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7 Easy Steps For The Best HHA Training

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Table Of ContentsIntroduction 3

HHA Training 101 5

HHA Training Prerequisites 6

Choosing an HHA Training Program 7

The Best HHA Program For YOU 10

Online Home Health Aide Training 15

What You Will Learn @ HHA Training 17

The HHA Competency Test 19

Resources 22

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IntroductionTaking that first step to do anything is always the most difficult!

Making the first move towards home health aide certification (HHA) is no less important than any other decision in your life.

This decision can land you a great home health aide job, a rewarding career and a means to support you and your family.

Trying to find concise and accurate information on how to be a home health aide can be difficult.





There are thousands of articles, hundreds of websites and government documents to pour through just to get decent information.

And, many times you will be hustled into purchasing something you may not need at all.

But why do all this tedious and unnecessary work when it’s all right here?

Below are the basic, yet detailed, steps on how to be a home health aide – and the rest of this website has other important components as well such as practice home health aide test, how to make more money as a home health aide, etc.

Why? Because why would any family member of health agency hire you if you do not knew how to change a bandage, make a bed or take vital signs of a client (the person you’ll be helping)?

Once you’ve completed your training then you can take the home health aide certification test to become a certified. Then you are on your way to that fantastic career!



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HHA Training 101You do not want to be overwhelmed as you train to be a home health aide so you should know what to expect – that way you will not be disappointed either.

The goal of any training is so that you can learn something and the best way to prove your knowledge is by showing others you have learned what was taught – HHA training is no different.

Home health aide classes will prepare you to pass a home health aide competency test (mandated by the state in which you will be working). Being a certified home health aide will be proof to others that you have the skills and knowledge to work in a real client setting.

Perhaps you have been out of school for a while or have never even received your high school diploma – and that’s fine!

Yes, you can study to become a home health aide – thousands have done it and so can you!





HHA Training PrerequisitesThere really are not that many requirements before you can start your HHA training. Just the basics though each school / training program may be different.

You’ll need to:

• pass a background check

• test for tuberculosis

• have a high school diploma (not always)

And, all of the training material will be in English so your training school will most likely require you to speak/read/write in English.

If you are looking for experience before you even decide to be a HHA or are looking for ways to enhance you skill set you may want to:

• volunteer on weekends or after school working in nursing homes, hospitals, etc.

• deliver meals on wheels in your community

• work at your local senior center helping out





Choosing an HHA Training Program

Finding HHA TrainingYou can receive training to become a home health aide from:

• local health care agencies

• community colleges

• vocational/technical schools

• home health aide online classes

A typical training program may take six (6) weeks or less to complete. The program will include lectures by those in the field, quizzes and tests, and some hands on experience at a health care facility such as a nursing home or hospital.

Timing is [Almost] EverythingHow long it takes you to complete the training depends on many things.





There are federal (the whole United States) rules and there are state rules.

Federal HHA Training:

The Federal minimal requirements are also federal laws:

• training programs must contain at least 75 total hours of instruction

• there must be a minimum of 15 hours of training in a clinical setting

Many states have their own additional requirements.

Most of the time the total hours of instruction/clinical will seldom be above the federal guidelines.

The home health aide state requirements are really less of a concern for you as the state in which you train will certainly be aware of the state requirements and will train you accordingly. But it’s good for you to know what to expect anyway.

Some home health aide training programs allow just sixty (60) days (from the time you enter the program) to complete the training course. New York is one state that has such a requirement. So make sure you have the time to complete all the training!

In addition to time constraint many states dictate how training is broken out.



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So for example:

1.) basic home care – 40 hours (classroom)

2.) health related curriculum- 35 hours (classroom plus supervised practical training).

Keep in mind that without additional education or training your chances for advancement for a home health aide are limited.

May sound foolish now but you may want to think about a degree program in nursing to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN).





The Best HHA Program For YOU

As you look for a HHA training program you must keep the following in mind:

• Accreditation

• Cost

• Location

Let’s dig a little deeper into each of these.





Home Health Aid Training Accreditation

This is not your accreditation but rather that of the company or school that will be training you.

In the case of an agency or healthcare company, accreditation is a process of review to demonstrate their ability to meet predetermined industry standards.

It states that the organization is a credible and reputable organization. Maintaining accreditation ensures they comply to high standards of quality. Very simple.

Ask if they are accredited… if they are then they will proudly tell you and may point you in the direction of proof. If they have not been accredited you may want to look elsewhere – chances are the place across town is and you will better served.

Besides, employers will look to see if you had your home health training from an accredited organization – it certainly makes you more employable.

Most schools and independent educators are accredited but make sure anyway.





Cost of HHA Training

How much you can expect to pay for training depends on many factors such as:

• Location – New York may be more than Tennessee, for example

• Agency – if you will be trained by an agency it may cost you nothing or simply the cost of material

• College – the most expensive; could be upwards of $3,000

• MultipleCertificates – perhaps you want to earn your certified nursing assistant (CNA) certificate along with your HHA

Cost of Agency HHA Training

Generally speaking, if you work for an agency they will most likely provide you with the training and skill set to be a certified home health aide.

Most agencies will make you pay to take the HHA competency exam in order to be certified and that may be around $50 – $80. Chances are this is non-fundable meaning if you do not pass the exam you will need to pay again to take the exam.






Specialized HHA Training

The next most cost effective training is from a company that specializes in medical training and has a good track record. (Sometimes these schools are referred to as Independent Educators.)

Of course you’ll check your home health aide state requirements but a typical 75 hour course may cost anywhere from $400 – $1,000. You’ll be using textbooks, interactive videos, instructor demonstrations and clinical workshops.

Some programs offer course of study for as low as $100; stay clear of these unless you know of others you trust have gone through, passed the exam and are gainfully employed. If the cost is significantly lower than all others then it may be suspect.

Look for a program that has instructors with nursing degrees, you should not settle for anything less. You want to be taught by experienced people in the medical field with years of experience.

[Most training programs require that you wear nurse/medical scrubs; they’ll let you know how to purchase though many times you can get your uniforms and scrubs cheaper elsewhere. Make sure you shop around.

Whether you’re trained by a health care agency or not – total training time for a typical 75 hour “semester” should take a couple of weeks. But look at the fine print and make sure there are make-up sessions or no penalty for going beyond a particular period. You do not want any surprises so ask upfront.





Free Home Health Aide Training

You’ll want to take advantage of free (yes FREE!) training. Not a joke or gimmick.

You may be able to get free training from your local home health aide agency. The health care industry can’t train people fast enough to be a home health aide. Many home care agencies offer free training to help you get started.

Please see: How To Get Free Home Health Aide Training for more information.

They may ask for something in return such as a commitment from you that you work with their firm for a period of time. Typically they’ll ask you to honor a year working for them.

So the worst case is you actually get a job at the end of your training!

Need to brush up on how to nail that interview for the home health aide job?

Try these killer interview secrets!

Contact several agencies in your area and start asking questions – do they offer free training and what are the requirements.



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Online Home Health Aide TrainingHow easy is it to get your home health aide certificate online?

If you cannot get to a training site or are the type of person who excels online you may want to think about online home health aide training.

Some of the advantages:

• Proceed at your own pace on your schedule

• Academic support by email or online

• Courses are electronic eBook

• No travel or commuting expenses



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What You Will Learn @ HHA TrainingNot Your Typical DayYou may have butterflies that first day of home health aide training but rest assure all your classmates are after one thing: getting the required training in order to pass a HHA competency test in order to start a career as a home health aide. Period.

You will not run into the class bully in scrubs or the cheerleader seeking to be voted “Ms. Popular” of the senior class of 2020. You’re all in the same boat with the same goals!

Your typical day in a home health aide training class will focus on topics like personal care services, nutrition and patient care chores and tasks.

Your teacher (many times a registered nurse) will have lessons, hands-on experience, videos, whiteboards presentation, guest lectures, and workbook reading.

Unless you’re hired directly by the family of a client or simply work for yourself you will need to be certified as a home health aide. The reason is that if your employer (the health care agency) accepts Medicaid and/or Medicare the law says that they can only hire certified health home health aides – very simply.

Your health care courses will teach you:

• basic concepts of healthcare

• life support

• terminology common in the medical field





• first aid and CPR

• personal care

• nutrition

• cleaning and care of homes

As you get more interested in medicine and want to learn more about human anatomy there are very effective and painless ways to learn and online/from home!



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The HHA Competency TestOnce training is completed, a new home health aide will be required to complete a competency evaluation to ensure they can properly perform tasks as required for their patients. Without additional or advanced training, advancement within the HHA field is limited.

Most likely you will be working for a home health care agency; either that or you are self-employed.

Most agencies accept Medicare and Medicaid – this is how they get paid for the services they provide their clients. The only way this affects you is that these agencies are required by the federal government to train home health aides according to government standards.

Don’t be concerned – once you have the training, passing the competency evaluation should not be difficult at all. The competency test will cover a wide area of disciplines within home health care.

In some states, you may be required to be a certified nursing assistant (CNA) before you’re a home health aide (HHA).

Here’s What To Expect On the Day of the HHA ExamThe day of the exam:

• arrive at the test site between twenty and thirty (20-30) minutes before the exam

• bring a photo ID and a backup just in case

• no cell phones are allowed during testing (and there may be no place for them to hold for you)

• no briefcases, large bags, study materials, extra books

• you will not be allowed to take anything out of the site such as papers or notes

• no eating or drinking: though you may get a break





More Information, Please!Looking for more tips, strategies and proven ways to pass the HHA test?

PLUS 5 online practice tests?

The HHA Exam Secrets Study Guide has proven methods to help you pass the test; not on the second or third time but on the very first time.

The home health aide competency test can be difficult and more so if you are unprepared.

Here’s the bottom line…

You need to know what it looks like, sample questions, tips on the best way to answer the questions and trying to make sure you do not run out of time.

For example, did you know beginning in 2020 you need two (2) forms of identification before you start the test? Or what exactly are Common Care Practices and what do you need to know for the test?

All this is covered in HHA Exam Secrets Study Guide.

Don’t take a chance by showing up on test day and freaking out because you’re unprepared.

This has helped thousands of folks prepare for and pass the test and it can do the same for you!

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You will NOT be disappointed - guaranteed!



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HHA Test ResultsThis varies greatly by state but this is pretty typical: the results of the HHA competency test will be sent to the department of health of the sate in which you took the test. They will most likely mail you the results.

You will be certified only after you meet all requirements including passing all components of the HHA test. If you fail either exam component, you must reapply to retake the component that you failed.





Resources

We all need help.

When I first wanted to be a home health aide I had no idea where to begin.

I surfed the internet, I asked friends, I went to the library and visited many home health agencies.

There was a lot to learn and I made many mistakes along the way; many costly in both time and money. Both of these are VERY valuable to me.

To save you time and money I have several resources to recommend to you that will be extremely beneficial to you as you get going being a HHA and advance your career.

Human AnatomyLeaning all I could about human anatomy absolutely saved my skin many times. My training to be a home health aide was jut OK and I made it through and passed the test. When I started working I was a little overwhelmed at how much I really needed to know about the human body and how fascinating it is!

I learned so much from this human anatomy course that I went from HHA to CNA in a matter of two months. It felt as though I went to nursing school and suddenly I knew all about the body in a couple of day – lots of diagrams and graphics that made it very easy and fun.

Check it out here: Human Anatomy & Physiology Course







InterviewingMany times, you will sit down with a potential employer, such as a home health agency, even before you start any training. The reason is they want to know upfront if you are the type of person they want to work for them. Be prepared for this – it may be and informal chat or a scheduled interview.

Please don’t be nervous or anxious about this; but you need to know the types of questions they may ask and how to answer them. One silly or wrong answer may land you in the back of the one.

You should take a look at these job interview secrets; these people will teach you in minutes the tricks and secrets to getting the job AND how to get more money when you start.

If you learn just one thing this it will be worth your five minutes; here’s when you can find more information: Job Interview Secrets

Make More MoneySpeaking of secrets… I only know one language and that has hurt my career and stopped me from making more money.

Until I took this very simple course.

Another secret? I did not finish it.

What I did do was learn enough Spanish to speak fluently with my Hispanic speaking patients. I took on more responsibility and made more money.

How is that possible? Well, there were no other aides at my agency who spoke any Spanish. I went to this mini-study and learned enough to get jobs with clients – all of a sudden, I was in demand. People who are in demand make more money.

[About 20% of the US is Hispanic and they’re getting old too!]

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The truth is you will not make millions being a home health aide, even though it is steady and dependable work you may love. There may be times when you’re short on cash to pay some bills or simply looking to buy yourself something nice and splurge a little – you deserve it.

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