FAQs for MedCerts’ Online Professional Caregiver Training Program
A Professional Caregiver provides assistance and support – in the form of bathing, dressing, meal preparation and companionship – to individuals who need help with daily activities due to illness, disability, aging or other health conditions. They work in a variety of settings, including private homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes or hospitals.
Salary ranges for Professional Caregivers typically vary from $33,530 to $35,220, depending on the role and location.
To become a certified Professional Caregiver, you need to complete a training program like MedCerts’ and pass the Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) exam issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
The MedCerts program covers assistance and support – in the form of bathing, dressing, meal preparation and companionship – to individuals who need help with daily activities due to illness, disability, aging or other health conditions
Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, internet access and course registration & payment. Suitable vision & hearing (normal or corrected), psychomotor skills, hand-eye coordination, finger agility and the Ability to stand for an extended period of time and physical stamina for long shifts are also required.
The MedCerts Professional Caregiver program costs $3,100.
Yes, MedCerts offers payment options, including monthly payments as low as $268.
While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs such as:
The Professional Caregiver program duration is 13 weeks.
The program includes expert-led video training, interactive simulations and competency assessments, focusing on various aspects of caretaking.
Yes, exam fees and prep materials are included in the program cost. The course is designed to prepare students for the CHHA exam. Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep.
The program includes expert-led video training, competency assessments, national certification exam fees, an eBook and dedicated student support services.
Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certification you’ll earn in this program is accredited through the exam-issuing authority, the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
