Practice the everyday skills of patient care: taking vital signs, helping with daily activities, infection control and moving patients safely. You will learn in a classroom and a practice lab.
The program prepares you to work as a personal care aide or home health aide. After finishing, you can take a separate certification exam if your job requires one.
Skills covered include vital signs, activities of daily living, infection control, patient transfer, mobility and safety, restorative services, cognitive and mental health care, patient rights and communication.
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This is a A short, focused program that proves specific job skills. SUNY campuses award it as a digital badge you can share with employers. It is not a college degree. from SUNY Adirondack.
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Section 1, starting Nov 2, 2026. Register by Nov 1.
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Health Care Assistant, Feb 3 to Aug 29, 2027Registration closed
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Mon and Thu, 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Data Analytics, Dec 11, 2026 to Oct 19, 2027Cancelled
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Wed, 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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Cost
What you pay, and when.
Breakdown
Cost of Health Care Assistant, Section 2
Tuition
$1,300.00
Lab and materials fee
$175.00
Senior discount, ages 60 and up
−$100.00
Estimated total
$1,375.00
Pay by Mar 1, 2027. SUNY Adirondack confirms the final amount before you pay. Financial aid may cover part of this; see Help paying.
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What you get
What finishing gives you.
Health Care Assistant MicrocredentialDigital badge awarded by SUNY Adirondack when you finishYou can share it with employers online.
Ready for an industry certification examThe exam is separate and run by another organizationAsk the campus which exam, its cost and whether it is included.
Credit pathway
Where it counts for credit.
This course may count for credit at these campuses. The receiving campus decides when you apply.
Credit pathways
Campus
Program
Counts as
Credits
SUNY Cobleskill
Agricultural Science, AAS
AGRI 101
3
SUNY Canton
Veterinary Technology, AAS
Elective
3
Agreement dated Aug 15, 2026. Agreements can change; check with the campus.
Who can join
Requirements, and a personal check when signed in.
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Ages 18 and up
High school diploma or equivalent
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You meet the age requirement
The campus checks other requirements when you register.
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