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Personal Care Aide Training

Get Paid for Giving Care

The Successful Aging Institute offers professional Personal Care Aide training

Calling those with a caring heart and a dedication to helping others. In response to requests from area employers, the Successful Aging Institute at Lane now offers 40-hour comprehensive training to prepare you for an entry-level position as a professional Personal Care Aide (PCA) in residential community and in-home care settings.

The PCA skills-based training touches on many areas including compassionate communication, proper body mechanics, assistance with acts of daily living, fire safety, hospice, and self-care for the caregiver. Hands-on practice in Lane's Certified Nursing Assistant lab augments lecture, small group discussion, class textbook, and videos. Upon successful completion, students will receive an Award of Completion and a list of local employers who may offer special consideration.

Contact Tina at SAI, (541) 463-4634 or dressert@lanecc.edu, for registration and other information.

Free Personal Care Aide Preview

Do you want to learn more about Lane’s Personal Care Aide training? Come to a FREE informational meeting!

23948 - 5:30-6:30, T, Oct 4, DTC Rm 036 (1 hr No Charge) - Susman

Personal Care Aide Training

Ready for a rewarding career as a professional caregiver? Demand is great and growing statewide for caregivers in residential communities and in-home settings. This 40-hour, hands-on training is well-respected by area employers, many of whom offer special hiring consideration to those who pass the course. Textbook included. (Note: Employers will conduct comprehensive criminal history checks before hiring.)
No class Nov 22 or 24.

23949 - 5:30-8:30 pm, TuTh, Oct 18-Dec 8, DTC Rm 036 (40 hrs $359) - Peterson

Learning to Care for Others:
Personal Care Aide Training