(10 CEUs) PA Code 2600 (35PA.B.2499) Approved by the Department of Human Services
Penn State York is offering the entire 100 hours of training for this program and the exam in York or via zoom.
Satisfy continuing education requirements with a variety of professional development courses for nurses, administrators, direct-care staff, and other health care professionals.
The entire 100 hours of training is offered in a condensed weekend format, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Students are expected to obtain their CPR/AED training at their workplace or from an approved provider. If you need assistance with scheduling, please contact us. All sessions must be attended or made up elsewhere.
You are also required to attend a Personal Care Home Administrator Orientation before you are considered a Personal Care Home Administrator.
Please Note: Licensed Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) who wish to become licensed as a Personal Care Home Administrator must complete the orientation and test. The fee for NHA’s to take the test is $150. Please contact Penn State York to register for the exam only.
Qualifications necessary to attend this program
(must have one of the following):
- An associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university
- A license as a registered nurse from the Pennsylvania Department of State
- A license as a licensed practical nurse from the Pennsylvania Department of State and one year experience in a related field
- A license as a nursing home administrator from the Pennsylvania Department of State.
- For a home serving eight or fewer residents, a general education development diploma or high school diploma and two years direct care or administrative experience in the human services field
You must attend a one-day Department of Human Services Orientation in addition to the 100-hour course. There is no fee for the orientation.
Course Schedule - 4 weekends
The entire 100 hours of training is offered in both full- and half-day formats, Thursdays, Fridays and some Saturdays.
Dates: February 4-February 27, 2022
Location: Classes offered via Zoom
Cost: $1,450 (This includes the test.)
Register for the course online or call 717-771-4032
Scholarships for the 100-hour course are available through the Thomas R. Roth Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Courses in the PCHA 100-Hour Training
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Course (hours) |
Date |
Time |
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Care for Resident with Mental Illness (9) |
Friday, February 4 |
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Care for Residents with Dementia/Cognitive Impairment (8) |
Saturday, February 5 |
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Gerontology (6) |
Sunday, February 6 |
8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. |
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Care for Residents with Developmental Disabilities (2) |
Sunday, February 6 |
3:15-5:15 p.m. |
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Budgeting, Financial Record Keeping (4) |
Friday, February 11 |
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
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Writing and Implementing Assessments and Support Plans (5) |
Friday, February 11 |
12:30-5:30 p.m. |
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Staff Supervision (9) |
Saturday, February 12 |
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
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Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Report (6) |
Sunday, February 13 |
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
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Resident Home Contracts (2) |
Sunday, February 13 |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
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Personal Care and Hygiene (9) |
Friday, February 18 |
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Cultural Competency (3) |
Saturday, February 19 |
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
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Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness (4) |
Saturday, February 19 |
12:15-4:15 p.m. |
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Community Resources (4) |
Sunday, February 20 |
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
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Recreation (4) |
Sunday, February 20 |
12:00-3:30 p.m. |
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Local, State and Federal Laws (2) |
Friday, February 25 |
8:00-10:00 a.m. |
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Medication Procedures and Effects (7) |
Friday, February 25 |
10:00 a.m.-5:30 |
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Nutrition, Food Handling and Sanitation (7) |
Saturday, February 26 |
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
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Resident Rights (3)
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Sunday, February 27 |
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
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Test – Scheduling will begin the afternoon of February 28, 2022.
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Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid (if not current) |
TBD – if needed |
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
Students must also have a current CPR/AED certification. If certification is needed, please let us know and we can provide information for classes.
PCHA Test and Registration
Nursing Home Administrators: If you are a Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Pennsylvania, you are eligible to take the PCHA test without taking the additional 100 hours training. Upon successful completion of the test, you will receive your PCHA certificate.
Date: By appointmentCost: $150Time/Location: Please call 717-771-4032 for a testing date and time.
If the above PCHA schedule does not meet your needs, we have other online options with our partnering campuses:
Penn State Abington - 10 weeks
September 28 through December 16, 2021
Evening format
Tuesdays/Thursdays (occasional Wednesday) (6:00–9:30 p.m.)
Register for the Penn State Abington 100-hour training
Penn State DuBois - 6 weeks
February 23 through April 6, 2021
Full day format
Tuesdays/Thursdays (8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.)
Register for the Penn State DuBois 100-hour training