Microcredential in
Health Care Assistant
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, NY 12804
Face to Face
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
8 Credits
Credit-bearing
$1,475.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Students will gain a wide range of allied health care and patient care experience, and gain the necessary knowledge and skills to become a personal care aide (PCA), home health aide (HHA) and certified nurse aide (CNA). These courses are approved through the NYS Education Department, Office of the Professions and enable students to obtain a wide range of healthcare training for employment in private homes, nursing homes, assisted living sites and other healthcare provider organizations. Successful completion of this microcredentials readies you to immediately apply for aide positions.
A face to face microcredential from SUNY Adirondack (8 credits). Registration is completed with SUNY Adirondack. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Health Care Assistant Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Vital Signs
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Infection Control
Patient Transfer
Mobility and Safety
Restorative Services
Cognitive and Mental Health Care Techniques
Patient Rights
Communication
Career outlook
Related occupations: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician
Healthcare support jobs in New York are projected to grow faster than average through 2032.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.