Course Overview

PCHA

This course is for current and aspiring personal care administrators or nurses, caregivers, and healthcare professionals who wish to fulfill continuing education requirements.

Penn State Personal Care Home Administrator 100 hour training program features Pennsylvania Department of Human Services standardized and approved curriculum and consists of nineteen courses that vary in length from two to nine hours.

PCHA Spring 2024 Online Program Options

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PCHA Orientation

You must attend a one-day Department of Human Services Orientation in addition to the 100-hour course. There is no fee for the 2023 PCH Orientation.

PCHA ORIENTATION SCHEDULE:

This is a free, mandatory, 6-hour program that must be completed before, during, or after the 100-Hour Training and exam in order to operate as a Personal Care Home Administrator.  Registration is required and fills up quickly.

2023 Personal Care Home Administrator Online Orientation Program Schedule

2024 Personal Care Home Administrator Online Orientation Program Schedule

In order to be hired and work as a Personal Care Home Administrator in Pennsylvania, you must meet the educational requirements (see below), complete the 100-hour program, pass the test, and attend a one-day Department of Human Services Orientation. There is no fee for the orientation.

  •  An associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university
  •  A license as a registered nurse from the Pennsylvania Department of State
  •  A license as a licensed practical nurse from the Pennsylvania Department of State and one year of experience in a related field
  •  A license as a nursing home administrator from the Pennsylvania Department of State
  •  For a home serving eight or fewer residents, a general education development diploma or high school diploma and two years of direct care or administrative experience in the human services field

Why choose the Penn State PCHA program?

  • Earn your professional education with Penn State-the Big Ten in your backyard!
  • Penn State offers online options to fit your busy schedule.
  • Every one of our instructors are subject matter experts.  You will not find more qualified instructors anywhere.
  • Our proven track record speaks for itself: we have trained hundreds of graduates since 2012 and a pass rate of 98%.

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