Our Home Health Program
Program Highlights
- Experience the joy and satisfaction of helping others with activities of daily living in a home setting.
- Work alongside home health professionals to follow the prescribed plan of care.
- Develop professional work ethics and medical skills while providing comprehensive care.
Career Focus
- Prepared for state certification, immediate employment, and further education.
Listing of Instructional
- Activities of Daily Living
- Communication
- Diseases and Disabilities
- Documentation and Reporting
- Ethical and Legal Conduct
- Infection Control
- Nutritional Needs
- Physical and Emotional Needs
- Proper Body Mechanics
- Self-Care
- Special Populations Care
Direct Care Worker Entry Level Salary Range*
- Hourly: $11.17–$12.02
- Annual: $23,230–$25,000
*Source - Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages
Program Length
- The home health program is two years in length. Students have the opportunity to obtain direct care worker industry certification, as well as OSHA 10-hour healthcare and CPR instruction.
- Students successfully completing the program have the opportunity to earn free dual enrollment college credit providing all requirements are met.
Related Career Pathways
- Dietician*
- Direct Care Worker
- Health Educator*
- Home Health Aide
- Certified Nurse Aide*
- Social Worker*
- Special Needs Caregiver
- Registered Nurse*
- Respiratory Therapist*
*with additional education in this field