Home Health Aide is a Diploma program offered by ICR Florida Education in North Miami Beach, FL. The program takes 75 clock hours: 5 weeks full time, or 8 weeks on Saturdays or Sundays to complete, with a total tuition of $350.
Program Overview
Home Health Aide, 75 clock hours. Students of the Home Health Aide program will be prepared to perform the home health care duties and physical comfort and safety for patients, residents and clients at their homes. The student will be prepared in the patient care procedures, principles of nutrition, care of the elderly, apply principles of infection control and assist with rehabilitative activities.
Certifications included. The student receives all required in-service training and certifications such as Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, OSHA, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Understanding Alzheimer's disease, Assistance with Self-Administered Medication Training, and CPR.
Program objective. Home Health Aides (HHA) provide health, safety and personal grooming assistance to clients in their homes or in residential settings. Upon completion of the program graduates will qualify for employment as Home Health Aides, working for Home Health Agencies approved for Medicare and Medicaid coverage.
What you will learn. The program trains you to provide safe and humane care at home: activities of daily living, mobility and safety, basic vital signs, nutrition and domestic support, communication and documentation, infection control and Alzheimer's care.
Delivery mode. This program is delivered onsite (non-distance), as in-person classes with guided practice, and graduates receive a diploma.
What sets this Program apart
Personal care and mobility. Hygiene, bathing, dressing, position changes, transfers and fall prevention.
Vital signs and observation. Temperature, pulse and respiration; detection and reporting of changes; basic documentation.
Real practice at the school. Real practice of Home Health Aide is conducted at the school, with ongoing instructor support and continuous supervision in each activity.
Certifications included. HIV/AIDS, Domestic violence, OSHA, Universal precautions, Infection control, Alzheimer and assisted medication.
Flexible and bilingual. In-person classes 100% with guided practice, flexible morning, evening and weekend schedules, and bilingual assistance and support in admission. The Home Health Aide program does not require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Admission Requirements and Process
Enrollment requirements. To enroll at ICR Florida Education, prospective students schedule an interview with the Admissions Office; a campus visit is strongly encouraged prior to enrollment. During the interview, an Admissions Representative reviews the institution's programs, policies, and student expectations. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and not currently enrolled in high school; students under the age of 18 must present parental or legal guardian consent. All applicants must provide a government issued identification.
Education. The Home Health Aide program does NOT require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Orientation and Enrollment Agreement. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a New Student Orientation conducted by the Admissions Department and sign an official Enrollment Agreement prior to beginning classes.
Disclosures. ICR Florida Education does not require a background check at the time of enrollment. However, students are advised that certain criminal convictions may limit employment opportunities in their chosen field of study, and not all employers accept candidates under 18 years of age, even if the student has completed the training program.
Transfer of credit. The Home Health Aide program is a self-contained program of seventy-five clock hours with its own curriculum, and is maintained as a curricular unit independent of every other program. No coursework from another ICR program may be applied to it, Home Health Aide coursework may not be applied to another program, and transfer credit from other institutions is not accepted: a student must complete 100% of the 75 clock hours through instruction at ICR Florida Education to be awarded the Home Health Aide diploma.
Reentry. Students wishing to reenter after being withdrawn submit a request for reentry, satisfy the admissions criteria in effect at that time and any outstanding financial obligations, and start at the first available reentry point. Students who have been dismissed are not eligible for reentry until a minimum of six months has elapsed.
General Requirements
- Admissions interviewSchedule an interview with the Admissions Office, where an Admissions Representative reviews the programs, policies and student expectations; a campus visit is strongly encouraged.
- Minimum ageBe at least 16 years of age and not currently enrolled in high school; students under the age of 18 must present parental or legal guardian consent.
- Photo identificationProvide a valid government-issued photo identification.
- No diploma requiredThe Home Health Aide program does not require a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Orientation and Enrollment AgreementAttend the New Student Orientation conducted by the Admissions Department and sign the official Enrollment Agreement before classes begin.
Application Process
- 1Request informationAsk about start dates, schedules and scholarship opportunities for the program.
- 2Admissions interview and campus tourAn Admissions Representative reviews the institution's programs, policies and student expectations with you, and verifies your ID and the basic requirements for the program.
- 3Choose schedule and cohortChoose day, night, or weekend, according to your availability.
- 4Enrollment and registrationDefine your payment plan, receive the welcome from Admissions and learn about the financial aid options and payment facilities; the $100 registration fee is paid at the time of enrollment.
- 5Orientation and Enrollment AgreementAttend the New Student Orientation and sign the official Enrollment Agreement before your classes begin.
Program Schedule
Program duration. The program has a duration of 75 hours. Full time students complete the program in five (5) weeks, attending Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, or Monday through Thursday 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Weekend students complete the program in eight (8) weeks, attending Saturdays or Sundays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Available schedules. Day, evening and weekend (Saturday and Sunday); the program is also held on Saturdays and Sundays, ideal if you work or need to study outside of traditional hours. Cohorts open continuously with morning, evening and weekend schedules.
Upcoming starts. The academic calendar in the catalog lists a Home Health Aide start on November 16, 2026 (ending December 10, 2026). Class schedules are subject to change depending on enrollments.
Attendance and drop/add. Students who do not attend class for 14 consecutive days may be withdrawn, and only the actual hours of attendance count toward program completion. The drop/add period is limited to the first 25% of the scheduled hours of the assigned class.
Holidays. The school is closed for Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, the Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving week, and the Christmas recess from December 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027. In an emergency, inclement weather or natural disaster, the school closes as determined by the Miami Dade County Public School system.
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This school: ICR Florida Education is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE, ID 361800) and licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, License No. 6286.
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Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees. Program costs include a registration fee, tuition, books and supplies, and certification or examination fees, as printed in the catalog's Tuition and Fees table.
| Charge | Amount |
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| Registration fee | $100 |
| Tuition (75 hours) | $350 |
| Books and supplies | $150 |
| Exam and certification fees | $50 |
| Total program cost | $650 |
About the fees. The registration fee must be paid at the time of enrollment, and it is a non-refundable fee. Exam fees are set by the testing agency and are subject to change. Books and supplies fees are non-refundable after the drop/add period has elapsed.
Paying for school. The catalog names Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Restricted Barber as its Title IV-eligible programs, so federal student aid is not listed for this program. The Home Health Aide program is not an eligible program under 34 C.F.R. § 668.8. The Financial Services Office provides students with information regarding available private financing options and institutional payment plans.
Payments. Tuition and fees must be paid according to the terms outlined in the Enrollment Agreement. Students who do not pay by the agreed and scheduled deadline or installment payment schedule are assessed a $25 late payment fee, once per month.
Cancellation and refunds. All monies paid are refunded if the institution does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within three business days after signing the Enrollment Agreement and making the initial payment. If cancellation occurs after the third business day but before the first day of class, all monies paid are refunded except the non-refundable registration fee. A student who withdraws after attendance has begun and before completing 60% of the payment period receives a pro rata refund; after 60%, the student has earned 100% of institutional charges for that period. All refunds due are issued within 30 days.
Curriculum
3 courses, 75 clock hours. The curriculum totals 60 theory hours and 15 lab and clinical hours, as listed in the course table below. A clock hour is a period of 60 minutes with a minimum of 50 minutes of guided instruction. Courses may not be delivered in the order presented; ICR Florida Education reserves the right to deliver courses in the order deemed appropriate.
Grades and progress. Courses are graded A (90-100) through F (0-59) on a 4.0 scale, with S and U for pass/fail courses. Students must complete at least 67% of scheduled clock hours and hold a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at each evaluation period. Satisfactory Academic Progress is evaluated at 38 and 75 scheduled hours. A student who falls short is placed on academic warning, then academic probation, before withdrawal.
Graduation. To graduate and receive a diploma, students complete all programmatic courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, complete 100% of the total scheduled hours (documented make-up hours and excused absences within 10% count as completed), remain in good academic standing and fulfil all tuition and fee obligations.
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Career Outcomes
Careers. Upon completion of the program graduates will qualify for employment as Home Health Aides, working for Home Health Agencies approved for Medicare and Medicaid coverage. The student may be working as a Home Health Aide as soon as the diploma is received.
Career Services. The Career Services department maintains a professional relationship with employers to help connect qualified graduates with job opportunities, and acts as a liaison between students, graduates, and employers. Career Services staff assist graduates with resume preparation, interviewing skills, and identifying job leads, and graduates meet with Career Services during their last term to discuss available opportunities and services. It is the graduate's responsibility to secure employment.
Employment guarantee disclaimer. ICR Florida Education will gladly assist students in their pursuit of suitable employment at no additional charge; however, ICR Florida Education does not promise nor guarantee job placement for its students or graduates.
What to expect as an ICR Florida Education student
A bilingual school. ICR Florida Education offers all programs in English and Spanish to ensure accessibility and support for a diverse student population. English proficiency is essential for employment in many healthcare and technical settings in the United States, and completing a course or program in a language other than English may limit employability in environments where English communication is required by law, regulation, or employer policy.
The campus. ICR operates a fully air-conditioned and well-lit facility of approximately 13,000 square feet in North Miami Beach, with classrooms, fully equipped laboratories, a media center/library, and dedicated student and staff lounges. The facilities are fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, with elevator access to the second floor and parking, and the school is near public transportation and local restaurants.
Attendance. ICR is an attendance taking institution and students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Students that arrive late may be required to make up for missing hours, and three tardies result in one absence. Students requiring an absence longer than 14 days due to reasonable circumstances, such as family illness, disability, or emergency, may request a Leave of Absence.
Uniform and ID. Students enrolled in diploma programs wear the designated school uniform, clean and pressed, with closed-toe shoes and the personal protective equipment their courses require, during all class sessions, labs, and clinical activities. All students are issued an ID card, which must be worn at all times while on campus and on externship sites.
In class. Cell phones are silenced or turned off during class sessions and used only for academic purposes the instructor authorizes. Food, beverages and chewing gum are not permitted in classrooms and laboratories, and the campus is smoke-free. Every student receives an official institutional email account, the official method of communication between the school and students.
Support. Tutoring is provided upon student request, and instructors are available by appointment to provide demonstrations, answer questions, and conduct academic reviews, at no additional cost. Enrolled students have access to LIRN, an electronic library with more than 60 million journal articles, books and other resources. ICR does not offer housing, but offers information on local apartments and rental opportunities near the campus.
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