This course introduces learners to the Home Care Aide (HCA) training program and the fundamentals of working with clients in long-term care settings. 

Participants will review the structure and requirements of the HCA certification process, Core Basic training, and study strategies to support success in the course and on the state examination.

Learners will also explore the different types of clients home care aides support, common care settings, and the roles of care team members. 

The course introduces care plans and reviews common physical and cognitive changes associated with aging, along with the importance of documenting and reporting changes in a client’s condition.