Caregiver / Personal Aide
Caregiver/ Personal Care Aide
This program prepares you to assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities
with daily
living activities at the person's home or in a care facility. In a simulated caregiving
environment, you will gain experience performing caregiver duties which may include
nutrition, cleanliness, ambulation, and household activities.
Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, you will be able
to Demonstrate how to correctly perform the duties of a caregiver/personal care aids.
Course Requirements
VMED 030 - Introduction to Caregiving (24 Hrs)
VMED 031 - Caregiver Training (42 Hrs)
COMPLETE AT LEAST (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:
VMED 032 - Caregiver Externship (60 Hrs)
VMED 110 - BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals (8 hrs)
WKPR 502 - Workforce Readiness for Healthcare Occupations (60 Hrs)
TOTAL HOURS OF INSTRUCTION: 74 - 194 HOURS
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