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Home Health Aide Training

Learn what home health aides do and how they do it: a semi-in-depth, practical course covering the role, vocabulary, common procedures, safety and career launch.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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What you’ll learn in Home Health Aide training

A practical, general introduction to the home health aide job: what the role involves, 15+ key terms, how to perform common tasks such as help a client transfer from bed to wheelchair and give a bed bath, safety essentials and how to launch your career. Online, self-paced, about 8 hours, $74.99.

  • Tuition
    $74.99
    Volume pricing from 2 seats
  • Length
    8 hours
    10 modules
  • Format
    Online
    Self-paced, any device
  • Access
    12 months
    LMS access
  • Level
    Beginner
    To intermediate
  • You receive
    Certificate
    Of completion

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Explain what a home health aide does day to day, where they work and how the role fits into the team
  • Use 15+ essential home health aide terms correctly
  • Walk through help a client transfer from bed to wheelchair, give a bed bath, and take and record a client’s blood pressure step by step
  • Identify the tools, equipment and technology used on the job
  • Apply core safety, compliance and professional standards
  • Map your path into the field, including credentials such as Home health aide certificate

Course syllabus

10 modules, about 8 hours in total.

MODULE 01Introduction to the Home Health Aide Role40 min
  • What home health aides do and why the role matters
  • Where they work: settings, employers and teams
  • Pay, job outlook and the career ladder
  • Professional and ethical expectations
MODULE 02A Day on the Job30 min
  • A realistic shift, start to finish
  • Schedules, shifts and workload
  • Working with supervisors, coworkers and customers
  • The best and hardest parts of the job
MODULE 03Essential Home Health Aide Vocabulary50 min
  • Key term: ADLs
  • Key term: IADLs
  • Key term: Care plan
  • Key term: Gait belt
  • Key term: Transfer
  • Plus 10 more terms with practice drills
MODULE 04Core Duties and Responsibilities50 min
  • Assist clients with bathing, grooming, toileting and dressing
  • Help clients move safely, including transfers and walking
  • Prepare meals that follow the client’s diet plan
  • Give medication reminders and record what was taken
  • Check and record vital signs when the care plan calls for it
MODULE 05Common Tasks, Step by Step1 hr 45 min
  • How to help a client transfer from bed to wheelchair
  • How to give a bed bath
  • How to take and record a client’s blood pressure
  • Common mistakes and how to avoid them
MODULE 06Tools, Equipment and Technology40 min
  • Gait belts and transfer boards
  • Shower chairs and grab bars
  • Blood pressure cuffs and thermometers
  • Pill organizers
  • Walkers, canes and wheelchairs
MODULE 07Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards1 hr
  • Use a gait belt and good body mechanics for every transfer
  • Wash hands before and after care and wear gloves for body fluids
  • Remove tripping hazards and keep paths clear in the home
  • Know the agency’s emergency plan and when to call 911
MODULE 08Skills Employers Look For40 min
  • Personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Safe transfers and fall prevention
  • Vital signs measurement
  • Compassion and patience
  • Dependability
MODULE 09Launching Your Home Health Aide Career40 min
  • Education and training pathways
  • Credential overview: Home health aide certificate
  • Credential overview: CPR and first aid
  • Resume and interview preparation
  • Your first 90 days on the job
MODULE 10Final Knowledge Check40 min
  • Comprehensive practice exam with explanations
  • Certificate of completion on passing

Who this training is for

  • Students: find out what the home health aide job is really like before choosing a program or major.
  • Career changers: test-drive the field and build vocabulary and confidence before investing in formal training.
  • New hires and employers: shorten ramp-up time with a consistent foundation for every new home health aide.

Pricing

$74.99 per learner. Buying for a team? Volume pricing applies automatically from 2 learners.

SeatsDiscount
2 to 101% off
11 to 202% off
21 to 503% off
51 to 1005% off
101 to 2507% off
251 to 5008% off
501 to 1,00010% off

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Why train for this career

Home health aides help clients with bathing, dressing, meals, mobility and medication reminders in their own homes, and report changes in condition to a nurse or care supervisor. BLS reports a median wage of $35,800 (May 2025) and about 760,500 openings per year. Read the full home health aide career profile or see salary details.

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Home Health Aide training FAQ
How long is the Home Health Aide training?
About 8 hours, online, self-paced. You get 12 months of LMS access, so you can learn around work or school.
How much does the Home Health Aide training cost?
$74.99 per learner. Volume pricing applies automatically from 2 learners, up to 10% off for large groups.
Is the course online?
Yes. The course runs on our online learning platform (LMS). After you enroll, we email your login details.
Will this course make me a licensed or certified home health aide?
No. This is a general career-preparation course. It does not by itself grant a state license, national certification or academic credit. Aides who work for Medicare- or Medicaid-certified home health agencies must complete at least 75 hours of training and pass a competency evaluation. Some states require more hours or list aides on a state registry. It is designed to help you understand the job and prepare for the formal training, exams and interviews that follow.
Who is this course for?
Students exploring careers, adults changing careers, new hires who want a faster ramp-up, and employers onboarding home health aides.
How do I enroll?
Use the enrollment form on this page. It opens a pre-filled email to our team, and we reply with your payment link or invoice and your LMS access. You can also call 1-866-429-6742.
Do you offer group or employer pricing?
Volume pricing from 2 seats. Choose “My team or employees” on the form or visit our employer training page.
What do I receive when I finish?
Certificate of completion from Career Education Institute after you pass the final knowledge check.


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