Home Healthcare Provider
Short-Term Certificate
Overview
Home health aides provide in-home care to people with disabilities, chronic illness or cognitive impairment. Help is often provided to older adults in need of assistance. With this certificate you can begin working as a home healthcare provider right away. You will also be prepared to continue your education with COTC’s Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology.
Many seniors prefer to remain in their own homes as long as possible; having the assistance of home health aides supports this option. According to the Department of Labor, hundreds of thousands of home healthcare workers will be needed in the next decade.
By completing this course, you:
- expand your potential job opportunities in the healthcare industry
- gain basic skills in safety, medication practices and wellness strategies for patients with different levels of abilities
- build a strong foundation for academic progression in healthcare
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
This is an open enrollment program. To be admitted, students must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.
Plan of Study
Short-Term Certificate
Home Healthcare Provider Certificate
Total Credit Hours: 18
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
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Social Gerontology |
2.5 |
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Children with Medical Complexity |
2.5 |
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Pharmacology for The Consumer |
1 |
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Addiction Studies I |
3 |
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Total |
9 |
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| Semester 2 | ||
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Basic Life Support |
0.50 |
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Medical Terminology |
2 |
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Principles of Social Work |
3 |
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Basic Health Care Skills |
3.5 |
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Total |
9 |
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The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: March 2024
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the home healthcare provider program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of human body structure and function.
- Describe safe medication practices for the elderly client.
- Identify safety considerations for care of the medically complex child in the home care setting.
- Discuss effective strategies for promoting wellness and quality of life for the older adult.
Continue Your Education
Credits earned for the home healthcare provider certificate count toward COTC’s Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the home healthcare provider certificate?
This certificate may be completed in two semesters, or about eight months.
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
You will take classes on campus to use equipment and engage in hands-on learning.
What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
In addition, this certificate is eligible for the Talent Ready Grant to assist you in covering the cost of tuition and fees (up to $2000).
Learn more about the talent ready grant
See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.