Minimum Required Hours for HCA Program Courses
The HCA program consists of the following courses:
| Course Name | Minimum Course Hours |
|---|---|
| Concepts for Practice | 70 hours |
| Introduction to Practice | 30 hours |
| Interpersonal Communications | 50 hours |
| Lifestyle and Choices | 30 hours |
| Common Health Challenges | 115 hours |
| Cognitive and/or Mental Health Challenges | 60 hours |
| Personal Care and Assistance | 120 hours |
| Theory and Lab Course Hours | 475 hours |
| Practice Education Experiences | |
Practice Experience in Multi-level and/or Complex Care placement[1] including a placement focused on specialized dementia care
|
210 hours |
Practice Experience in Home Support, Assisted Living, and/or Group Home Setting
|
60 hours |
| Practice Education Hours | 270 hours |
| TOTAL MINIMUM PROGRAM HOURS | 745 HOURS |
- Practice experiences in other settings, such as units specified as acute care, transitional care, discharge planning, rehabilitation, alternate level of care, etc., may be acceptable provided that the program learning outcomes can be met in these settings. These placements cannot replace the minimum 150 hours of instructor-led clinical, which are still required in complex care. ↵