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Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA) 100-Hour Training

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 2023 Online Program

Penn State York Accelerated PCHA 100-hour Training

  • April 14 to May 6, 2023
  • Friday, Saturday and Sundays
  • 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 
  • *$1,450 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam)
  • Register for the course online or call 717-771-4032

Penn State DuBois PCHA 100-hour Training

  • May 1 to June 5, 2023
  • Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays
  • Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm (most classes will end by 4:30 pm)
    Fridays 8:00 am - Noon
  • $1,450 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam)
  • Register

PCHA Fall 2023 Online Program

Penn State Abington 

  • September 12 to December 13, 2023
  • Tuesday, Thursday, and occasional Wednesday evening 
  • 6:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
  • *$1,450 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam)
  • Register

PCHA Orientation 2023

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 Online Administrator 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%.

Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.

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  • CPR & First Aid
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  • Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA) 100-Hour Training
    • Personal Care Home Administrator Class Schedule
    • Personal Care Home Administrator Testimonials
    • PCHA Course Descriptions
  • Personal Care Home Administrator Competency Exam
  • QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Contact

Randy Ingbritsen
215-881-7405
[email protected]

PCHA 100 hour Training Exam

Have you already completed the PCHA 100 hour training? 

Register for an online proctored PCHA Exam

PCHA Qualifications

To attend this program you must have one of the following:

  • 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 & 1 year experience in a related field
  • A license as a nursing home administrator from the Pennsylvania Department of State
  • For a home serving 8 or fewer residents, a general education development diploma or high school diploma and 2 years direct care or administrative experience in the human services field

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