Patient Care Aide
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/26/2023
Program Description
The Personal Care Aides assist elderly and individuals with disabilities in the completion of the individual's activities of daily living in their homes or in care facilities. Personal care aides can assist with basic housekeeping as well as meal preparation. The occupational training targets skills in administering personal hygiene, dressing, and ambulation; advising individuals in nutrition, household cleanliness and hygiene; monitoring vital signs and medication under supervision; communication and working with families on changes in lifestyle and companionship; documentation of client status and; case review and consultation with the care team on needs of the clients. The training of a personal care aide prepares participants to work for home care agencies and long term residential care facilities that service individuals who are incapacitated, convalescing or disabled. This is a two-week training program. As direct service professions, the training in personal care aide provides basic skills in activities of daily living, communication and safety. All of which are part of the basic skill sets that are utilized within nursing and occupational therapy. This training would allow individuals to complete a short-term training and gain employment to support them while completing basic skills training and/or course prerequisites.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
converted from NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Chicago State University
Program Contact Info
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Other
2 Weeks ( 40.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
Tuition | $1,275.00 |
Total Cost | $1,275.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students that are interested in the course should contact continuinged@csu.edu, or at 773.995.4466 to express interest, and upon WIOA approval, students will be registered for the class. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Patient Care Aide
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/26/2023
Program Description
The Personal Care Aides assist elderly and individuals with disabilities in the completion of the individual's activities of daily living in their homes or in care facilities. Personal care aides can assist with basic housekeeping as well as meal preparation. The occupational training targets skills in administering personal hygiene, dressing, and ambulation; advising individuals in nutrition, household cleanliness and hygiene; monitoring vital signs and medication under supervision; communication and working with families on changes in lifestyle and companionship; documentation of client status and; case review and consultation with the care team on needs of the clients. The training of a personal care aide prepares participants to work for home care agencies and long term residential care facilities that service individuals who are incapacitated, convalescing or disabled. This is a two-week training program. As direct service professions, the training in personal care aide provides basic skills in activities of daily living, communication and safety. All of which are part of the basic skill sets that are utilized within nursing and occupational therapy. This training would allow individuals to complete a short-term training and gain employment to support them while completing basic skills training and/or course prerequisites.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Local Information
converted from NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Chicago State University
Program Contact Info
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Other
2 Weeks ( 40.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
Tuition | $1,275.00 |
Total Cost | $1,275.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students that are interested in the course should contact continuinged@csu.edu, or at 773.995.4466 to express interest, and upon WIOA approval, students will be registered for the class. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction