Personal Care Aide I Certificate

Description

The Personal Care Aide Certificate provides students with essential preparation for entry‑level roles in home and community health care settings. Coursework emphasizes client support, safety practices, infection control, dementia‑informed care, and confidentiality. Students also strengthen foundational employability and life skills while developing individualized plans for future career advancement in the health care field. Enrollment is limited 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