The Home Health Aide (HHA) Program prepares learners for a meaningful career providing essential personal care and health‑related support to individuals who need assistance beyond what family or friends can provide. Also known as Home Caregivers or Residential Assistants (RAs), HHAs are vital members of the direct care workforce, supporting patients in maintaining comfort, dignity, and independence. This comprehensive program builds practical, job‑ready skills through focused instruction on patient care, documentation, communication, and professional responsibilities across a range of care settings.
Home Health Aide
Module 1: Orientation to Home Care Part 1
Module 2: Orientation to Home Care Part 2
Module 3: Managing the Home Environment
Module 4: Preventing Infection and Body Mechanics
Module 5: Bedmaking, Personal Care and Elimination
Module 6: Home Care Procedures
Module 7: Caring for Older Adults, Mothers, Infants, and Children
Module 8: Clients with Mental Illness and Those Requiring Home Care
Module 9: Caring for the Client at the End of Life, Emergencies & Employment
Upon completion of the program, learners will be able to:
Provide basic personal care and health‑related services aligned with patient needs
Support patients with daily living activities while maintaining comfort, safety, and dignity
Accurately document services provided, patient conditions, and progress
Identify and report changes in a patient’s condition to supervisors or case managers
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Apply professional standards and ethical practices in direct care settings
Demonstrate reliability, compassion, and professionalism in patient interactions
Certification options exist for the state of California
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.