Home Health Aide
Become a certified Home Health Aide with Los Angeles Skills Academy.
Receive certification as a Home Health Aide with our Home Health Aide courses. Learn the essential skills required for providing in-home care and assistance to elderly individuals, patients with disabilities, individuals who are chronically ill, and for those in hospice.
15 - 19 JANUARY, 2024
$200
Waitlist Price:
40-HOUR COURSE
$299 (or $100 off when you join the waitlist)
Class Location:
Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA)
Become an RNA with Los Angeles Skills Academy.
This robust course focuses on Restorative Nursing, assisting physical therapists, turning + repositioning post-acute/ post-surgical patients, feeding with special needs and nutrition, weights and measurements.
16 hour class - starts in February 12, 2024
get $100 off when you join the waitlist
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EKG Technician Certification
This course prepares you for the
NHA Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam
Exam optional for those not seeking certification.
Requirement: HS Diploma/ GED or equivalent.
What is a Certified EKG Technician?
EKG Techs test the electronic activity of the heart through small electrode patches attached to the body - helping people of all ages prevent and treat heart disease. As an EKG tech, you may perform some or all of the following tasks:
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Set up and administer EKGs (electrocardiograms) and stress tests
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Prepare patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring
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Edit and deliver final test results to physicians for analysis
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Schedule appointments
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Transcribe physicians' interpretations
Class Starts February 12, 2024
Online
Tuition: $1900
Join the waitlist for $200 off the tuition.
Topics Covered
In a Home Health Aide (HHA) course, aspiring health care professionals and future home health aides learn the essential skills required to provide non-medical care and support to patients in home-based settings, ensuring their well-being and assisting with daily activities.
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Personal care and hygiene for patients
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Safe patient transfers and mobility assistance
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Nutrition and meal preparation
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Infection control and prevention
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Communication and interpersonal skills
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Basic medical terminology
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Vital signs monitoring
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CPR and first aid
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Medication management
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Care for patients with specific conditions, including dementia and diabetes
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End-of-life care and hospice support
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Emergency procedures and safety protocols
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Ethical and legal considerations in healthcare
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required for this course.
Student Responsibility
Students must wear comfortable scrubs, a gait belt, and athletic shoes.
Course Materials Provided
Home Health Aide materials will be provided to students enrolled in the course.
Why Become a Certified Home Health Aide?
Becoming a certified Home Health Aide offers many benefits to your career:
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Meet the certification requirement as a Home Health Aide
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Enter into a high-demand field and increased need for home-based care
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Increase opportunity for employment
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Choose between part-time or full-time work
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Opportunity to further advance your career as Registered Nurses or CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistant)
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Make a positive impact on a person’s life, as well as the lives of their loved ones
Why Choose Los Angeles Skills Academy for Your Home Health Aide Certification
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Founded by a team of dedicated nurses from the American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training (NAT/CNA) Program
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Dedicated instructors with a decade of expertise in the field
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Receive innovative, hands-on clinical training
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Official provider of the American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training Program
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Approved by the California Department of Public Health
