Take your Certified Nurse Aide skills to the next level when you earn this specialized certification that qualifies you to care for people in their homes.
Become a Home Health Aide in only 21 contact hours
You’ll learn how to:- Help clients and their support team plan nutritious meals
- Teach clients modified ways to safely perform daily tasks
- Provide compassionate emotional support
- Identify special procedures being done in home and emergency care required
Why JCCC for Home Health Aide?
Through JCCC, this program is eligible for the Kansas Promise Scholarship. See if you qualify.
Classes are scheduled on weekends to give you the flexibility you need. Once you successfully complete the 3-week program, you’ll be ready to take the Kansas HHA Certification exam.
Home Health Aides improve clients' lives
As a healthcare professional, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and their families. Build personal relationships and gain a sense of accomplishment from knowing you are enhancing an individual’s quality of life.
Other benefits include:
- Having a flexible schedule
- Offering comfort and companionship
- Learning from patients with disabilities or injuries and aging adults
- Delivering complex care at home
- Growing your specialized skillset
- Find employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.
Want to continue your education at a 4-year college or university? You can transfer your credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Arrange an appointment with a counselor to discuss your plans and ensure a smooth transfer experience.
Need help with career decisions? Visit the Career Development Center.
Need help with Home Health Aide homework? No problem!
The JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject.
Contact info
For CNA, CMA, and HHA programs
Megan Bukaty, Administrative Assistant
913-469-8500, ext. 2350
Location: OHEC 221F
Email: pnhoc@jccc.edu
For Practical Nursing
Stephanie Belford, Administrative Assistant
913-469-8500, ext. 2350
Location: OHEC 221F
Email: pnhoc@jccc.edu
Carolyn Thomas, Administrative Assistant
913-469-8500, ext. 2350
Location: OHEC 221
Email: pnhoc@jccc.edu
Christina Rudacille, Director
913-469-8500, ext. 2350
Location: OHEC 225
Email: crudacil@jccc.edu
For RN and RN-LPN Bridge programs
Lori Shank, Director
913-469-8500, ext. 3157
Location: CLB 115
Email: lshank@jccc.edu
