HI 7100
Professional Caregiver
Improve the quality of life for individuals with illness, disability, aging or other health concerns.
Program Overview
Certifications earned
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. Tasks typically center on non-medical support. Professional Caregivers work in a variety of settings, including private homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes or hospitals. It’s important to keep in mind that many of these jobs could involve working weekends, nights and holidays. The primary goal of a Professional Caregiver is to improve the quality of life for the individuals they care for, offering both physical and emotional support.
- Understand and adhere to applicable state and national laws, regulations and standards, including those set forth by HIPAA.
- Perform essential caregiving tasks, such as assisting with personal hygiene, mobility support and meal preparation, following established protocols.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and professional skills, including empathy, active listening, communication and teamwork
- Apply safety protocols, infection control procedures and OSHA standards to ensure a safe caregiving environment.
What You’ll Learn – HI 7100 Professional Caregiver
The Professional Caregiver program equips learners with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to support clients’ daily living needs and enhance their quality of life. It is recommended for individuals who want to work directly with patients in various healthcare environments and is ideal for individuals who are kind, empathic and understanding with a desire to increase their knowledge of patient care and healthcare practices.
This program prepares students to assist with daily living activities, such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility support and personal care. Students are also trained to provide limited medical assistance, including monitoring vital signs and offering medication reminders. Furthermore, the program emphasizes developing interpersonal skills, such as empathy, effective communication and active listening – which are critical for delivering high-quality care.
Upon completion of the Professional Caregiver program, students will be prepared to take the Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) exam, issued through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Obtaining the CHHA credential does NOT qualify students/graduates to be licensed as a Home Health Aide in any state. Each individual state issues its own requirements to be licensed or certified as an HHA or CNA. The CHHA certification validates the knowledge and skills required for caregivers, direct care workers and home health aides – increasing job opportunities and earning potential, but is not meant to serve as a prerequisite for state licensure.
IMPORTANT: If the end goal is to obtain status as a Certified Nursing Assistant or licensed Home Health Aide, the program must be completed through a partner organization/employer. Under such a partnership, MedCerts delivers the “didactic” portion of the CNA or HHA program, and the employer/partner must agree to host clinicals/labs onsite (CNA) or provide any required supervised practicum component (HHA). This is done to satisfy state-specific requirements related to an “approved” CNA or HHA program within which the candidate intends to work.
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Program Details
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Suitable vision & hearing (normal or corrected)
- Suitable psychomotor skills, hand-eye coordination, finger agility
- Ability to stand for an extended period of time and physical stamina for long shifts
- Expert-led video based training
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
- Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants (Elsevier 10th Edition, Copyright 2021)
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
Career Outlook
Professional Caregiver
Job Opportunities
openings in the US
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Tuition Cost
Professional Caregiver Training Online
- Interest rates from 0-12%
Active Duty Military Grants
MedCerts accepts education benefits from the Department of Defense for Active Duty Army, Coast Guard and Air Force.
Military Spouse Grants
Spouses of Active Duty Service Members in certain ranks may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Workforce Grants
MedCerts partners with American Job Centers in 30+ states and accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce grant funding.
FAQs
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.
Disclaimers
- Most states require additional agency-directed training of employees after they are hired. This training course is not intended as a substitute for the additional agency-directed training required by a state. Students are responsible for determining the training and competency requirements of employers in the states in which they wish to be employed.
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
