This certificate prepares students for personal care aide positions in home or health care environments. Students will develop skills and mindsets needed to work effectively with diverse clients and to optimize their quality of life. Students will attain industry-recognized certifications in key areas such as safety, infection control, basic dementia care, and privacy. Students will also develop life and organizational skills needed for success in health care fields and will create personalized career plans for continued growth and professional development. This certificate is restricted to TCTC I-BEST students.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

Perform Personal Care Aide duties
Develop a personalized career plan within a selected health care field

Graduation Credits Required: 8

First Semester

AHS 101 - Introduction to Health Professions Credit Hours: 2
AHS 190 - Fundamentals of Personal Care Credit Hours: 3
COL 120 - STEM College and Career Readiness Credit Hours: 3

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