Personal Care Aide

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) program provides students with the knowledge and practical skills required to assist clients with personal care and daily living activities in home and community settings. This course prepares individuals to deliver compassionate, safe, and supportive care to patients under the supervision of healthcare professionals, focusing on maintaining client dignity and independence.

Through classroom instruction and hands-on training, students learn to provide essential personal care services, including grooming, bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance. The program emphasizes professionalism, communication, and cultural sensitivity when working with clients and families. Upon successful completion, graduates are qualified to work as certified Personal Care Aides and may advance to the Home Health Aide (HHA) program.

What you will learn in this course: