--- title: Home Health Aide description: Prepare for a career as a home health aide. Learn essential skills for personal care, housekeeping, and companionship in this online training course. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Healthcare.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Healthcare and Medical Careers [Home Health Aide](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2655895813#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Healthcare.png) # Home Health Aide #### $2,495.00 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/home-health-aide/) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 28 #### $2,495.00 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/home-health-aide/) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 280 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 365 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Industry Certification ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career or start a new, rewarding job? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment of home health and personal care aides is projected to grow significantly through 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations—with over 711,000 job openings for home health and personal care aides projected each year, on average. This home health aide training course provides you with the essential knowledge and core competencies needed to perform all duties required of a home health aide such as assisting people with daily activities that include personal care, housekeeping, and companionship. This online home health aide training course provides clear differentiation where the role of the home health aide differs from that of a nursing assistant. The course explores and clearly outlines the differences between a home environment and that of a facility. After completing the course, you will have gained the confidence to become a home health aide. You will be able to achieve a grounding in the appropriate care of the client either in the client's home or in a skilled nursing facility, thereby giving quality care and protecting the client wherever care is given. #### Learning Outcomes What you will learn: - The roles and responsibilities of the Home Health Aide in supporting the physical and safety needs of clients in the setting in the home or skilled facility - The differences between that of Home Health Aide (HHA) and a Nursing Assistant (NA) - The steps to provide personal and comfort care, along with the measurement and recording of vital signs and weight, in home health care and skilled facility - The role of the HHA/NA in supporting wellness and disorders of a newborn and Pediatric care - The roles and responsibilities of the HHA/NA in preventing the spread of infections - The effects of proper nutrition, a healthy meal management system, and an effective feeding environment for clients in the home health setting and skilled facility How you will benefit: - You will have a clear understanding of the task and duties of an HHA - You will have a clear understanding of how the duties of an HHA differs and relates to that of an NA - You will have the guidance of the clinical experience team to support obtaining the required clinical hours to become a home health aide #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled - The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) ##### Prerequisites This program is designed to prepare you for an entry-level position as a home health aide. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field, but you should be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? You Can: ##### Option 1 Click "Add to Cart" and then update the number of seats you'd like to purchase in yout cart. [Add to Cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/home-health-aide/) ##### Option 2 Contact us to explore enrollment options, including potential discounts! [Contact Us](https://aspire.loyola.edu/individuals-contact-form?hsLang=en) ### $2,495.00 ##### Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/home-health-aide/)