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Home Health Aide

Our home health aide training course focuses on providing comprehensive career training to obtain the skills and responsibilities needed for success as a home health aide. By course completion, you will have a clear understanding of the task and duties of an HHA.

$2,495.00 (USD)

List Price: $2,990.00

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                                280 Course Hrs
                            

                                Code
                                    GES1018
                            
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                                12 Months
                            
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Overview

Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career or start a new, rewarding job? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment of home health and personal care aides is projected to grow significantly through 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations—with over 711,000 job openings for home health and personal care aides projected each year, on average. This home health aide training course provides you with the essential knowledge and core competencies needed to perform all duties required of a home health aide such as assisting people with daily activities that include personal care, housekeeping, and companionship.

This online home health aide training course provides clear differentiation where the role of the home health aide differs from that of a nursing assistant. The course explores and clearly outlines the differences between a home environment and that of a facility. After completing the course, you will have gained the confidence to become a home health aide. You will be able to achieve a grounding in the appropriate care of the client either in the client's home or in a skilled nursing facility, thereby giving quality care and protecting the client wherever care is given.

The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. The curriculum covers topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems, along with mental health and special senses, with exams at the midterm and final stages. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course, the standalone course, or advanced career training course bundles that include Medical Terminology.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of this course's test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

Objective

Syllabus

Requirements

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

This program is designed to prepare you for an entry-level position as a home health aide. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field, but you should be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

State Requirements:

This course is offered in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CT, DE, GA, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NM, OH, TX, SC, SD, VA, and WV.

Federal standards for Home Health Aides require a minimum of 16 hours of clinical experience. This course includes a clinical experience guide and access to a support team who will assist you in obtaining a clinical experience opportunity. Some states require you to be a CNA prior to becoming an HHA, and although many states do not exceed federal standards, you must ensure that this course meets the requirements to work as a home health aide in your state. Visit your state's health government site or call your state board and ask for the current home health aide regulations and clinical requirements in your state.

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Instructor

Leahnata Davis

Dr. Leahnata Davies has been a nurse public health expert and nurse leader for over 20 years. Her teaching philosophy for health education is grounded and intertwined with her philosophy of nursing. Her hands-on experience in the nursing field has shaped the kind of teacher and mentor she hopes to be. She would like to set a foundation integrated with evidence-based practice to provide the basis of professional practice while supporting students' emotional, intellectual, and educational needs. Her desire to teach is twofold: She is committed to improving care for patients, but also want to continue to share her love of learning and passion for addressing the needs of the community, the healthcare system, and the learners. As an educator, she hopes to accomplish this through critical engagement, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Her health care experience includes progressive experience in clinical and public health, health care administration, case management, health education and instruction. As a public health expert, Dr. Davies has extensive experience assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating delivery of optimal care and services in diverse health care settings including managing and executing government-funded care programs. In addition to Doctor of Philosophy degree in Health Science from Walden University, Dr. Davies holds a Master of Public Health degree from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Felician College, Lodi NJ.

Kate Moura Dos Santos

Kate Moura Dos Santos currently resides along the east coast in the beautiful state of Vermont. She started her career in the medical field in 1981 in the US ARMY as an active-duty Medical Secretary. After an honorable discharge, she became a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) and Home Health Aide. She has worked in various capacities and disciplines including Med Surg, Neurology, ICU, Cardiac ICU, inpatient facilities as well as skilled nursing facilities, private homes, inpatient psych units and Alzheimer's memory units. She became so confident in her skills as an LNA, that in 2001, she became owner and operator of "Changing Seasons Home Health Care". She realized while operating her home care business, that she enjoyed teaching and training others in becoming proficient as an LNA, home health care aide.

Carmen Reed

Carmen Reed became a certified nursing assistant in 2004 and worked in an acute rehabilitation center and later a medical surgical unit while attending nursing school. She graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and continued working at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center as a medical surgical nurse for 8 years. After starting a family, she entered the field of school nursing which was also very rewarding. Most recently, she has worked as a clinical review nurse, evaluating clinical decisions among nurses at hospitals across the country. While challenging at times, she truly enjoys her career in nursing and is grateful for all the opportunities it has brought her.

Medical Terminology Instructors

Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

FAQs

How much do home health aides make?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for home health aides is expected to increase 22%by 2032. Indeed.com also reports that the average salary for a home health aide is $33,350 per year in the U.S.

What is a home health aide? What does a home health aide do?

A home health aide provides health care services within the home of the client for an illness or injury. Home health care is usually less expensive, more convenient, and just as effective as care you get in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF) and is associated with daily living such as assistance with personal care, housekeeping, and companionship.

Can I test-out of medical terminology content if I have previous knowledge of medical terminology?

Yes. This course includes two, optional, Test-Out Exam features that will allow you to test out of content and graded assessments if your score demonstrates the level of mastery required (80%). It does not count toward your overall score in this course if you do not achieve the minimum score required for mastery. Please note: Third party funded students may not be eligible.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

No.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.