Personal Care Home Administrator 100-Hour Training

Course Overview

This course is for current and aspiring personal care administrators or nurses, caregivers, and healthcare professionals who wish to fulfill continuing education requirements.

In order to be hired and work as a Personal Care Home Administrator in Pennsylvania, you must meet the educational requirements (see below), complete the 100-hour program, pass the test, and attend a one-day Department of Human Services Orientation. There is no fee for the orientation.

• 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 of 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 of direct care or administrative experience in the human services field

Why choose the Penn State PCHA program?

• Earn your professional education with Penn State-the Big Ten in your backyard!
• Penn State offers online and in person options to fit your busy schedule each semester.
• Our instructors are subject matter experts.
• Our proven track record speaks for itself: we have trained hundreds of graduates since 2012 and have a pass rate of 98%.

Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.

Personal Care Home Administrator 100-Hour Training (the 100-hr. training contains all of the courses below.

• Personal Care Services and Hygiene (0.9 CEU)
• First Aid, CPR and Obstructed Airway Training (0.7 CEU)
  Individuals with a valid certification from an approved provider in Adult CPR and First Aid are exempt from this course. Proof of certification is required. In accordance with §2600.63b, a portion of the CPR and first aid training is required to be in-person. Students must provide proof of approved training prior to taking the PCHA examination.
• Nutrition, Food Handling, and Sanitation (0.7 CEU)
• Care for Residents with Dementia (0.8 CEU)
• Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Reporting (0.6 CEU)
• Cultural Competency (0.3 CEU)
• Gerontology (0.6 CEU)
• Writing Assessments (0.5 CEU)
• Care for Residents with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (0.2 CEU)
• Care for Residents with Mental Illness (0.9 CEU)
• Medication Procedures (0.7 CEU)
• Fire Prevention (0.4 CEU)
• Recreation (0.4 CEU)
• Budgeting and Financial Recordkeeping (0.4 CEU)
• Community Resources (0.4 CEU)
• Staff Supervision (0.8 CEU)

This program is conveniently offered in three different options, all with different start dates and times.

Penn State Abington

Class:	Personal Care Home Administrator 100-Hour Training
Delivery:	Online via Zoom
Dates & Times:	February 16 - May 20, 2027 (Tuesdays, Thursdays, & occasional Wednesdays) 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Cost:	$1499 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam)
Registration:	Register Here

For more information, please contact Randy Ingbritsen, rxi3@psu.edu.

Penn State Beaver

Class:	Personal Care Home Administrator 100-Hour Training
Delivery:	Online via Zoom
Dates & Times:	January 12, 2027 - March 23, 2027: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and every other Saturday mornings
Cost:	$1499 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam)
Registration:	Register Here

For more information, please contact Continuing Education at 724-773-3700 or BeaverCE@psu.edu.

Penn State DuBois

Class:	Personal Care Home Administrator 100-Hour Training
Delivery:	Online via Zoom
Dates & Times:	March 1 - April 5 , 2027 (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) Monday & Wednesday classes: 8:00 A.M - 5:30 P.M. Friday classes: 8:00 A.M. - Noon
Cost:	$1499 (this includes cost of the PCHA Exam)
Registration:	Register Here

Please click here to receive more information about this course or to be added to the waiting list.

Cancellations and refunds

Payment is due upon registration. Students may request a registration cancellation through the start date of the course. A $25 cancellation fee will apply. No refunds will be given for withdrawal requests after the course start date. The University reserves the right to cancel course selections. If the course is cancelled, the student will be issued a full refund.