Current AdministratorsTake individual courses to meet requirements (24 hours a year) to maintain certification. Visit bc3.edu/pch for individual course pricing.

Continuing Education & Certification Training

Personal Care Home Administrator

First-Time AdministratorsUpon completion of all courses (100-hour certification training), students must pass the free competency test to receive certification.

Cost of All Courses/Full Certification Training:$1,069 + $2* *One-time registration fee

Register Now! Visit bc3.edu/pch for more information.

This 100-hour standardized training is approved by the PA Department of Human Services.

2/7 DHS Orientation2/14 Gerontology2/21 Community Resources, Social Services & Activities2/21 Recreation2/28 Nutrition, Food Handling & Sanitation3/6 Cultural Competency3/6 Budgeting, Financial Records & Resident Records3/12 Writing, Completing & Implementing Assessments & Support Plans

3/13 Medication Procedures, Medication Effects & Universal Precautions3/20 Care for Residents with Dementia3/27 Resident Rights3/27 Abuse, Neglect Prevention & Reporting4/3 Care for Residents w/Mental Illness4/17 Fire Prevention & Emergency Preparedness4/17 Care for Residents w/Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities4/24 Staff Supervision

5/1 Resident Home Contracts5/1 Local, State & Federal Laws & Regulations Pertaining to the Operation of a Home5/8 Personal Care Services & Personal Hygiene5/15 Personal Care Home Competency Test

Course List

Note: First-Time administrators must also complete the Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid course or provide proof of prior completion. BC3 offers this course throughout the semester for an additional cost.