PCA TO MEDICATION AIDE BRIDGE COURSE (Classroom or Online)

PCA to Medication Aide  Classroom  - $ 800.00 ~ 7 weeks 
​PCA to Medication Aide  Online  - $ 850.00 ~ 8 weeks
Start with $200.00 down
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PCA Classroom
Monday , Wednesday, Friday - 8:30 am -2:30 pm
Medication Aide Classroom
Tuesday  and Thursday   8:30 am - 2:30 pm
3 Clinical Days - 6:45 am - 12:45 pm 
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PCA Online 
1 - 8 hours skills session on campus
Medication Aide Online
1 - 4 hour skills session on campus - Week 1 on Thursday 4pm -8pm
Clinicals  - Week 2, 4, & 6 on Thursday  eves @ 4pm 
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​** For classroom, you must have access to the internet to complete homework and discussions topics***
​Uniform: 
White scrub top (the school provides 1 scrub top) 
burgundy  scrub pants (may purchase at the school)

Requirements​
  • Pass 10- Panel Drug Test and Random Drug Test done @ DHEC  and /or clinical site discretion
  • Pass criminal background check (no felony charges,  no assault and battery charges)
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • A negative TB test report ( before the start of clinicals) 
  • The ability to read and write English​ 
  • ​All tattoos must be covered 
  • Nails must be short with no artificial covering
  • No facial piercings 
  • Only ear lobe piercings allowed  
  • ​Long hair must be pulled back ​
  • No head scarves or wraps(unless for religious purposes), no caps or hats when in uniform
40 hour PCA Course 
This program has been developed by the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to establish a uniform training curriculum. Its purpose is to train and teach qualified persons to provide personal care services under Medicaid Waivers. DMAS hopes that this program will assist in recruiting and retaining qualified personal care aides.

DMAS Requirements for Personal Care Aides (PCA) include: 
1. Must be 18 years of age or older
2. Must be able to read and write in English to the degree necessary to perform the tasks expected 
3. Must be able to perform the tasks required

The following content will be taught:
1. The Elderly 
2. Personal Care and Rehabilitative Services 
3. Home Management 
4. Safety and Accident Prevention in the Home
5. Food, Nutrition, and Meal Preparation 
6. Documentation Requirements for Medicaid Recipients
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HANDS-ON SKILLS TAUGHT AND PRACTICED.  INSTRUCTOR  DEMONSTRATION AND VIDEO DEMONSTRATION USED. RETURN DEMONSTRATION IS REQUIRED OF EACH STUDENT IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE COURSE.
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How the payment plan works 
$200 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration 
If student enrolls after deposit deadline: 
Deposit + 1st payment due at time of registration 
If student enrolls after 1st payment  deadline: 
Deposit + 1st payment + 2nd payment due at time of registration 
​Final day to register is the deadline date for the 2nd payment.
Payment Plan for PCA to Medication ( Classroom )  - $800.00
Deposit $200.00
1st Payment - $ 150 
2nd Payment  - $150 
3rd Payment - $150 
4th Payment - $150 
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Payment Plan for PCA to Medication ( Online )  - $850.00
Deposit $200.00
1st Payment - $ 150 
2nd Payment  - $150 
3rd Payment - $150 
4th Payment - $150 
5th Payment - $50
Medication Aide 68-hour Course
Course content includes but is not limited to:
1. Preparing for safe administration of medications to clients in assisted living facilities
2. Maintaining aseptic conditions
3. Understanding of basic pharmacology
4. Facilitating client self-administration or assisting with medication administration
5. Following proper procedure for preparing, administering, and maintaining medications; and
6. Following appropriate procedures for documentation and reporting to the licensed healthcare professional on duty at the facility or to the client’s prescriber.