Personal Care Aide Online Course

Welcome to Our Comprehensive PCA Training Program We are delighted to introduce you to our 40-hour Personal Care Aide (PCA) Course, meticulously designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career in personal care. This course is specifically structured to meet the requirements for a Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide in Virginia. - Course Structure and Delivery Hybrid Learning Approach: Our course uniquely combines online learning with practical skills training. After completing the online component, you will participate in an 8-hour Skills Lab for hands-on experience. - Varied Learning Methods: PowerPoint Video Lectures: Engage with dynamic and informative presentations. Skills Videos: Visualize and understand practical care techniques. Textbook Reading Assignments: Deepen your knowledge with our recommended textbook, "The Home Health Aide Handbook." Interactive Quizzes: Reinforce your learning with review quizzes throughout the course. Final Review Handout Quiz and Final Test: Assess your understanding and readiness for certification. Certification and Approval Upon successful completion of all online modules and the Skills Lab, you will receive your Final Certificate, signifying your readiness to embark on a career as a Personal Care Aide. Our course is fully approved and meets the standards required for Personal Care Aides and Home Health Aides in Virginia. - Course Materials and Requirements To participate in this course, you will need: A computer, phone, or tablet for accessing the online components. Basic stationery: Pens, pencil, highlighters. Organizational tools: A 3-ring notebook and index cards. Earbuds for focused learning. A quiet corner for undisturbed study. Optional: You may choose to purchase a Blood Pressure (BP) cuff and stethoscope for practice, although this is not mandatory. - Accessibility and Accommodations We are committed to making our course acc