Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
Train for a stable, in‑demand healthcare career helping people in their homes — and get ready for your New Jersey CHHA certification.
About this program
The Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) program prepares you to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes. Our training follows the New Jersey curriculum of 60 hours of classroom instruction and 16 hours of hands‑on clinical skills, and prepares you for certification through the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
76-hour New Jersey curriculum · 60 hours classroom + 16 hours clinical
What you’ll learn
- Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility
- Safe transfers, positioning, and body mechanics
- Vital signs, infection control, and safety
- Nutrition, meal prep, and light housekeeping
- Communication, client rights, and professionalism
- Hands‑on clinical skills in a supervised lab
Who it’s for
- People who want a caring, people‑focused career
- Newcomers looking for a stable first career in the U.S.
- Anyone ready to work in home care, agencies, or facilities
Requirements (New Jersey)
- Be at least 18 years old
- Able to read, write, and speak English
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Physically able to perform patient‑care tasks (lifting, transfers)
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting are required
- At registration bring: government‑issued ID, Social Security card, birth certificate, and (if not a U.S. citizen) proof of work eligibility
You do not upload any sensitive documents online. Official documents are only presented in person at registration. Program requirements follow New Jersey guidelines and may change — please confirm current requirements with the school.