Home Health Aide

HHA

Description

This training program provides students with the foundation of working in a home setting and providing care ranging from personal care for the elderly, disabled, and infants to taking vital signs. Home Health Aides (HHA) provide professional healthcare in a patient’s environment, including assisting clients in personal care, escorting clients to medical appointments, shopping, paying bills, etc.  This course is the perfect complement for students who may want to enroll in Certified Nurse Aide training or for students who want to enter the healthcare field. Includes 75 hours of online lecture and in person lab instruction followed by 8 hours of in person clinicals experience (days, nights, or weekends) to be scheduled at the end of the program at a partner location.

Number of Hours

90 Hours

Requirements

The New York State Department of Health does not require a high school diploma; students must be 18.  Students who successfully complete course requirements receive HHA certification and enter the New York State Department of Health Home Care Registry. Students must sign an Assumption of Risk.

Credential

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Home Health Agency (HHA) Registry Certificate and BLS provider card issued by the American Heart Association.

HHA Tuition and Fees

$525 Tuition / $60 Lab Fee / $25 Registration Fee*

*fees are subject to change

BLS/CPR Tuition and Fees

$100 Tuition / Materials Fee $20*

*fees are subject to change

Other Costs Associated

$51.25  Textbook / Burgundy Scrubs $35*

*costs are subject to change

Industry Insight

Employment of home health aides is projected to grow 22 percent from now through to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. The average pay for a Home Health Aide in New York City is $18.41/hr or $38,280/year. (Lightcast)
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