Home Care Aide Training School
Licensed in the District of Columbia as a non-degree Post Secondary School, Home Care Partners provides an initial training course leading to Home Care Aide certification. This program provides a valuable opportunity for residents of the community to receive the training they need to enter a gratifying career as a Home Care Aide.
The Home Care Aide Certification training program is coordinated by our Manager of Education and Training. Additional training is provided by licensed Social Workers and Registered Nurses with support from our Field Counselors. The program includes a mixture of lecture, discussion, audio-visual and hands-on demonstration in our on-site training lab. Extra help is offered, whenever needed. Two days of supervised “on-the-job” internships in the homes of clients are an essential part of this training. The program culminates with each student’s demonstration before a Registered Nurse of the skills they have learned and a standardized, written exam. Students who successfully master the required skills and pass the exam obtain national certification as Home Care Aides. The training program is very successful with over 90% of our students passing the exam and receiving certification on the first try!
Our school also provides on-going continuing education training to ensure that our staff maintain and expand their knowledge and skills. All of our Home Care Aides receive a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Scholarships may be available to assist with tuition payment for those who need it. Assistance with job placement is offered with many job opportunities available at Home Care Partners.
