Home Health Aide (HHA)
Our shortest program — help people live safely and independently at home.
The 40-hour Home Health Aide program is designed for individuals who have completed a California Nurse Assistant Certificate course. It prepares you to care for people who are disabled, chronically ill, cognitively impaired, or older adults — so they can remain in their own homes or residential facilities rather than institutions.
The program is split evenly between 20 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of clinical time. Certification is granted by the California Department of Public Health, Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS).
What you'll be able to do
Build a strong foundation in the principles and practices of home healthcare.
Communicate effectively with clients and their families.
Apply critical thinking to assess clients' needs and provide appropriate care.
Demonstrate core HHA skills such as medication management, wound care, and personal hygiene.
Understand legal and ethical issues in healthcare and adhere to professional standards.
Gain hands-on experience through supervised clinical training in home-care settings.
Prepares graduates for Home Health and Personal Care Aide roles (DOL code 31-1100). Note: admission requires a prior California CNA certificate.
Approval is not accreditation. Quest Nursing Education Center is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and students are not eligible for federal financial aid. Please review our catalog and School Performance Fact Sheet before enrolling.