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
Penn State York
- April 5, 2024 to April 27, 2024
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Class Schedule
- $1,450 (This includes cost of the PCHA Exam.)
- Register here for the PSU York PCHA 100-hour Training
- **Registration closes April 1, 2024**
- Materials and Zoom link will be sent by April 3, 2024.
Summer 2024 PCHA Options
Penn State Beaver
- May 6, 2024 - June 7, 2024
- Instructor-led course on Zoom
- $1,450
- PCHA 100-hr May Start
Penn State York
- June 7-29, 2024
- Classes offered via Zoom
- $1,450 (This includes the test.)
- Register for the PCHA Training
- **Registration closes June 1, 2024**
PCHA Fall 2024 Online Program Options
Penn State Abington
- September 10, 2024 to December 20, 2024
- Tuesday, Thursday, and occasional Wednesday evening
- 6:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
- $1,450 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam)
- Register here for the PSU Abington Fall 2024 100-hour training
Announcing a new in person option in Southeastern Pennsylvania!
Penn State Abington Inperson PCHA Minimester
- August 16 through November 22, 2024
- 47 total hours (remaining hours will be offered in Spring 2025)
- In person Fridays at PSU Abington
- Pay as you go ($20/hour) or reduced (10%) pricing for full minimester payment of $840
- PCHA exam registration additional cost of $150
- Contact Randy ([email protected]) for more information
Course | Date, Time | Cost | Registration | Notes |
Writing, Completing and Implementing Assessments and Support Plans |
8/16/24 |
$100 | Register | 8:00am - 2:00pm |
Resident Rights |
9/13/24 |
$60 | Register | 8:00am - 11:15am |
Cultural Competence |
9/13/24 |
$60 | Register | 12:30pm - 3:45pm |
Staff Supervision |
9/20/24 |
$160 | Register | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Reporting |
10/11/24 |
$120 | Register | 8:00am - 3:00pm |
Medication Procedures, Effects and Precautions |
10/25/24 |
$140 | Pending | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
Gerontology |
11/8/24 |
$120 | Register | 8:00am - 3:00pm |
Personal Care Services and Hygiene (Parts 1 and 2) |
11/15/24 |
$180 | Register | 8:00am - 3:00pm |
Personal Care Services and Hygiene (part 3) |
11/22/24 |
12:45pm - 4:00pm |
Course Overview
This course is for current and aspiring personal care administrators or nurses, caregivers, and healthcare professionals who wish to fulfill continuing education requirements.
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 and in person options to fit your busy schedule each semester.
- Our instructors are subject matter experts.
- Our proven track record speaks for itself: we have trained hundreds of graduates since 2012 and have a pass rate of 98%.
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