Things You'll Need:
- computer seminar industry publications agency vocational school information
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Step 1
Go to your state's Department of Health website. Training programs are governed by state rules, and accredited programs are usually listed on the website. Since these programs and facilities are recommended by the state, they usually undergo reviews and monitoring. They also provide online links to home health care courses and programs in the community.
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Step 2
Attend a seminar in home health. The Home Health Nurses Association can help you locate a seminar in your area with a member agency or program. These seminars are informative and will give you knowledge about certain licenses and how to find work. In addition, directors and coordinators of home health care programs are present, and you can ask them information about certain courses and training methods. These coordinators will give you recommendation on what courses to take.
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Step 3
Affiliate yourself with an agency. An agency may provide training and courses about home health, which will enable you to learn practical skills and start working right away. These agencies will be able to direct you to programs for additional training. Since they specialize in locating jobs for potential employees, they will have a variety of information on home health care courses, especially those that will comprehensively train you with the necessary skills for a home health care position. The Medicare website has a database of home health care agencies from which you can choose.
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Step 4
Subscribe to industry journals. Nurseweek is a popular publication for nurse and home health caregivers. These journals also have lists of classes and facilities where you can obtain training in home health care. They also provide articles about what it's like to work in the field, which will give you an idea what to specialize in, as well as any further training you need.
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Step 5
Enroll in a local vocational school. Community colleges and some high schools offer courses in home health aide. You can find courses this way, as well as learn more about opportunities for additional training in the area. The school's career center will help you assess your goals and will enable you to learn more about the course offerings in the school as well as in the community.
