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Loretto's CHHA Training Program

Start your healthcare career today with Loretto's paid CHHA training program.

Earn While You Learn

Loretto offers a unique CHHA training course that guarantees students a position at the end of training. Gain hands-on experience and become a CHHA, all while being paid.

Unique job opportunities available

Provide home care to residents at one of our housing sites or care for PACE participants at their homes. There are per diem, day, evening, and night shifts available.

No previous experience required

Only the willingness to care for people.

Robust orientation process

There is a 2-week orientation and shadow program post-certification. you will be paired with a peer mentor and have access to a vast support system.

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Short-NameCNA

Short-NameCHHA

Short-NameLPN

Short-NameRN

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Name(Required)

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Career Type

Which of these positions are you interested in(Required)

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Type CNA

Do you have a current CNA license?(Required)

Yes

Are you interested in our training programs?(Required)

Yes

What is your preferred work location(Required)

Auburn, New York

Syracuse, New York

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CHHA Type

Do you have a current CHHA license?(Required)

Yes

Are you interested in our training programs?(Required)

Yes

What is your preferred work location(Required)

Auburn, New York

Syracuse, New York

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RN Type

Do you have a current RN license?(Required)

Yes

Employment preference(Required)

Full-time

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Per diem

Have you previously worked in Long-Term Care?(Required)

Yes

What is your preferred work location(Required)

Auburn, New York

Syracuse, New York

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LPN Type

Do you have a current LPN license?(Required)

Yes

Have you previously worked in Long-Term Care?(Required)

Yes

What is your preferred work location(Required)

Auburn, New York

Syracuse, New York

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Employment preference(Required)

Full-time

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Per diem

Is there a preferred shift you're looking for?(Required)

Day shift

Evening shift

Night shift

Would you prefer a position accessible by a bus route?(Required)

Yes

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Auburn, New York

Syracuse, New York

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CHHA Program Overview

Loretto’s CHHA Training is a 12-day program held at our PACE CNY campus and includes both classroom learning and hands-on clinical training. The program runs 12 times per year - but you can start earning even before you enter the course, through our pre-trainee program. As a pre-trainee, you will be working hands-on in a support role at the Loretto community/program at which you were hired to work after you become a CHHA.

After successfully completing the course, you will be a Certified Home Health Aide!

Training Curriculum

Classroom Learning: 12 Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Home Care
Module 2: Working Effectively with Home Care Clients
Module 3: Working with the Elderly
Module 4: Working with Children
Module 5: Working with People who are Mentally Ill
Module 6: Working with People with Developmental Disabilities
Module 7: Working with People with Physical Disabilities
Module 8: Food Nutrition and Meal Preparation
Module 9: Family Spending and Budgeting
Module 10: Care of the Home and Personal Belongings
Module 11: Safety and Injury Prevention
Module 12: Personal Care

Clinical Skills Training

This is a one-day comprehensive clinical skills training with a 1 to 4 instructor-to-student ratio. You will learn applicable skills in a setting with real patients, an instructor, and a CHHA.

FAQ

How long is the training course?

The CNA training course consists of 12 days, which are broken down as follows:

11 days of classroom learning
1 day of hands-on patient care training

The course begins on a Wednesday and ends on a Wednesday. Weekends and holidays are off.

How many courses are there per year?

We run approximately 12 CHHA training courses each year (one per month).

Will I be paid?

Yes! This is paid training. Before beginning the course, you have the option of being hired as a "pre-trainee," working hands-on in a support role at the Loretto community/program at which you were hired to work after you become a CHHA.

How do I become a CHHA?

There is no state exam to become a CHHA. Simply graduate and pass our training course and you will be a Certified Home Health Aide!

Where is the class taught?

The course is taught at PACE CNY, located at 109 Lawrence Rd E, Syracuse, NY 13212.

Do I have to travel to be a CHHA?

No, we have a variety of CHHA positions available at all of our housing sites, as well as traditional traveling home care roles.

I have experience in healthcare, is this program for me?

The good news is, we provide adjusted options for students who are in unique situations, such as the following:

CNA to CHHA - For CNAs, we provide an option for a one-day transitional training course.
A one-day evaluation is available for those with previous experience as a CHHA who are no longer certified and for RN students who have completed 6 credits of nursing. Passing this exam will allow you to be certified as a CHHA.

How do I get started?

Apply for the training program using the form on this page.

Job Outlook

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CHHA Quick Facts (2021)

2021 Median Pay	$29,430 per year
	$14.15 per hour
Work Experience in a Related Occupation	None
Number of Jobs, 2021	3,636,900
Job Outlook, 2021-31	25% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change, 2021-31	924,000

And the growth doesn't stop there. Once you are a CHHA, you can continue to grow your healthcare career and take advantage of Loretto’s comprehensive training programs including our CNA program, LPN Apprenticeship Program, and several EDGE training programs. Apply today to jumpstart your healthcare career!