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40 Hour Direct Care Aide/Personal Care Aide (DCA/PCA)

40 Hour Direct Care Aide/Personal Care Aide (DCA/PCA)

***READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.

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About This Class

The 40hr Direct Care Aide program meets the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) curriculum for Home Health and Hospice and is also accepted by the Virginia Department of Social Services for ‘direct patient care staff’ in licensed assisted living facilities.

The course content instructs participants in assisting residents with activities of daily living, patient transfers, nutrition, oral & personal hygiene with “on-the-job” hands-on training to complete the program. 

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Class Information

The classroom portion of this program is Online.

  • Please verify that you meet the Prerequisites for this class prior to signing up.
  • You may access this class online 24/7 from your desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
  • The Online portion of this class is 36 hours.  
  • Online portion MUST be completed within 3 weeks (21 days) of course start date. 

The in person Clinical Training portion of this program is in a Fresh Start Approved Assisted Living Facility.

  • An additional 4 hours of Skills & Clinical Training is required. Clinical training is on-the-job.  Please be prompt with scheduling.
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Class Dates & Times

Online Class Dates:

  • Check below for upcoming class start dates.
  • Monthly schedules and “Around the Clock” access 
  •  Online class portion must be completed within 3-weeks (21-days) from Start Date.
 Hands-On Skills Dates/Times/Location:
  • Hands-on Skills to be completed “on-the-job” at an assisted living facility with trained nurses added to Fresh Start Healthcare approved program. 
  • Four (4) Hours of Skills & Clinical Instruction must be completed within 60-days of Online Class Completion. Please be prompt with scheduling.
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Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

  • None
 
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Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements:

  • None
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Course Completion
  • Upon successful completion of the course, Certificates and Performance Record will be provided via email to the PAYER within 14 Business Days (count ONLY Monday through Friday non-holidays). 

 

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Refund Policy
  • All fees are non-refundable once classes have started, or you have accessed any of the information.
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40 Hour Direct Care Aide/PCA

Next Class January 8, 2025-January 28, 2025
$350
$ 300 Blended Course
Online/Onsite
  • Around the Clock Access for Class Dates
  • Complete 36 Hours of Online Portion
    within 21 days from class start date
  • Complete 4 Hours of In Person Clinical Training
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40 Hour Direct Care Aide/PCA

Class Dates February 5, 2025-February 25, 2025
$ 350 Blended Course
Online/Onsite
  • FEBRUARY CLASS ONLY
  • Class Dates February 5-25, 2025
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40 Hour Direct Care Aide/PCA

Class Dates March 5, 2025-March 25, 2025
$ 350 Blended Course
Online/Onsite
  • MARCH CLASS ONLY
  • Class Dates March 5-25, 2025
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40 Hour Direct Care Aide/PCA

Class Dates April 9, 2025-April 29, 2025
$ 350 Blended Course
Online/Onsite
  • APRIL CLASS ONLY
  • Class Dates April 9-29, 2025
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April 2025.