PERSONAL CARE AIDE 

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. 

2020 PCA Class Schedule 


Tuition: $300  / Start with $200.00 down 
​** Must have access to the internet to complete homework and discussions topics***
​Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday -8:30am -2:30pm ​
Uniform: 
White scrub top (the school provides 1 scrub top)
Black scrub Pants (Student's responsibility)

Requirements:
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • 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
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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.
PCA Course  - Virtual / Hybrid Course  
32 hours of virtual classroom  + 8 hours of skills practice on Campus 
Skills Check off  
8-hour - set by appointment 
Cost $300 - Full payment required  ( no payment plan with this course) 
32 hours of course work done at home and 8 hours skills check  off done on campus. 
Virtual class room dates start the same days as traditional class. If additional class is required we set them by appointments. 
We will verify identification . Final Exam proctored on campus , government issued ID required