Program Overview for Home Care Aide |
ETP eligible  | yes |
School | South Seattle College |
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Program description | Graduates are qualified to take the state Home Care Aide examination and get a care-giving job. You will also be better prepared to continue in a Nursing Assistant Certified course or other healthcare courses. Work full- or part-time caring for elderly or disabled people in their homes or in adult family homes. |
Financial Information |
Tuition | $1,129.30 / 12 credits |
Tuition per credit | $102.75 (WA Resident) |
Fees | 159.00 |
Books and materials | $90 |
Supplies, tools, uniform | $24 |
Other costs | $180 |
Program Information |
Length of training | 3 Months |
Award type | Certificate |
Credits | 15 |
Locations offered |
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Offered evenings/weekends | no |
Offered online | no |
Entrance requirements | Students who score 217 or higher on CASAS reading and (for ESL) listening, and pass a WATCH background check. |
Certification/license required to work in this field | yes Home Care Aide Certification |
Certification/license obtained as part of training program | yes 75 Hour DSHS Training Certificate, 53 Hour Core Basic Certificate, ORSA Certificate, Population Specific Certificates: Dementia, Navigation, TBI, Mental Health |
Certification/license test preparation provided | yes Home Care Aide Certification |