Accelerated Personal Care Home Administrator Training (PCHA, 100 Hours)
(10 CEUs) PA Code 2600 (35PA.B.2499) Approved by the Department of Human Services
Penn State Lehigh Valley is partnering with Penn State York to offer the entire 100 hours of Accelerated Personal Care Home Administrator training and the exam via zoom.
Satisfy continuing education requirements with a variety of professional development courses for nurses, administrators, direct-care staff, and other health care professionals.
The entire 100 hours of training is offered in a condensed weekend format, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Students are expected to obtain their CPR/AED training at their workplace or from an approved provider. If you need assistance with scheduling, please contact us. All sessions must be attended or made up elsewhere.
You are also required to attend a Personal Care Home Administrator Orientation before you are considered a Personal Care Home Administrator.
Please Note: Licensed Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) who wish to become licensed as a Personal Care Home Administrator must complete the orientation and test. The fee for NHA’s to take the test is $150. Please contact Penn State York to register for the exam only.
Qualifications necessary to attend this program
(must have one of the following):
- An associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university
- A license as a registered nurse from the Pennsylvania Department of State
- A license as a licensed practical nurse from the Pennsylvania Department of State and one year experience in a related field
- A license as a nursing home administrator from the Pennsylvania Department of State.
- For a home serving eight or fewer residents, a general education development diploma or high school diploma and two years direct care or administrative experience in the human services field
You must attend a one-day Department of Human Services Orientation in addition to the 100-hour course. There is no fee for the orientation.
Course Schedule - 4 weekends
The entire 100 hours of training is offered in both full- and half-day formats, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Scholarships for the 100-hour course are available through the Thomas R. Roth Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Courses in the PCHA 100-Hour Training
Spring 2024
Penn State York
Dates: April 5-27, 2024
Location: Classes offered via Zoom
Cost: $1,450 (This includes the test.)
Registration: Register for the PCHA Training
**Registration closes April 1, 2024**
Materials and Zoom link will be sent by April 3, 2024.
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Course |
Date |
Time |
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Staff Supervision (8 hours)(Students will have 2 hours pre-work) |
Friday, April 5 |
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
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Budgeting, Financial Record Keeping (4 hours) |
Saturday, April 6 |
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
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Writing and Implementing Assessments and Support Plans (5 hours) |
Saturday, April 6 |
12:15-5:15 p.m. |
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Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness (4 hours) |
Sunday, April 7 |
8:00-12:00 p.m. |
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Resident Rights (3 hours) |
Sunday, April 7 |
12:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. |
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Care for Residents with Dementia/Cognitive Impairment (8 hours) |
Friday, April 12 |
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Care for Residents with Mental Illness (9 hours) |
Saturday, April 13 |
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Nutrition, Food Handling and Sanitation (7 hours) |
Sunday, April 14 |
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
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Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Report (6 hours) |
Friday, April 19 |
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
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Resident Home Contracts (2 hours) |
Friday, April 19 |
2:15-4:15 p.m. |
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Cultural Competency (3 hours)(Students will have 1 hour pre-work) |
Saturday, April 20 |
8:00-11:00 a.m. |
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Community Resources (4 hours)(Students will have 1 1/2 hours pre-work) |
Saturday, April 20 |
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
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Recreation (4 hours) |
Saturday, April 20 |
12:15-4:15 p.m. |
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Medication Procedures and Effects (7 hours) |
Sunday, April 21 |
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
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Local, State and Federal Laws (2 hours) |
Sunday, April 21 |
3:15-5:15 p.m. |
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Personal Care and Hygiene (9 hours) |
Friday, April 26 |
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Gerontology (6 hours) |
Saturday, April 27 |
8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |
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Care for Residents with Developmental Disabilities (2 hours) |
Saturday, April 27 |
2:45-4:45 p.m. |
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Test |
Will start scheduling on Monday, April 29 |
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Summer 2024
Penn State York
Dates: June 7–29, 2024
Location: Classes offered via Zoom
Cost: $1,450 (This includes the test.)
Registration: Register for the PCHA Training
**Registration closes June 1, 2024**
Materials and Zoom link will be sent by June 5, 2024.
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Course |
Date |
Time |
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Personal Care and Hygiene (9 hours) |
Friday, June 7 |
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Staff Supervision (8 hours) |
Saturday, June 8 |
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
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Care for Residents with Dementia/Cognitive Impairment (8 hours) |
Sunday, June 9 |
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
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Gerontology (6 hours) |
Friday, June 14 |
8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |
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Care for Residents with Developmental Disabilities (2 hours) |
Friday, June 14 |
2:45-4:45 p.m. |
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Care for Residents with Mental Illness (9 hours) |
Saturday, June 15 |
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Medication Procedures and Effects (7 hours) |
Sunday, June 16 |
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
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Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Report (6 hours) |
Friday, June 21 |
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
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Resident Home Contracts (2 hours) |
Friday, June 21 |
2:15-4:15 p.m. |
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Cultural Competency (3 hours)(Students will have 1 1/2 hour pre-work) |
Saturday, June 22 |
8:00-10:00 a.m. |
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Community Resources (4 hours)(Students will have 1 1/2 hour pre-work) |
Saturday, June 22 |
10:15 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
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Recreation (4 hours)(Students will have 1 1/2-2 hours pre-work) |
Saturday, June 22 |
2:15-5:00 p.m. |
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Nutrition, Food Handling and Sanitation (7 hours) |
Sunday, June 23 |
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
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Local, State and Federal Laws (2 hours) |
Sunday, June 23 |
3:15-5:15 p.m. |
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Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness (4 hours) |
Friday, June 28 |
8:00-12:00 p.m. |
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Resident Rights (3 hours) |
Friday, June 28 |
12:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. |
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Writing and Implementing Assessments and Support Plans (5 hours) |
Saturday, June 29 |
12:15-5:15 p.m. |
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Test |
Will start scheduling on Monday, July 1, 2024 |
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Penn State DuBois
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Class: |
Personal Care Home Administrator 100-Hour Training |
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Delivery: |
Online via Zoom |
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Dates: |
Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays July 15–August 16 |
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Times: |
Monday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
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Cost: |
$ 1,450 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam) |
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Register: |
PCHA Fall 2024 Online Program Options
Penn State Abington
- September 10–December 20, 2024
- Tuesday, Thursday, and occasional Wednesday evening
- 6:00–9:30 p.m.
- $1,450 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam)
- Register here for the PSU Abington Fall 2024 100-hour training
Announcing a new in person option in Southeastern Pennsylvania!
Penn State Abington Inperson PCHA Minimester
- August 16 through November 22, 2024
- 47 total hours (remaining hours will be offered in Spring 2025)
- In person Fridays at PSU Abington
- Pay as you go ($20/hour) or reduced (10%) pricing for full minimester payment of $840
- PCHA exam registration additional cost of $150
- Contact Randy ([email protected]) for more information
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Course |
Date, Time |
Cost |
Registration |
Notes |
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Writing, Completing and Implementing Assessments and Support Plans |
8/16/24 |
$100 |
8:00am - 2:00pm |
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Resident Rights |
9/13/24 |
$60 |
8:00am - 11:15am |
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Cultural Competence |
9/13/24 |
$60 |
12:30pm - 3:45pm |
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Staff Supervision |
9/20/24 |
$160 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Nutrition, Food Handling and Sanitation |
9/27/24 |
$140 |
8:00am - 4:00pm |
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Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Reporting |
10/11/24 |
$120 |
8:00am - 3:00pm |
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Gerontology |
11/8/24 |
$120 |
8:00am - 3:30pm |
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Personal Care Services and Hygiene (Parts 1 and 2) |
11/15/24 |
$180 |
8:00am - 3:30pm |
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Personal Care Services and Hygiene (part 3) |
11/22/24 |
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9:00am - 12:30pm |
For more information, please contact:
Jamie Merida
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
610-285-5059
