Personal Care Aide Training
Get Paid for Giving Care
The Successful Aging Institute offers professional Personal Care Aide training
Calling those with a caring heart and a dedication to helping others. In response to requests from area employers, the Successful Aging Institute at Lane now offers 40-hour comprehensive training to prepare you for an entry-level position as a professional Personal Care Aide (PCA) in residential community and in-home care settings.
The PCA skills-based training touches on many areas including compassionate communication, proper body mechanics, assistance with acts of daily living, fire safety, hospice, and self-care for the caregiver. Hands-on practice in Lane's Certified Nursing Assistant lab augments lecture, small group discussion, class textbook, and videos. Upon successful completion, students will receive an Award of Completion and a list of local employers who may offer special consideration.
Contact Tina at SAI, (541) 463-4634 or dressert@lanecc.edu, for registration and other information.
Free Personal Care Aide Preview
Do you want to learn more about Lane’s Personal Care Aide training?
Come to a FREE informational meeting!
33984 - 5:30-6:30, T, January 31, DTC Rm 036 (1 hr No Charge) - Susman
Personal Care Aide Training
Ready for a rewarding career as a professional caregiver? Demand is great and growing statewide for caregivers in residential communities and in-home settings. This 40-hour, hands-on training is well-respected by area employers, many of whom offer special hiring consideration to those who pass the course. Textbook included.
(Note: Employers will conduct comprehensive criminal history checks before hiring.)
33988 - 5:30-8:30 pm, TuTh, Feb 7-March 22, DTC Rm 036 (40 hrs $359) - Peterson
Make a Difference - Become a Personal Care Aide!