Personal Care Aide

FREE CAREER TRAINING!

EARN A CERTIFICATE IN 14 WEEKS!

This entry-level certificate program is designed to prepare individuals to enter the workforce and provides the skills necessary to move upward in the healthcare field.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Care Aides (PCAs) assist consumers who are sick, injured, mentally or physically disabled, elderly and/or frail. They work in the home and help their clients with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, grooming, taking medication, and some housework. PCAs help clients make and keep appointments with doctors, provide or arrange transportation, make and serve meals, make sure clients take their medicine and provide companionship.

2 Personal Care Aide students practicing applying bandages

PROGRAM INFORMATION

FREE training program that includes three noncredit classes
Noncredit classes are zero units and tuition-free
Includes local employer visits and job referrals
No textbook needed - course materials are provided
Students who successfully complete required courses earn a Certificate of Completion

SPRING/INTERSESSION 2025 SCHEDULE

Course #	Course Name	CRN	Dates	Days	Time	Location
ALH A001N	Personal Care Aide I - Knowledge, Attitudes & Skills	44617	February 4 - March 20	Tues/Thurs	5:30 pm - 7:50 pm	ALH SCI 202 + Hybrid*
ALH A002N	Personal Care Aide II - Person-Centered Care	44618	March 25 - May 2	Tues/Thurs	5:30 pm - 8:20 pm	ALH SCI 202 + Hybrid*
ALH A009N	Personal Care Aide: Caregiving Skills to Assist Clients with Alzheimer's & Dementia	44619	May 6 - May 29	Tues/Thurs	5:30 pm - 7:35 pm	ALH SCI 202 + Hybrid*

* SCHEDULE NOTE:

Classes meet in-person on Thursday and Live Online via Zoom on Tuesday.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Visit the online Course Catalog for course descriptions.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however, we encourage students to review the online class schedule for the most updated information: www.orangecoastcollege.edu/classschedule