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  4. Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA) 100-Hour Training

Personal Care Home Administrator Testimonials

"The Personal Care Home Administrator’s course at Penn State Abington is wonderful! I am currently Director of Nursing for a Personal Care Home because of the program!

"This program allowed me to keep my normal schedule and be able to still attend school."

"The program offered so much information, in an easy way to learn. All of the instructors were so knowledgeable and it was great to have a diverse group of students to offer stories from their own experiences. We were all able to work together as a team in the learning process."

Jasmine Thomas


"The Personal Care Home Administrator Training Program at Penn State Abington was very well organized and very informative.  As a Business Director without a long care background, I can say I learned a lot from the instructors and my colleagues in the class. I can assure you the program was of higher quality and better organized than other programs in the region."

"Our state inspection was two days after completion of the program!"

Annette Echanis


"I had a fantastic experience taking the PCHA program at Penn State Abington. The course was well put together and presented and thoroughly prepared me for the exam. The PCHA program has helped me to become more well-rounded in my current position in Long Term Healthcare."

Dana Guyton


"The PCHA program was not only a source of vast information and education,  it also played a tremendous role in helping me identify the best suitable sector for me as an Administrator."

Daniel Samai


"The training I received from the Abington Penn State Campus was extremely beneficial to me. I was able to instantly help our facility with our records. When the State came out we had no violations with our resident's charts.

The training was done by an all-pro cast of people with tons of experience who were able to address our many questions. Well worth the time!"

Dave Pace


"The PCHA Training was great! It truly sensitized me to the needs of physically and mentally challenged elderly patients who are in need of care. Personal Care Services has given a very needy and poor service population hope. The PSU PCHA Training has instilled 'hope' and 'compassion' in its trainees as we go out and serve our patients. Thank you for the wonderful training experience."

Gary Hall


"I enjoyed my time attending Penn State.

Aside from the amount of knowledge we gained and the wonderful people I’ve met, the most important aspect of any educational course is how the instructor interacts with its students.

You were the best instructor I have ever had. You brought major encouragement when I didn’t believe in myself, you took your time out to learn and build a trusting relationship with us individually, and most importantly, you showed nothing but care and compassion to us, which then motivated us to put our best foot forward and become successful stars. In closing, I absolutely appreciate your ability to understand, listen, and guide us in the right direction…keep up the good work."

 

Davon Lockett


“I gained a lot from Penn State, Abington – Personal Care Home Administrator [P.C.H.A.] Program/Training.  The program requirements were very do-able with my schedule.  The experience of attending the program was very rewarding.  The curriculum was thorough and will certainly prepare anyone to operate his or her own personal care home.  Thank you Penn State, Abington for the empowering experience.”

Kimberly Byrd


"I appreciated how the wealth of information received in this course was presented by local experts in each of their fields.

The instructors were knowledgeable, approachable, and easily accessible.

Many of the classes required intense interaction amongst the students, and I was pleasantly surprised by the tight bonds we had formed in only 3 months. Not only will students be adequately prepared for their PCHA License Exam, they will walk away with amazing resources and contacts that will be of great assistance in their careers."

 

Kristen Sommerhalter


"Thank you for an awesome experience. Your program was so well run, structured, fun, informative, and truly committed to giving the learner all that is needed to be a successful PCH Administrator.   I am using what I learned every day in my new job."

Myra Edwards RN BSN


"I was very pleased with the training.  The training is very successful in preparing one to become a Personal Care Home Administrator. I also appreciate the well organization of the program compared to other trainings I've attended."

Mikole Rivera


"The program opened my eyes to a lot of new ideas in Long Term care. The total experience was well worth the time."

Rex Barr

 

Healthcare Certificates and Training Programs

  • Assisted Living Administrator 15-Hour Training (for PCHAs)
    • Qualifications and Responsibilities of Administrators
  • Chemical Dependency Prevention & Counseling Certificate
  • Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Nursing Home Administrator 120-Hour Training Program
    • Nursing Home Administrator Overview & Scope
  • 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 (PCHA) Competency Exam
  • QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Contact

Randy Ingbritsen

Interim Regional Lead 

(Abington, Great Valley)

215-881-7405

[email protected]

 

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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