About the Certified Home Health Aide Program
The Home Health Aide certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to successfully pursue a career in home healthcare, focusing on basic duties, procedures, and responsibilities; the need for effective communication; awareness of safety precautions, and the needs associated with caring for specific populations. A certificate of completion is issued through the New York State Home Care Worker Registry (HCWR). This program of study consists of 75 hours of instruction with supervised clinical experience.
Prerequisites
None
Upcoming Programs
Location: TBD
Mode: In person
Dates: TBD
Days: TBD
Time: TBD
Cost: $1,400
Employment and Salary Outlook
Workforce Development Registration Instructions
- Complete the Workforce Development Application
- After submission, you will receive a Welcome Email containing very important information on how to sign into your application status portal.
- This message will be sent to the email address you provided when you completed your application.
- Once your application status is updated, you will receive an email to view the portal for further instructions on how to register for the Workforce Development program. You will also be contacted by a member of our team, who will provide you with details regarding registration.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by phone at 845-574-4521 or email at [email protected].
Credit for Prior Learning
Students who hold a current certification are eligible to earn college credits through credit for prior learning. A fee of 40% of tuition per credit is charged for the credit and students do not need to take the class.
HLT 11000 - Exploring Careers in Healthcare
Stackable to:
AS Healthcare Science
Course Description:
This course explores a variety of options available for careers in the healthcare industry. Students will be exposed to a broad range go roles and will discuss the scope of practice of the variety of positions they will encounter as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Students will be prepared to evaluate career options that best need their interests and career goals. Guest lecturers will be utilized to augment the scope of many specialized roles within a variety of healthcare settings.
Credits: 3
Contact [email protected] for more information about credit for prior learning.