Home Health Aide

Care for patients in their homes — one of Florida's fastest-growing fields — in about a month.

About 4 weeks 75 clock hours English & Spanish
Home Health Aide training at Genesis Vocational Institute
Overview

Program objective

Graduate ready to work as an entry-level Home Health Aide for home health agencies and hospice care, with 33 hours of hands-on lab practice.

In just a few weeks, the Home Health Aide program prepares you to provide physical comfort, nutrition and daily care for patients in their own homes. You'll complete 33 hours of lab practicing real bedside-care procedures, and you can begin working as soon as your diploma is issued.

What you'll study

What you'll study

Every course in the program, straight from our official catalog.

  • HIV/AIDS Education
  • CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Verbal & Written Communications
  • Laws & Ethical Standards for Home Health Aides
  • Physical Comfort & Patient Safety
  • Nutrition
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Home Health Care

Where you'll work

  • Home health agencies
  • Hospice care
  • Private-duty caregiving
  • Assisted living

Certification

Ready to work as soon as your diploma is issued.

Ready to begin?

Your new healthcare career could start with one phone call. Talk to our admissions team about the program that fits you — in English or Spanish.