40 Hour Direct Care Aide/Personal Care Aide (DCA/PCA)
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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.
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. See the date listed below.
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.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites:
- A copy of you Photo ID is required and must be emailed to info@cpr-bofa.com after completing your registration.
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).
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 August 6, 2025-August 26, 2025
$
350
Blended Course
Online/Onsite
Online/Onsite
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Around the Clock Access for Class Dates
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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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Skills Date August 30, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm
almost full
40 Hour Direct Care Aide/PCA
September 3, 2025-August 26, 2025-September 23, 2025
$
350
Blended Course
Online/Onsite
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
-
Skills Date September 27, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm
40 Hour Direct Care Aide/PCA
October 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025
$
350
Blended Course
Online/Onsite
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
-
Skills Date October 25, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm
40 Hour Direct Care Aide/PCA
November 5, 2025 - November 26, 2025
$
350
Blended Course
Online/Onsite
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
-
Skills Date December 6, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm
Remaining 2025 Classes:
- September 3-23, 2025
- October 1-21, 2025
- November 5-26, 2025