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Personal Care Aide

FREE CAREER TRAINING!

EARN A CERTIFICATE!

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 successfully complete required courses earn a Certificate of Completion

SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE

CRN COURSE ID COURSE NAME DATES DAY(S) TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR
44617 ALH A001N Personal Care Aide I February 7 – April 11 Saturday 9:00 am – 12:50 pm ALH 202 Raenie Kane
44618 ALH A002N Personal Care Aide II April 18 – May 23 Saturday 9:00 am – 1:15 pm ALH 202 Raenie Kane
44619 ALH A009N Assist Alzheimer/Dementia April 9 – May 21 Thursday 5:30 pm – 7:50 pm Live Online Raenie Kane

NoteEvery 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. 

 

CERTIFICATE INFORMATION & COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Students who successfully pass all classes in a program earn a Certificate of Completion. Visit the online Course Catalog for certificate requirements and course descriptions. 

 

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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