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Personal Care Home Administrator

Personal Care Home Administrator

Learn about our Personal Care Home Administrator Non-credit program.  HACC offers the full 100-hour course for new administrators and offers individual courses to meet the requirements of the 24 annual CEU’s for existing administrators. The course has been approved by the PA Department of Public Welfare to meet the requirements set forth in the regulations.  Email nchealth@hacc.edu if you have additional questions.

Do I qualify for the program?

You must have one of the following:

  • An RN license from the Department of State
  • An associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited institution
  • An LPN license from the Department of State. You must also have one year of work experience in a related field.
  • A nursing home administrator license from the Department of State

For a home serving eight or fewer residents, you need one of the following:

  • A GED or high school diploma. You must also have 2 years direct care.
  • Administrative experience in the human services field.

 

What does the program cover? 

 

 

  • Abuse and neglect prevention and reporting (6 hours)
  • Resident home contracts (3 hours)
  • Certification in CPR/obstructed airway/first aid (7 hours)
  • Care for residents with dementia, cognitive impairments and other special needs (8 hours)
  • Care for residents with mental illness (7 hours)
  • Care for residents with mental retardation (2 hours)
  • Recreation (4 hours)
  • Fire prevention and emergency preparedness (4 hours)
  • Writing, completing and implementing initial assessments and support plans (9 hours)
  • Budgeting and financial recordkeeping (4 hours)
  • Cultural competency (3 hours)
  • Gerontology (5 hours)
  • Local, state and federal laws and regulations. These pertain to the operation of the home (2 hours)
  • Resident rights (4 hours)
  • Nutrition, food handling and sanitation (5 hours)
  • Personal care services and personal hygiene (9 hours)
  • Staff supervision and training (8 hours)
  • Medication procedures, medication effects and side effects, and universal precautions (7 hours)
  • Community resources, social services and community activities (6 hours)

 

How much does the program cost?

The full 100-hour course costs $1,480.

Taking program topics individually can meet the continuing education requirement (24 hours annually).

 

Can I receive veterans education benefits for this program?

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines benefits.
  • The VA approves veterans' education benefits for non-credit healthcare programs. These programs must result in a certificate upon completion.
  • The VA bases benefits on the length of the class and the number of weekly clock hours.
  • The VA provides benefits on a post-payment basis. You must pay tuition in advance.
  • Contact:

    Military and Veterans Affairs Office - Harrisburg Campus
    vaoffice@hacc.edu
    717-780-2331
    Cooper 206

 

Who can I contact for more information or to enroll? 

For more information or if you have questions, you can email Healthcare Education staff at nchealth@hacc.edu or contact the Welcome Center at 717-780-2414