Home Health Aide
40-hour Home Health Aide add-on course (built on CNA training) preparing caregivers for in-home patient care.
5959 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite #110, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Open/rolling enrollment; new classes form every month; students may start at any time
Experience required
Program Philosophy
NIU College was founded to make quality career training accessible to working adults priced out of traditional private career colleges. Its mission is to help students achieve occupational and financial stability through reasonably priced, hands-on education. Programs emphasize small classes (fewer than 20), flexible morning/evening/weekend schedules, real-world externships, certification prep, and free career-placement support so graduates enter the workforce quickly without heavy student debt.
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Certified nurse assistants adding an in-home caregiving (HHA) credential
3 Saturdays & 2 Sundays, 40 clock hours delivered as a short intensive add-on course following nurse-assistant training; built on DHS Home Health Aide Model Curriculum. Daily attendance required.
Adds a Certified Home Health Aide credential on top of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training in just 40 hours
Cost & Outcomes
The program is NIU College's lowest-cost program at $750 total, covering tuition, registration, books, and supplies. Qualifying students can offset part or all of the cost through outside funding by visiting their local American Job Center to check their eligiblity for a federal WIOA grant for the unemployed, the California Department of Rehabilitation for people with disabilities, and Workers' Compensation retraining vouchers for injured workers. Otherwise, students can pay in full, use an in-house monthly installment plan, or take a third-party private loan. NIU College is not eligible for federal or state financial aid.
Who This Program is Built For
This program was specifically designed with these communities in mind. If you see yourself, you belong here.
What Sets This Program Apart
Follows the California DHS Home Health Aide Model Curriculum
Efficient 40-hour add-on to existing nurse-assistant training
Expands employability into the growing in-home care field
Small classes with experienced medical instructors
Very low tuition
Day in the Life
- Instruction on home-care duties and personal-care skills
- Vital signs, nutrition, and safety in the home setting
- Infection control and documentation
- Communication with patients and families
Peter Reonisto, MD has taught anatomy, physiology, and biology as an adjunct professor since 2003 and was a medical program director; the HHA course builds on nurse-assistant instruction.
Soft and technical skills you'll gain by program completion.
Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) credential, completed as an add-on to Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification
100% pass rate
Highs & Lows
Covering the home-care curriculum quickly in the short add-on format.
Gaining an additional in-demand credential in just 40 hours at very low cost.
Employment Support
Career development course covering resume writing, job search, and interview skills
Mock interviews and coaching on professional presentation
Placement coordinator assists graduates with job referrals and resume exposure
Free job placement services available for up to 5 years after graduation
Externship placement with local employers built into most programs
How It Works
Submit the inquiry form at https://www.niucollege.edu/home-health-aide or call 818-347-9400
Meet with an admissions advisor for a consultation and campus tour
Provide proof of high school completion (diploma/GED/transcript), a government photo ID, and Social Security card; take the CELSA English assessment if needed
Review the School Performance Fact Sheet and sign the enrollment agreement
Arrange tuition payment or financing (cash, in-house installment plan, WIOA/workforce funding, or third-party loan)
Begin classes on the next available monthly start date
Frequently Asked Questions
If you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to contact us.People without a high school diploma, 'Ability-to-benefit applicants,' may qualify by passing an approved exam. A CELSA English assessment score of 37 out of 75 is required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Foreign diplomas must be translated and evaluated by NACES or AICE.
Depending on the program, training takes anywhere from 3 weeks to 9 months, including an externship.
Yes. Classes are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings, and some weekends to fit working schedules.
NIU College does not participate in federal or state financial aid, but offers low tuition, payment plans, WIOA/workforce funding, and grants for those who qualify.
Yes. The placement coordinator helps graduates with resume writing, interview prep, and job referrals for up to 5 years after graduation.