Home Health Aides, also known as Direct Care Workers (DCW), Personal Care Assistants, Caregivers, or Personal Care Aides, are a valuable part of the health care team.

Home Health Aides care for people of all ages who are ill, injured or physically or mentally disabled.  Home Health Aides assist clients with self-care activities such as eating, dressing, bathing and grooming needs. Home Health Aides may also help with home management activities such as meal preparation, light housecleaning or laundry.
 
Students who complete this program are eligible to take the Arizona Standardized DCW Test to demonstrate that they have the required knowledge and skills to be a qualified DCW.