Personal Caregiver/Care Aide
Certificate of Completion (Noncredit) Career Education · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: CEC.CGPCA.CC
Program Control Number: 38621
Former Title: Caregiver/Personal Care Aide
This program prepares students to assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities. In a simulated caregiving environment, students will gain experience performing caregiver duties, which may include nutrition, cleanliness, ambulation, and household activities. Students select one elective based on their needs and career goals. VHLTH 122 BLS for Healthcare Providers & Heartsaver CPR/First Aid equips students with essential life-saving skills, including effective CPR and basic first aid, which are critical competencies in a healthcare setting. VBUS 402 Workforce Power Skills strengthens professional soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and many others. ESL 520 English for Work 2 provides contextualized English language development focused on healthcare.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Students will apply the knowledge and skills they gain to start their healthcare pathway and obtain employment as a personal caregiver/care aide.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass BOTH of the following courses: | 64 | |
| VHLTH 109 | Personal Caregiver/Care Aide-Theory | 40 |
| VHLTH 110 | Personal Caregiver/Care Aide-Skills Lab | 24 |
| Students must pass ONE of the following courses: | 4-216 | |
| VHLTH 122 | BLS for Healthcare Providers & Heartsaver CPR/ First Aid | 4-6 |
| orVBUS 402 | Workforce Power Skills | 12-24 |
| orESL 520 | English for Work 2 | 96-216 |
| Total | 68-280 | |