BECOME A PERSONAL CARE AIDE IN 11 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 2023

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

​Course #

​Course Name

​CRN

​Dates

​Days

​Time

​Location

​ALH A001N

Personal Care Aide I - Knowledge, Attitudes & Skills*

29288

Oct 3 - Nov 9

Tuesday

11:10 am - 2:00 pm

​ALH SCI 202 

 

 

 

Thursday

11:10 am - 2:00 pm 

Live Online via Zoom

​ALH A002N

Personal Care Aide II - Person-Centered Care

29290 Nov 14 - Dec 14 Tuesday & Thursday  11:10 am - 2:00 pm  ALH SCI 202

​ALH A009N

Personal Care Aide: Assisting Patients with Alzheimer's & Dementia

​29291

Nov 17 - Dec 16

Friday 11:10 am - 1:40 pm Live Online via Zoom**

Schedule Notes

*ALH A001N meets in-person on Tuesdays and Live Online on Thursdays. 

**ALH A009N requires additional hours of online work arranged by instructor.

 

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION:

Raenie Kane

 

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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