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The program includes at least 100 classroom hours plus a minimum 38 hours of field experience, with additional PCA hours for learners who prefer home care. Instruction runs about eight weeks in English at the Center City location in Schenectady, with added classroom and lab time to support success.","Certified Nurse Aide, Home Health Aide and Personal Care Aide  \nThe tri-certification program trains students to become certified as Personal Care Aide and to upgrade their training to receive the Home Health Aide certification. In addition, it prepares students to take the written and practical skill exam to obtain the New York State Nurse Aide Certification. CNAs perform delegated tasks involving personal care of residents at long-term care skilled nursing facilities. Most CNAs work with the elderly, however CNAs are also in demand for work with children and developmentally disabled residents. PCAs and HHAs work primarily in home care setting and in Assisted Living Facilities.  \nThis course has a minimum of 100 classroom hours and a minimum of 38 hours of field experience in clinical sites. Included in the course is an additional 40 hours of Personal Care Aide (PCA) and 48 hours of PCA upgrade training for those who prefer to work ina home settings. The CNA course (including PCA and PCA upgrade) is taught in English and lasts approximately eight weeks. To ensure success more than the required number of classroom and lab hours are provided. Classes are held at our Center City location in Schenectady.  \nREQUIREMENTS  \nMedical and immunization information No criminal background.  \nHigh School Diploma or equivalency—PREFERRED We advise potential participants to contact our office to obtain additional information and the necessary forms well in advance of the start of class.  \nSee next page for functional abilities required for this training.  \nUpco mi ng Classes : Hyb r id o n li ne c lass a nd I n pe rso n la b  \nDates : C u r re nt c lass sc hed u le ca n be fo u nd o n o u r we bs ite[at www . s u ny sc cc . ed u / wfd ce](at www . s u ny sc cc . ed u / wfd ce)u nde r hea lthca re t ra i n i ngs  \nTi mes & Days :  \nMo nday F r iday  \n9 : 0 0 a m 3 : 0 0 p m  \nLocatio n :  \nSUNY Sc he nectady at Ce nte r C ity  \n4 3 3A State St reet , 2 nd floo r Rea r Sc he nectady , NY  \nSt ude nts w ill be req u i red to fo llow a ll C OVID-1 9 p rotoco lsi n place w he n the c lass is i nsess io n acco rding to SUNY Sc he nectady g uide li nes  \nPlease note that SUNY  \nSc he nectady has so me La pto p co m p ute rs ava i la b le fo r loa nfo r reg iste red st ude nts .  \nCost :  \n$ 2 , 3 0 0 . ( i nc l udes text boo ks , sc r u bs , test fees , a nd C D TAb us t ra ns po rtat io n )  \nContact us to learn more about this opportunity [healthcare@sunysccc.edu](healthcare@sunysccc.edu)  \nOr visit our website: [https://sunysccc.edu/wfdce](https://sunysccc.edu/wfdce)  \nFunctional Abilities  \nThe Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. In keeping with this law, SUNY Schenectady makes every effort to ensure quality education for all students. However, we feel obliged to inform students of the functional abilities demanded by a particular occupation. 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