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Course Overview
Are you ready to start a career helping people? The Home Health Aide (HHA) course at Bright Horizon Institute is designed to teach you how to care for patients, elderly people, and those with disabilities. You’ll also learn how to assist nurses and healthcare
professionals.
This course focuses on making sure patients feel safe and comfortable while receiving the best care. After completing the course, you’ll be ready to work in private homes, nursing homes, or hospitals.
Key Course Details
- Admission Requirements : GED or High School Diploma
- Program Duration : 4 months
- Total Hours: 240
- Certification : Certificate of Completion
- Credential : Home Health Aide Certification
Course Content
| Human Anatomy & Physiology Basics | Learn how the body works and the areas you’ll care for. |
| Understanding Patient Needs | Learn how to recognize and meet a patient’s needs. |
| Helping Visually Impaired Patients | Understand how to care for patients with vision problems. |
| Daily Patient Care | Learn how to help patients with daily tasks and activities. |
| Feeding and Nutrition | Learn how to safely feed patients and maintain their nutrition. |
| Basic Nursing Skills | Get trained in simple medical tasks like checking vital signs. |
| Body Mechanics | Learn how to safely lift, move, and handle patients. |
| Preventing Falls | Understand how to keep patients safe from falls and use restraints correctly if needed. |
| Communication Skills | Learn to talk with patients and their families in a caring way. |
| Health & Hygiene | Learn how to maintain cleanliness for yourself and the patient. |
| Skin Care for Bedsores | Understand how to prevent and treat pressure sores. |
| Bathing & Grooming | Learn how to help patients with personal hygiene. |
| Giving Medications | Learn to administer medications as prescribed by a doctor. |
| Disposing of Medical Waste | Understand how to safely get rid of medical waste. |
| Emergency First Aid | Learn basic first aid to handle emergencies. |
Career Outcomes
After completing this course, you’ll be ready for many caregiving jobs, including:
| Home Health Aide | Offer care to patients in their own homes. |
| Nursing Home Assistant | Help elderly residents in nursing homes with daily care. |
| Hospital Caregiver | Support nurses by helping patients with their needs. |
| Caregiver in Assisted Living | Work with residents in assisted living facilities, offering both care and companionship. |
Graduates can work in private homes, healthcare facilities, or even start their own caregiving business.
Why Choose This Course?
The Home Health Aide course at Bright Horizon Institute is perfect for anyone starting in caregiving. Here’s why:
| Practical Training | You’ll practice caregiving skills in real-life situations to feel confident in your work. |
| Certification | Get certified as a Home Health Aide, proving you’re ready to work in this field. |
| Comprehensive Learning | From hygiene to handling patients safely, this course covers everything you need to know. |
| High Demand | Caregiving is a growing field, and this course opens up many job opportunities. |
| Supportive Teachers | Learn from experienced instructors who are here to guide you every step of the way. |
Who Can Apply and How to Get Started
Who Can Apply?
This course is open to anyone who:
- Has a GED or high school diploma.
- Wants to learn how to care for others and help improve their lives.
- Has no prior experience in healthcare but wants to start now!
How to Apply
Getting started is easy:
- Complete the Application Form Visit our website and fill out the online form.
- Submit Your Documents Upload your GED or high school diploma.
- Need Help? Contact our admissions team—they’re happy to guide you.
Instructor
No, this course is for beginners. You’ll learn everything step by step.
You’ll receive a Home Health Aide certification and a Certificate of Completion.
Yes! You’ll practice caregiving tasks like feeding, bathing, and helping patients in real-life situations.
Yes, you can choose the option that works best for you.
You can work as a Home Health Aide, Nursing Home Assistant, or Hospital Caregiver.
This course gives you the skills and certification to start a rewarding career as a caregiver. You'll be prepared to make a real difference in people’s lives!
