Become a Personal Care Assistant Quickly
You want to become a PCA. And you want to select the best school to get certified. Congratulations! You are in the right place. Read on to find out what sets Quality Career Pathways apart from the competition, plus get all the details about the PCA Course.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THOSE RESIDING NEAR OMAHA, NEBRASKA
PCA COURSE DESCRIPTION
IN THE PCA COURSE, YOU WILL LEARN:
A Healthcare System Overview
Roles and Responsibilities of a PCA
Ethical and Legal Behavior
Communication & Cultural Diversity
Infection Prevention & Standard Precautions
Safety & Body Mechanics
Physical, Psychological, & Social Health
Confusion, Dementia, & Alzheimer’s Disease
Human Development & Aging
Mental Health
Dying, Death & Hospice
Nutrition
Caring for Yourself
Basic Personal Care Skills
Hours to Completion: 12
8 Online Hours
4 Classroom Hours
All Inclusive Tuition: $150
After you complete the PCA course, if you decide to further your medical career to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you can apply your $150 PCA tuition to our CNA course within 60 days.
Requirements To Enroll:
Be at least 15 years old
Ability to speak, read, write & understand English
In good physical health and able to lift 25 pounds
Attend class at Quality Career Pathways in Omaha, NE
PCA COURSE CALENDAR
| Location | Course | Day Part | Date | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | PCA | Weekday | 10/19 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Thursday |
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 | 12 Hours • 8 Online • 4 Classroom The Personal Care Assistant course designed for individuals new to healthcare and the skills it takes to care for others. This course also explores the unique careers and employers available in the healthcare. It is the perfect first step for someone exploring a medical career. LEARN MORE |
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 | 3 Classroom Hours Go from lapsed to active in one day. Receive online access to 10 Power Point Presentations, Chapter Exams, and Clinical Skills Sheets to study prior to arriving at the school for your in-person hours. LEARN MORE |
 | 1 Online Hour, Plus Testing One hour of online study is required prior to day of testing. Testing is scheduled every 45 minutes during a 3 hour block. LEARN MORE |
 | If you took your CMA class elsewhere, you can sit for your written exam at QCP. Quality Career Pathways is a state-approved testing provider with multiple locations to serve you. Simply view our testing dates, select your time, and register.VIEW DATES |