100-Hour Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA) Training

Pa. Code 2600 (35Pa.B.2499) Approved by the Department of Public Welfare

Developed by Penn State at the request of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, this program is designed for individuals who are preparing to become personal care home administrators and to help health care professionals like you to meet your continuing education requirements.

The courses address nineteen topics about patient care and legal and technical issues surrounding personal care homes, as well as issues related to patients who need home care assistance. Courses may be taken individually, or complete the full 100 hours to earn your certificate.

Who Should Attend

• Aspiring administrators who need to complete their initial 100-hour training
• Personal care home and nursing home administrators preparing for the PCHA exam
• Individuals providing elder care for family members
• Health care professionals who need to fulfill continuing education requirements

This program is an approved CareerLink program. If you are unemployed and considering an occupation in the field of health care, you may be able to register at CareerLink to participate in this program through TAA funds. For more information, contact your local CareerLink office.

Continuing Education Requirements

You can earn contact hours to meet your continuing education requirements — with courses in this program on topics that fit your interests. Personal care home administrators are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education per year; direct care staff, 12 hours; nursing home administrators, 48 hours every two years. Aspiring personal care home administrators must successfully complete the 100-hour training prior to initial employment as an administrator.

These courses are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for personal care home administrators to satisfy continuing education requirements.