Health Assistant/Home
Health Aide Programs
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The
Nursing Education and Health Technologies Division at Imperial Valley
College offers
Health Assistant
and Home Health Aide classes throughout the year.
The Health Assistant (CNA)
Program prepares the student to take the State Competency exam at IVC
after completion. Students are
then eligible for official certification as a nurse assistant from the State
of California. After completing
this course, students are eligible to take the Home Health Aide course.
After completion of Home Health, students are awarded official
certification from the State.
Students must pass the CNA State exam to be eligible for Home Health.
CNAs can work in a variety of areas, but most specifically the demand
lies in long-term care agencies such as convalescent homes.
Home Health Aides work in the home, working under home health care
facilities.
Health Assistant AHP 060: This 6-unit course has 54 hours of classroom instruction, 24 hours of skills, and 108 hours of clinical training in a long-term care facility. It is recommended that students be at the ENG 100/089 level. A textbook and workbook is required. Students will be asked to complete a physical exam and TB skin test. A health form will be provided in class. Other items needed for class are one set of fingerprints, uniform, and CPR. These will be discussed in class and forms will be provided. Fees include registration, parking, malpractice insurance, textbook and workbook, CPR materials, fingerprint costs, health exam, uniform, and the State exam. A detailed list of expenses is on the back side. The course is offered every fall and spring for approximately 14 weeks, and in the summer for 6 weeks.
Home Health Aide AHP 062: This 1.5-unit course is offered after AHP 060. Training includes 25 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of clinical training in a home health care facility. Current nurse assistant certification (or completion of the State exam) is required along with a physical exam, TB skin test, current CPR card, malpractice insurance and uniform (if not completed in the AHP 060 class). A State exam is not needed. Books are not required. Fees are listed on back side.
How do I register?
Register online through WebSTAR. First time students must apply to IVC online first, click here. AHP 060 is offered in the fall and spring semesters and in summer. AHP 062 is only offered in the spring.
Who
can apply?
Imperial Valley College provides equal opportunities to men and women in
good health. As per
State
regulations, minimum age for certification is 17.
Students with prior convictions will need to disclose information to
the
State and obtain clearance prior to class.
For more information, contact Division of Nursing Education
at (760)
355-6348
or by email
laura.hartsock@imperial.edu