HHA-ASL

Course Code: HHA-ASL

The Home Health Aide – American Sign Language (HHA-ASL) program is specially designed for students who communicate using American Sign Language. It provides the same comprehensive Home Health Aide training as the standard HHA program, with instruction adapted to support Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing learners. The course emphasizes effective communication, patient safety, and the delivery of compassionate care within home and community settings.

Through classroom and hands-on practice, students gain the knowledge and skills to assist clients with personal care, health monitoring, and activities of daily living. Instructors fluent in ASL guide participants through essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, emergency response, and patient rights. Graduates are eligible for placement in the New York State Home Care Registry and prepared for employment as certified Home Health Aides serving diverse communities.

What you will learn in this course:

• Core duties and ethics of a Home Health Aide
• Communication strategies in ASL and healthcare settings
• Infection prevention and client safety procedures
• Nutrition, meal planning, and feeding support
• Understanding patient needs and maintaining independence

• Personal care and mobility assistance
• Monitoring vital signs and reporting changes
• Emergency procedures and first aid awareness
• Cultural sensitivity and patient confidentiality
• Career readiness and professionalism in home care

Note: This program is conducted in American Sign Language (ASL) and designed for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students seeking Home Health Aide certification.

Section: Morning
4 Weeks
Section: Afternoon
4 Weeks
Section: Evening
6 Weeks
Section : Weekend
18 Weeks
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMonday - Friday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pmMonday - Friday 5:00 pm - 9:15 pmSaturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am -3:30 pmMonday - Friday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pmMonday - Friday 5:00 pm - 9:15 pmSaturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMonday - Friday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pmMonday - Friday 5:00 pm - 9:15 pmSaturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMonday - Friday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pmMonday - Friday 5:00 pm - 9:15 pmSaturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMonday - Friday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pmMonday - Friday 5:00 pm - 9:15 pmSaturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMonday - Friday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pmMonday - Friday 5:00 pm - 9:15 pmSaturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMonday - Friday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pmMonday - Friday 5:00 pm - 9:15 pmSaturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMonday - Friday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pmMonday - Friday 5:00 pm - 9:15 pmSaturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMonday - Friday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pmMonday - Friday 5:00 pm - 9:15 pmSaturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMonday - Friday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pmMonday - Friday 5:00 pm - 9:15 pmSaturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
*Please call the school to see if the schedule is available