Dominion Health Education Center
  • Home
    • About D.H.E.C
  • Fredericksburg VA
    • Personal Care Aide (PCA)
    • Nurse Aide(CNA)
    • 68-hour Medication Aide
  • Richmond VA
    • Personal Care Aide (PCA)
    • Nurse Aide(CNA)
    • 68-hour Medication Aide
  • STATE BOARD REVIEW
  • Order
  • Testimonials
  • Contact US
  • Home
    • About D.H.E.C
  • Fredericksburg VA
    • Personal Care Aide (PCA)
    • Nurse Aide(CNA)
    • 68-hour Medication Aide
  • Richmond VA
    • Personal Care Aide (PCA)
    • Nurse Aide(CNA)
    • 68-hour Medication Aide
  • STATE BOARD REVIEW
  • Order
  • Testimonials
  • Contact US

ONLINE PERSONAL CARE AIDE 

2022 PCA SCHEDULE

Picture

2023 Online PCA Course Schedule ​

Picture
Picture
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

​COURSE OVERVIEW

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.

Our 2-week online PCA course is asynchronous. Students log into the portal at their convenience to complete assigned work. However, all work must be completed by the deadline dates.

We provide a thorough Skills module with “test your knowledge “ exercises.

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

2022 Online PCA Course Schedule 

Picture

2023 Online PCA Course Schedule 

Picture
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
Picture
Proudly powered by Weebly