Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How do I enroll?
On the home page there are three course options you can click on: Home Care Aide I/Homemaker; Home Care Aide II/Personal Care Attendant; and Home Care Aide III/Certified Home Health Aide. Choose the course in which you would like to enroll by clicking on the appropriate link. You will be directed to a page with course and an enrollment link. -OR-
Q2: How do I pay?
You have the option of paying for a course using either pay pal or a credit card.
Q3: Once I enroll and pay, how long do I have to take and complete the course?
You have 90 days to complete the course from the date you enrolled. If after 90 days you haven't completed the course and haven't received a certificate of completion you must re-enroll and repay to take the course over.
Q4: How many tries do I have to take the final exam at the end of my course?
You are only allowed to take the final exam 1 time. If you take course and fail the final test, then you need to re-enroll, and repay and take course and test over again.
Q5: What grade do I need to receive to pass the final exam?
The passing grade is 75%.
Q6: Do I have to complete HCA I before I can take HCA II?
Yes. In fact, you must have passed the HCA I test and received your certificate in order to take HCA II.
Q7: Where can I work after completing HCA I and HCA II?
After completing your HCA I course and exam, your training allows you to work for a Home Care Aide organization that serve private pay clients and receive private payment. You would assist with environmental services such as housekeeping and homemaking to preserve a safe, sanitary home and enhance family life for your client. The HCA I does not provide any personal care. After completing your HCA II course and exam, your training allows you to work for a Home Care Aide organization that serve private pay clients and receive private payment. You would assist the client and family with home management activities, non-medically directed personal care and supportive services.
Q8: What is CAHSAH?
The California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) is the leading statewide home care association in the nation and the voice of home care for the western United States. CAHSAH represents more than 556 members and 850 offices that are direct providers of health and supportive services and products in the home. Our provider members represent Medicare-certified home health agencies, licensed home health agencies, hospices, private duty organizations, home medical equipment providers, home infusion pharmacy providers and interdisciplinary professional services. The affiliate members include computer companies, consulting firms, insurance providers, and suppliers.
Q9: If I am certified in California, am I certified in other states as well?
No. Every state has different requirements for their Home Care workers. After completing your courses and exams you will only be certified in the state of California.
Q1: How do I enroll?
On the home page there are three course options you can click on: Home Care Aide I/Homemaker; Home Care Aide II/Personal Care Attendant; and Home Care Aide III/Certified Home Health Aide. Choose the course in which you would like to enroll by clicking on the appropriate link. You will be directed to a page with course and an enrollment link. -OR-
Click the link, either Home Care Aide I or Home Care Aide II below.
Log in or create a log in.
Send payment via Paypal or use Enrollment Key if it was given to you by your CAHSAH member employer.
After the payment is complete, click the orange box that says "Click here to enter your course."
On the next link click the continue link.
Then you're ready to begin the course.
Q2: How do I pay?
You have the option of paying for a course using either pay pal or a credit card.
Q3: Once I enroll and pay, how long do I have to take and complete the course?
You have 90 days to complete the course from the date you enrolled. If after 90 days you haven't completed the course and haven't received a certificate of completion you must re-enroll and repay to take the course over.
Q4: How many tries do I have to take the final exam at the end of my course?
You are only allowed to take the final exam 1 time. If you take course and fail the final test, then you need to re-enroll, and repay and take course and test over again.
Q5: What grade do I need to receive to pass the final exam?
The passing grade is 75%.
Q6: Do I have to complete HCA I before I can take HCA II?
Yes. In fact, you must have passed the HCA I test and received your certificate in order to take HCA II.
Q7: Where can I work after completing HCA I and HCA II?
After completing your HCA I course and exam, your training allows you to work for a Home Care Aide organization that serve private pay clients and receive private payment. You would assist with environmental services such as housekeeping and homemaking to preserve a safe, sanitary home and enhance family life for your client. The HCA I does not provide any personal care. After completing your HCA II course and exam, your training allows you to work for a Home Care Aide organization that serve private pay clients and receive private payment. You would assist the client and family with home management activities, non-medically directed personal care and supportive services.
Q8: What is CAHSAH?
The California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) is the leading statewide home care association in the nation and the voice of home care for the western United States. CAHSAH represents more than 556 members and 850 offices that are direct providers of health and supportive services and products in the home. Our provider members represent Medicare-certified home health agencies, licensed home health agencies, hospices, private duty organizations, home medical equipment providers, home infusion pharmacy providers and interdisciplinary professional services. The affiliate members include computer companies, consulting firms, insurance providers, and suppliers.
Q9: If I am certified in California, am I certified in other states as well?
No. Every state has different requirements for their Home Care workers. After completing your courses and exams you will only be certified in the state of California.