About
Southern Technical Institute’s Home Health Aide Diploma Program in Pinellas Park, Florida, prepares students for work as home health aides. Training covers communication with clients, safe and healthy home environments, personal care, nutrition, dementia care, palliative care, household management, record keeping, and employability skills. Students also study vital signs, medical terminology, cultural diversity, anatomy and physiology, infection control, patient care procedures, geriatric care, support for new mothers and babies, and rehabilitative activities. The program is delivered through traditional classroom instruction and work-related training in a clinical setting and leads to a 75-Hour Home Health Aide Diploma. The program follows Florida Department of Education rules and regulations.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: 75-Hour Home Health Aide Diploma
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Southern Technical Institute - Pinellas Campus
Southern Technical Institute’s Pinellas Park Campus is a healthcare training institution in Pinellas Park, Florida. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Emergency Medical Technician, and Home Health Aide training. The institution also provides online courses, continuing education courses, and healthcare employment resources. Its healthcare education includes CNA preparation with classroom equipment and supplies, along with training connected to Florida CNA testing and licensing requirements. The Pinellas Park campus serves the Tampa Bay area and functions as a Prometric regional test center in Pinellas County, with additional in-facility testing available in Pinellas County. Southern Technical Institute also provides training through classroom and online formats.