Accelerated Personal Care Home Administrator Training (PCHA, 100 Hours)
(10 CEUs) PA Code 2600 (35PA.B.2499) Approved by the Department of Human Services
Penn State Lehigh Valley is partnering with Penn State York to offer the entire 100 hours of Accelerated Personal Care Home Administrator training and the exam 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.
2023 Personal Care Home Online Administrator Orientation Program Schedule
Course Schedule - 4 weekends
The entire 100 hours of training is offered in both full- and half-day formats, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Scholarships for the 100-hour course are available through the Thomas R. Roth Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Courses in the PCHA 100-Hour Training
Spring 2023
Dates: April 14 - May 6, 2023
Location: Classes offered via Zoom
Cost: $1,450 (This includes the test.)
Register for the course online or call 717-771-4032
| Course | Date | Time |
| Gerontology | Friday, April 14 | 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
| Care for Residents with Developmental Disabilities | Friday, April 14 | 2:15-4:15 p.m. |
| Staff Supervision (Students will have 1 1/2 hour pre-course work for class) |
Saturday, April 15 | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Fire Prevention and Safety | Sunday, April 16 | 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
| Resident Rights | Sunday, April 16 | 12:15-3:15 p.m. |
| Local, State and Federal Laws | Sunday, April 16 | 3:15-5:15 p.m. |
| Budgeting, Financial Recordkeeping | Friday, April 21 | 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
| Writing and Implementing Assessments and Support Plans | Friday, April 21 | 12:15-5:30 p.m. |
| Care for Residents with Mental Illness | Saturday, April 22 | 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Nutrition, Food Handling and Sanitation | Sunday, April 23 | 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Report | Friday, April 28 | 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
| Resident Home Contracts | Friday, April 28 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Cultural Competency (Students will have 1 hour pre-work for class) |
Saturday, April 29 | 8:00-10:00 a.m. |
| Recreation (Students will have 1 1/2-2 hours pre-work for class) |
Saturday, April 29 | 10:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. |
| Community Resources (Students will have 1 hour pre-work for class) |
Saturday, April 29 | 1:30-4:00 p.m. |
| Care for Residents with Dementia/Cognitive Impairment | Sunday, April 30 | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Personal Care and Hygiene | Friday, May 5 | 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Medication Procedures and Effects | Saturday, May 6 | 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Summer 2023
Dates: July 7-29, 2023
Location: Classes offered via Zoom
Cost: $1,450 (This includes the test.)
For individual classes/rates, please call 717-771-4032.
Register for the course online or call 717-771-4032
| Course | Date | Time |
| Gerontology | Friday, July 7 | 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |
| Care for Residents with Developmental Disabilities | Friday, July 7 | 2:45-4:45 p.m. |
| Budgeting, Financial Record Keeping | Saturday, July 8 | 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
| Writing and Implementing Assessments and Support Plans | Saturday, July 8 | 12:15-5:30 p.m. |
| Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness | Sunday, July 9 | 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
| Resident Rights | Sunday, July 9 | 12:15-2:15 p.m. |
| Medication Procedures and Effects | Friday, July 14 | 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. |
| Local, State and Federal Laws | Friday, July 14 | 3:15-6:15 p.m. |
| Care for Residents with Mental Illness | Saturday, July 15 | 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Staff Supervision (Students will have 1 1/2 hour pre-course work for class) |
Sunday, July 16 | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Report | Friday, July 21 | 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
| Resident Home Contracts | Friday, July 21 | 2:15-4:15 p.m. |
| Cultural Competency (Students will have 1 hour pre-work for class) |
Saturday, July 22 | 8:00-10:00 a.m. |
| Community Resources (Students will have 1 hour pre-work for class) |
Saturday, July 22 | 1:30-4:00 p.m. |
| Recreation (Students will have 1 1/2-2 hours pre-work for class) |
Saturday, July 22 | 12:15-4:15 p.m. |
| Personal Care and Hygiene | Sunday, July 23 | 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Care for Residents with Dementia/Cognitive Impairment | Friday, July 28 | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Nutrition, Food Handling and Sanitation | Saturday, July 29 | 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| CPR/AED | Students must obtain | |
| Test | Will start scheduling Monday, July 31 |
Students must also have a current CPR/AED certification. If certification is needed, please let us know and we can provide information for classes.
