Personal Care Assistant
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Registration for this class is now closed.
Step by step registration guide.
Students need work authorization to take this class.
Course dates:
Free of charge.
Classis in person with extra 1-2 homework on the computer weekly.
Sept 13 - Dec 20
Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Read the description of the class before registering. Still have questions? Email Paulina: pkohan@isd271.org
Basic requirements:
Minimum ESL High Intermediate level of English proficiency (score 210 on GOALS test).
Regular attendance required.
Don't know your score? Ask your teacher!
Are you a new student? Fill out the registration form or the interest form if registration is closed first.
More information:
Not sure what do Personal Care Assistants do? Watch a video describing the job here: What do Personal Care Assistants do?
Assistants and Aides do similar things.
This is a great course that helps you understand more about different types of jobs in healthcare, learn more about human body and the the responsibilities of PCAs. It is an introduction to the topic of healthcare.
You should expect to do at least 2 hours a week of reading outside of class.
You need to answer 20 out of 25 questions on the final tests to get the certificate at the end of class. You can take the test more than once.
Useful links:
Improve your reading skills before taking the Certified Nursing Assistant test: Reading Curriculum for Healthcare Workers
You have several options after taking the class.
Take the Nursing Assistant Prep or the Medical Terminology class here at Metro South.
Want to know more about the careers and training in the field of healthcare?
Questions? Email Paulina: pkohan@isd271.org Call: 952-681-6122
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