PERSONAL CARE AIDE 

DUE TO COVID-19 ALL CLASSES ARE ONLINE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

PCA Course  - Hybrid Online  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.
Skills presented via video with “test your knowledge" exercises following.
Must maintain 80% or greater to pass the class 
Cost $350 - Full payment required  (no payment plan with this course) We will verify identification .
**scrub tops not required for online PCA students**
Book required: NONE
Course Delivery: ONLINE
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

Course Content:
1. Working as a Professional 
2. Health Care Terms/ Definitions 
3. The Aging Process 
4. Personal Care and Rehabilitative Services 
5. Measuring Vital Signs 
6.  Home Management 
7. Safety and Accident Prevention 
8. Infection Control 
9. Food, Nutrition, and Meal Preparation 
10.  Documentation Requirements  
11. Patient Scenario Cases 
​12. Final Exam 

2021 Hybrid Online PCA Class Schedule