HI 7100
Professional Caregiver
Improve the quality of life for aging individuals, as well as those with illness, disability, or other health concerns.
Program Overview
Certifications earned
What Does a Professional Caregiver Do?
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
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- 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 are provided at no additional cost to students. However, students have access to these materials for a limited time frame aligned with their program. Access to these materials outside of this period is not guaranteed, and students may be responsible for costs associated with any extended access.
- 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
potential
Tuition Cost & Payment Options
Total Program Cost
$
3,100
What’s Included:
- 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 are provided at no additional cost to students. However, students have access to these materials for a limited time frame aligned with their program. Access to these materials outside of this period is not guaranteed, and students may be responsible for costs associated with any extended access.
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