Personal Care Aide I Certificate

Description

This certificate prepares students for personal care aide positions in home or health care environments. Students will develop skills and mindsets needed to work effectively with diverse clients and to optimize their quality of life. Students will attain industry-recognized certifications in key areas such as safety, infection control, basic dementia care, and privacy. Students will also develop life and organizational skills needed for success in health care fields and will create personalized career plans for continued growth and professional development. This certificate is restricted to TCTC I-BEST students.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

• Perform Personal Care Aide duties
• Develop a personalized career plan within a selected health care field
• Demonstrate employability skills

Graduation Credits Required: 8