Why Choose Southern Technical Institute?

• Hands-on training with experienced instructors
• Flexible class schedules – day, evening, and weekend options
• Job placement assistance with top home care agencies
• Affordable tuition 
• Certification-ready – meet state requirements and start working fast!

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of our HHA program are in high demand! Work in:

• Private homes
• Assisted living facilities
• Hospice care
• Community health organizations

• Legal and Ethical Responsibilities: Students will gain a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks and ethical dilemmas that can arise in home health care, ensuring they can navigate these situations with professionalism and integrity.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication is paramount in maintaining a strong relationship with clients and their families. The course will cover techniques for active listening, empathetic responses, and clear expressions to enhance interactions with diverse populations.
• Basic Human Needs: In-depth discussions on the fundamental needs of individuals—such as safety, physiological needs, and social connections—will empower students to recognize and address these needs in practice.
• Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Environment: Instruction will focus on practices that ensure a clean, organized, and health-promoting home setting. This includes infection control measures, safety protocols, and strategies to reduce hazards for clients.
• Understanding Human Development: Students will explore the various stages of human growth and development, which will enable them to tailor their care to the specific needs of clients based on their age and life stage.
• Nutritional Needs: Emphasis will be placed on knowledge of nutrition and meal planning, including how to cater to specific dietary requirements and preferences, thereby ensuring optimal health for clients.
• Emergency Care: Training in basic first aid and emergency response techniques will prepare students to act decisively in crisis situations, thereby safeguarding their clients’ well-being.
• Personal Care: Detailed instruction on providing personal hygiene care, mobility assistance, and dressing support will enable students to respect client dignity while delivering essential care.
• Special Care and Rehabilitation Needs: The course will also cover methods for supporting clients with unique care requirements, such as those recovering from surgery or managing chronic illnesses, with a focus on rehabilitation techniques.
• Household Management: Students will learn efficient strategies for managing household tasks, including light cleaning, meal preparation, and organizing schedules, to promote an effective caregiving environment.
• Record-Keeping: Accurate documentation is vital in healthcare. Participants will practice maintaining thorough records of client care and communication to ensure accountability and continuity of care.
• Employability Skills: To better prepare students for the job market, the course will also cover strategies for resume writing, interview techniques, and professional development, ensuring they stand out as candidates for home health aide positions.

This Home Health Aide curriculum covers healthcare career opportunities, vital signs, medical terminology, cultural diversity, anatomy, physiology, and infection control. This program meets the 75-hour training requirement for working with a Medicare or Medicaid home health agency, as mandated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) compliance, and fulfills the Florida Department of Health’s educational requirements regarding HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and the prevention of medical errors.