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Certified Home Health Aide — CHHA

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Description

Certified Home Health Aides support individuals in the comfort of their own homes. Their responsibilities typically include assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, monitoring and recording vital signs, medication management, and offering emotional support to clients. CHHAs are highly valued for their dedication, compassion, and ability to maintain the dignity and independence of their clients, making it a truly rewarding profession. With the aging population and the growing demand for in-home care, CHHAs play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of vulnerable individuals, making this certification an essential and respected asset in the healthcare workforce.

Certifying Organization

National Center for Competency Testing

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Related Programs

13 Home Health Aide programs on Career School App.

Activa Training Center

Home Health Aide

Diploma

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Main Campus
Miami, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
2 Weeks
75 clock hours
App fee
$30
Tuition
$460 for the Program
ICR Florida Education

Home Health Aide

Diploma

On-CampusFinancial Aid
North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach, FL
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
5 Weeks
App fee
—
Tuition
$350 for the Program
Traviss Technical College

Home Health Aide

Certificate

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
165 clock hours
App fee
$30
Tuition
$482 for the Program
U.S. Career Institute

Caregiver

Certificate

OnlineFinancial Aid
Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
93 clock hours
App fee
$29
Tuition
$585 for the Program
Blackstone Career Institute

Home Health Aide

Diploma

OnlineFinancial Aid
Online Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
12 Months
765 clock hours; 17 semester credits
App fee
$150
Tuition
$1,064 for the Program
Blackstone Career Institute

Personal Caregiver

Certificate

OnlineFinancial Aid
Online Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
6 Months
180 clock hours; 4 semester credits
App fee
$150
Tuition
$499 for the Program
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Suggested because Certified Home Health Aide applies to Home Health Aides. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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