Program details
3 Weeks
Length of training
Certificate
Award type
N/A
Credits
75
Clock Hours (Total)
Additional details
Award name
Certificate of CompletionEducation Prerequisites
NonePrerequisite courses and other requirements
N/AIs this program approved to train veterans?
NoProgram languages
EnglishCertification/license obtained as part of training program
Certificate of completion
Certification/license test preparation provided
For students in the 75-Hour Home Care Aide program, the academy focuses on the knowledge and skills required to pass the Washington State certification exam administered by Prometric. Test preparation includes:
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Clinical Skills Practice: Students receive 16 hours of in-person, hands-on clinical skills training at regional labs (Federal Way, Vancouver, or Spokane) to master the 22 core skills required for the state exam.
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Study Materials: The program includes Prometric exam prep materials and required textbooks to support the written portion of the test.
Employment performance results
Top industries for graduates
Program typeHome Health Aide/Home Attendant |
Healthcare and Social Services52% |
Other Industries12% |
Accommodation and Food Services9% |
Retail Trade6% |
Transportation and Warehousing6% |
Student characteristics
| Enrollment |
|---|
|
Number of students completing the program
193
|
|
Completion rate
90%
|
|
Average number of students who completed each year
64
|
Gender |
|
Male
24%
|
|
Female
76%
|
Race |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
|
|
Asian
11%
|
|
Black or African American
38%
|
|
Hispanic
8%
|
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
|
|
White
34%
|
|
Multi-racial
4%
|
|
Other
5%
|
Age |
|
Under 20
5%
|
|
20 to 29
28%
|
|
30 to 39
31%
|
|
40 to 49
19%
|
|
50 and over
17%
|
Prior education |
|
No high school diploma/GED
1%
|
|
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
43%
|
|
Some college experience, but no degree
13%
|
|
Certificate or AA
19%
|
|
BA or higher
24%
|
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