Personal Care Aide

Program description

Personal care is a service offered to Arkansas clients who are in need of long-term care services but wish to stay in the comfort of their own home. Personal care includes hands-on assistance with activities such as basic hygiene, bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, laundry services, and housekeeping.

The PCA program is a two-week online course that prepares students for these responsibilities. Clinical training is conducted in person for one day with the instructor, and the certification exam, included in the course price, is taken at the school during the clinical session. Students who complete the PCA program are eligible to work at home care agencies as well as assisted living facilities. This program is also excellent for those who are caring for family members in poor health or in need of care assistance.

Enrollment fees

The program cost is $360.00, which includes a non-refundable enrollment fee of $50.00.

Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card are accepted. Cash and check payments are also accepted. Course books are required and included in the total program cost.

Payment plan

We do not offer a payment plan for this course.

State testing

The PCA certification exam is included in the course price and is administered at the school during the in-person clinical session.

Prerequisites & class supplies

Registration requirements

Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a minimum 10th-grade level, and be able to see, hear, and lift at least 50 lbs.

Class supplies

Course books are required and included in tuition.

Enrollment & associated fees

Students who wish to enroll should submit an application with a valid start date and complete full payment at enrollment.

Submitting an application does not reserve a seat. Enrollment is confirmed only after all required fees are paid in full.