• Address:
    1340 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY, SUITE #207 ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
  • Email Address: admissions@ahc-academy.org
  • Phone Number: 844-916-1994
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CAREGIVER CERTIFICATION ACADEMY

Caregiver Training in Escondido, California

At AHCA, becoming an experienced caregiver is the first step to a respected career in non-medical healthcare.

You will have the opportunity to a bonafide caregiver training in Escondido, California to become a credentialed
caregiver and senior caregiver.

AHCA provides an integrated course schedule of learning to maximize your understanding and application of the information.

FOUR TYPES OF LEARNERS

Auditory

These learners prefer to hear information and respond best to spoken instructions. They also like to repeat instructions out loud.

Visual

These learners find seeing what they need to learn is most beneficial - graphics, videos, action they can watch.

Kinesthetic

These learners are very tactile, they need to get a feel for something. It is all about doing and sensing what they need to learn. This is at a physical level, but can also connect on an emotional level.

Reading / Writing

Understand by reading content, taking notes, and clear written instructions.

WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED METHOD OF LEARNING?

No worries We got you covered!

AHCA follows the CA HCA protocol of 10-hours of initial online training through coursework. AHCA adds more in-depth training, including hands on, PLUS… on the job training, to ensure you are equipped to meet the real demands of being a caregiver. Upon completion of our course, you will have jumped ahead of the rest! You will graduate as a Senior Caregiver!!

Overview of Our School

At AHC ACADEMY, our caregiver school equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful caregiving career. From essential caregiving techniques to specialized care, we cover it all. Our instructors at AHCA bring together a remarkable wealth of experience, boasting a collective background of over 60 years in healthcare. Our comprehensive training covers various topics, including assistance with daily living activities, hands-on transfers, medication management, and more. We firmly believe that investing in our caregivers through top-tier training and certification improves outcomes for our clients, their families, and the senior communities we serve.

Join our school in shaping the future of home health training with a focus on quality healthcare and customized learning. AHC Academy is here to ensure your success in a beautiful classroom setting unlike any other.

Did you know… There are different levels of being a caregiver?

  • Sitter
  • Companion
  • Caregiver (C)
  • Sr Caregiver
  • Team Leader/Mentor
  • Hospice Certified Caregiver

At AHCA, becoming an experienced caregiver is the first step to a respected career in non-medical healthcare. You will have the opportunity to a bonafide fast-track program to become a credentialed Senior Caregiver.

If you choose, your career could be enhanced into a higher-level healthcare worker through accredited colleges. See below the healthcare career path options (AHCA does not offer these programs, only the Caregiver/Senior Caregiver program).

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HEALTHCARE CAREER PATH

  • HCA CNA LVN RN NP
  • HOME CARE AIDE/CAREGIVER CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE REGISTERED NURSE NURSE PRACTITIONER
  • 5-40 HOURS 3-9 MONTHS 9-12 MONTHS 2-4 YEARS 6 YEARS

COURSE LAYOUT Classroom Interactive/Hands on

Day

  • Introduction to CA State Training requirements mandated by the Home Care Services Act of 2013
  • Orientation Training 1 : Caregiver Job description, Responsibilities and Protocol
  • Etiquette
  • DPOA and communication

Day

  • Orientation Training 2 : CARE Plan notes for documenting client activities (how-to)
  • Safety Training 1 : Basic Hygiene and Basic Infection Control (proper use of protective gloves and disposal)
  • Safety Training 2 : Maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment
  • PREVENT, DETECT and REPORTING Elder Abuse

Day

  • Nutrition/Intake & Food preparation and presentation, food storage (how-to)
  • Safety Training 3 : Basic Personal and Environmental Safety Precautions
  • Safety Training 4 : Emergency Procedures, Safety Training and Emergency Preparedness Plan
  • Personal care, bathing, toileting (how-to)

Day

  • FIRST AID & P.O.L.S.T. document
  • HIPAA Part 1
  • HIPAA Part 2

Day

  • Dementia (how to identify)
  • Sundowning and memory loss (how to identify)
  • Fall prevention (how-to)

Day

  • Stroke Care
  • Understanding Alzheimer/s
  • Behaviors (how to identify)
  • Overview of course

Day

  • Dealing with Dementia, Stroke, and Alzheimer’s patients
  • What to expect
  • How to respond (how to identify the underlying concern)
  • Quiz - Final

Day

  • Medication Management
  • Medication Errors
  • OSHA Training
  • GRADUATION/PINNING + Certifications
  • CAREGIVER PINNING
  • CERTIFICATION
  • GRADUATION

YOU GRADUATED!!! Now What?!?

POST CLASSROOM OPTIONS

*HANDS ON TRAINING WITH ACTUAL CLIENTS IN A HOME 4-HRS to 38-HRS

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO INVEST IN MYSELF

  • $595.00
  • TOTAL COURSE *$74.37 a day for 8 days *PayPal, Credit Card, Debit
CAREGIVER TUITION
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  • OPTION 1 Pay in Full

  • $595.00

  • *includes deposit

  • OPTION 2 Deposit

  • $125.00

  • *reserve seat for enrollment

    Pay for $125.00
    Pay Balance for $470.00
    or Two Payments for $235.00

**Non Refundable** TRANSFERABLE TO ANOTHER CLASS

YOUR TUITION INCLUDES:

  • Brand new school “bougie” classroom environment (you deserve the best).
  • iPad tablet in class use (stays in class, AHCA property).
  • Classroom supplies (notebook, pens, workbook).
  • Instructor assistance (smaller class size assures individual attention).
  • Career support for graduates (AHCA can assist with building your caregiver resume, profile & refer to Advocate Homecare for potential placement).
  • Graduation – Certificate of Completion – Caregiver Official Pinning

Class Schedule:

  • M-R
  • 9-1
  • *DAYS 2 WEEKS (20 HRS WEEK)
  • M-R
  • 5-9
  • *EVENINGS 2 WEEKS (20 HRS WEEK)
  • SAT/SUN
  • 9-1
  • *4 WEEKS CONSECUTIVE

FAQ Common Questions

DOES AHC ACADEMY OFFER FINANCIAL AID?

We are dedicated to helping our students attain a bright future. Helping students avoid the stress of interest-incurring student loans is one of the ways we achieve this.

AHCA strives to keep our program costs low while maintaining our high academic standards.

AHCA does not offer financial aid because we offer an affordable payment plan to our students.

CAREGIVER TRAINING TUITION

AHCA is committed to making your education affordable. You can choose from a one-time payment option, or split payments ($292.50 x 2) to start your new career without a mountain of debt.

Enrollment Policy:

Once the student has submitted their registration and fees are paid, there are no refunds or money-back guarantees for educational training services. The student will be offered the first available class that aligns with their requested days or evenings. If the student declines the opening, they forfeit any refund. The student may be able to re-enter another class within 3 months of their registration. The student must cancel the request to attend class within 5 business days of registration to be considered eligible for a refund.