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Personal Care Home Administrator 100-Hour Training

Penn State DuBois

Class:Personal Care Home Administrator 100-Hour Training
Delivery:Online via Zoom
Dates & Times:

Monday, September 15 to Friday, October 17

Monday and Wednesday classes 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (most classes will end by 4:30 pm) Friday classes 8:00 a.m. - Noon

Complete Schedule Below

Cost:$1450 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam)
Register:Register for PCHA
9/15/258:00-4:30Care for Residents with Dementia, Cognitive Impairments and Other Special Needs
9/17/258:00-2:30Gerontology
9/17/253:00-5:00 Care for Residents with Intellectual/Development Disabilities
9/19/258:00-11:00Care for Residents with Mental Illness Part 1
9/22/258:00-3:30Medication Procedures, Medication Effects/Side Effect, Universal Precautions
9/24/258:00-1:00Writing/Completing/Implementing Initial/Annual Assessments/Support Plans
9/24/251:30-4:30Care for Residents with Mental Illness Part 2
9/26/258:00-NoonFire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness
9/29/258:00-11:00Resident Rights
9/29/25Noon-4:00Recreation
10/1/258:00-3:30Nutrition, Food Handling and Sanitation
10/3/258:00-NoonCommunity Resources, Social Service and Activities in the Community
10/6/258:00-4:30Staff Supervision and Staff Training
10/8/258:00-2:30Abuse/Neglect Prevention and Reporting
10/10/258:00-NoonContract/Laws and Regulations
10/13/258:00-5:30 Personal Care Services/Personal Hygiene
10/15/258:00-11:00Care for Residents with Mental Illness Part 3
10/15/2511:30-3:30Budgeting, Financial Recordkeeping and Resident Records 
10/17/258:00-11:00Cultural Competency

Penn State Beaver

Class:Personal Care Home Administrator 100-Hour Training
Delivery:Online via Zoom
Dates & Times:Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Saturdays, August 5, 2025 - October 14, 2025

Complete Course Schedule
Cost:$1450 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam)
Register:Register for PCHA

Penn State Abington

Class:Personal Care Home Administrator 100-Hour Training
Delivery:Online via Zoom
Dates:Tuesdays, Thursdays and occasional Wednesday evenings 
September 16, 2025 to December 16, 2025
Times:6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost:$ 1450 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam)
Register:Register for PCHA

Course Overview

This course is for current and aspiring personal care administrators or nurses, caregivers, and healthcare professionals who wish to fulfill continuing education requirements.

In order to be hired and work as a Personal Care Home Administrator in Pennsylvania, you must meet the educational requirements (see below), complete the 100-hour program, pass the test, and attend a one-day Department of Human Services Orientation. There is no fee for the orientation.

  •  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 of 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 of direct care or administrative experience in the human services field

Why choose the Penn State PCHA program?

  • Earn your professional education with Penn State-the Big Ten in your backyard!
  • Penn State offers online and in person options to fit your busy schedule each semester.
  • Our instructors are subject matter experts.
  • Our proven track record speaks for itself: we have trained hundreds of graduates since 2012 and have a pass rate of 98%.

Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.

Personal Care Home Administrator 100-Hour Training (the 100-hr. training contains all of the courses below.  

  • Personal Care Services and Hygiene (0.9 CEU)
  • First Aid, CPR and Obstructed Airway Training (0.7 CEU)
    Individuals with a valid certification from an approved provider in Adult CPR and First Aid are exempt from this course. Proof of certification is required. In accordance with §2600.63b, a portion of the CPR and first aid training is required to be in-person. Students must provide proof of approved training prior to taking the PCHA examination.
  • Nutrition, Food Handling, and Sanitation (0.7 CEU)
  • Care for Residents with Dementia (0.8 CEU)
  • Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Reporting (0.6 CEU)
  • Cultural Competency (0.3 CEU)
  • Gerontology (0.6 CEU)
  • Writing Assessments (0.5 CEU)
  • Care for Residents with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (0.2 CEU)
  • Care for Residents with Mental Illness (0.9 CEU)
  • Medication Procedures (0.7 CEU)
  • Fire Prevention (0.4 CEU)
  • Recreation (0.4 CEU)
  • Budgeting and Financial Recordkeeping (0.4 CEU)
  • Community Resources (0.4 CEU)
  • Staff Supervision (0.8 CEU)

PCHA Attendance and course make-up policy: If you miss a class or a 
significant portion of a class (more than 30 minutes), please be aware that there will be an additional fee to schedule a make-up class. You will need to pay for that class again in full at a separate rate of $16 per hour of the class(es) missed. This policy helps us to ensure that all students stay on track and are prepared for the upcoming exam.

Our goal is to support you in being fully prepared to pass the exam. If you anticipate any scheduling conflicts or have questions about this policy, please feel free to reach out. We’re here to support your learning experience and want to help you stay on course and succeed.

Annual Training 24 CEUs 

For more information, contact Continuing Education at 814-375-4715 or email [email protected].

PCHA Exam: Licensed Nursing Home Administrators who wish to become credentialed as a Personal Care Home Administrator must complete the orientation and exam.  The fee for the exam is $150. Please contact our office at 814-375-4715 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment to take this exam online or in-person.

Cancellations and refunds

Payment is due upon registration. Students may request a registration cancellation through the start date of the course. A $25 cancellation fee will apply. No refunds will be given for withdrawal requests after the course start date. The University reserves the right to cancel course selections. If the course is cancelled, the student will be issued a full refund. 

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