Home Health Aide Program

1. Complete and submit an HHA Application (see and download document) to the Nursing and Allied Health Department
2. Health requirements due one week before registration (see and download documents)

Just 40 hours of training and you could add the Home Health Aide (HHA) certification to your current CNA certification.  The HHA certification allows you to service clients in their home setting, allowing one-on-one client care.

The HHA program is offered once a year.

HHA Class Information:

• 40-hour program:
  • Theory: 20 hours
  • Clinical: 20 hours upon completion of Theory
• 100% attendance is required

HHA Classroom and Clinical Instructions:

• Health Education
• How to provide health and safety assistance
• Personal grooming assistance
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping for clients in their homes or in residential settings

Upcoming HHA Classes: 

August 2026

Home Health Aide (HHA) Cost:

NOTE: Fees are due upon registration and a software fee will be added to all card purchases.

• Must be 18 years
• Must have ACTIVE Nurse Assistant Certification
• Valid government-issued photo I.D.
• Valid Social Security card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
• American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification

 NOTE:

• Access to a Laptop/PC and a reliable Internet connection is required
• Cell phones and tablets are NOT an acceptable replacement for a laptop

1. Attend a scheduled Mandatory Orientation
2. Submit the CAE Health Requirement Packet

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

• CAE Student Health Questionnaire
• CAE Physical Form
• CAE Immunizations Form:
  • QuantiFERON TB Gold+ (blood test)
  • Flu vaccine (optional)
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (AB) Positive TITER
  • COVID-19 and Booster (optional)

Uniform:

• Solid-colored scrub top and bottom
• White nursing shoes (no canvas or tennis shoes)
• Wristwatch with a second hand (are allowed with secondhand face)

REQUIRED:  Access to a Laptop/PC and reliable Internet

    Cell phones and tablets are NOT acceptable