About
College of Health Careers' Caregiver program in Somerton, Arizona, trains entry-level caregivers to assist clients with activities of daily living, light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, medication administration, and basic healthcare needs. The program prepares students to test for certification through the Arizona State Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers. Delivered through classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities, it runs for three weeks and includes 75 clock hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, eighth-grade reading and comprehension ability, a score of 8.0 on the Test of Adult Basic Education, age 18 or older, no criminal history, and a fingerprint clearance card.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: Arizona State Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers certification
- Employer sponsorship: available (per the school's page)
Organization
College of Health Careers
College of Health Careers is a vocational training center in Somerton, Arizona, offering preparation for Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office, and Phlebotomy careers. Its programs provide allied health vocational training and certificates for entry-level healthcare occupations. The college is part of Regional Center for Border Health, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit organization. It is an approved testing site for ServSafe, AAPC, AHCCCS Direct Care Worker, American Heart Association, and first-aid certifications. The college also provides veteran services through the GI Bill and supports training for healthcare and related service roles.