edu

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