Program overview
The 100-hour personal care home administrator training program is for current and aspiring personal care administrators, nurses, caregivers, and healthcare professionals who wish to fulfill continuing education requirements.
The program consists of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services standardized and approved curriculum. Courses meet on weekends via Zoom and vary in length from two to nine hours.
For additional information, contact the Continuing Education office at 570-450-3110 or complete the request information form.
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Requirements
To qualify for this program you must have one of the following:
- An associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university
- A license as a registered nurse from the Pennsylvania Department of State
- A license as a nursing home administrator from the Pennsylvania Department of State
- A license as a licensed practical nurse from the Pennsylvania Department of State and one year experience in a related field
- A general education development diploma or high school diploma and two years direct care or administrative experience in the human services field (for a home serving eight or fewer residents)
You must also attend a one-day Pennsylvania Department of Human Services orientation in addition to the personal care home administrator course. There is no fee for the orientation.
Schedule
Summer PCHA Session
Dates: TBA
Format: The entire 100 hours of training is offered in both full-day and half-day formats on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Cost: $1,450 (test included)
Course mode: Zoom
Course descriptions:
| Course (hours) | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gerontology (6 hours) | ||
| Care for Residents with Development Disabilities (2 hours) | ||
| Staff Supervision (8 hours) | ||
| Resident Rights (2 hours) | ||
| Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness (4 hours) | ||
| Medication Procedures and Effects (7 hours) | ||
| Local, State, and Federal Laws (2 hours) | ||
| Care for Residents with Mental Illness (9 hours) | ||
| Budgeting, Financial Record Keeping (4 hours) | ||
| Writing and Implementing Assessments and Support Plans (5 hours) | ||
| Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Report (6 hours) | ||
| Resident Home Contracts (2 hours) | ||
| Personal Care and Hygiene (9 hours) | ||
| Community Resources (4 hours) | ||
| Recreation (4 hours) | ||
| Care for Residents with Dementia/Cognitive Impairment (8 hours) | ||
| Nutrition, Food Handling and Sanitation | ||
| Cultural Competency (3 hours) | ||
| Test - | ||
| Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid (if not current) | TBD - if necessary |
Students must also have a current CPR/AED certification. If certification is needed, please let us know and we can provide information for classes
Fall PCHA Session
Dates: TBA
Format: The entire 100 hours of training is offered online from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and occasional Wednesdays
Cost: $1,450
Course mode: Zoom
Orientation
This is a free, mandatory, 6-hour program that must be completed before, during, or after the 100-hour training and exam in order to operate as a personal care home administrator. Registration is required and fills up quickly.
Attention current PCHAs: Each of the classes in the Personal Care Home Administrator 100-hour training can be taken by PCHAs toward their annual 24 credit requirement. The cost per credit hour is just $15 and you can get your credits in the evening or Saturday. Receive a special price of $249 if you register for all 24 required CEUs.
