Become a certified
personal care aide

Overview of the home care industry, caregiver roles, and professional standards

Hand hygiene, PPE, bloodborne pathogens, and maintaining a safe care environment

Bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and maintaining client dignity

Special diets, food safety, meal planning, and assisting clients with eating

Safe lifting, transfers, positioning, and using assistive devices

Understanding dementia, communication strategies, and behavior management

Medication reminders, documentation, and recognizing adverse reactions

Caring for individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities

Depression, anxiety, grief, and supporting clients' emotional wellbeing

Care logs, incident reports, and communicating with supervisors and families

Client rights, confidentiality, HIPAA, and professional boundaries

First aid basics, CPR overview, emergency protocols, and when to call 911

Providing respectful care across diverse cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds

Comprehensive skills evaluation and Georgia DCH compliance certification