# Personal Care Attendant (Certificate of Completion)

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Extended Learning: Career Skills and Health Academy

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/sel/career-skills/personal-care-attendant-program-certificate-completion/

### Requirements

The Personal Care Attendant Program consists of two courses (PCA I and PCA II). These courses include content related to non-medically directed personal care and home management activities, including dementia and end-of-life care. The program prepares students to seek entry level Personal Care Attendant employment.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AHV NC020 | Personal Care Attendant I: Basic Care | 0 |
| AHV NC021 | Personal Care Attendant II: Dementia & End of Life Care | 0 |

### Learning Outcomes

1.  The student will utilize correct techniques for non-medical personal care, including effective communication, measuring vital signs, and bathing.
2.  The student will demonstrate use of effective strategies for assisting and communicating with individuals with dementia or those facing end-of-life.