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WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
The HCA Program is a strong starting point for individuals who want to begin a career in caregiving and develop the skills needed to support clients safely and compassionately.
The program may be a good fit for:
Individuals beginning a career in healthcare or caregiving
New caregivers seeking formal HCA training
Individuals interested in providing care in home and community-based settings
Students who want a combination of flexible online learning and hands-on training
Individuals working toward Washington State Home Care Aide certification
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
COMPREHENSIVE HCA TRAINING
The Home Care Aide Program is designed to prepare students with the essential knowledge and practical caregiving skills needed to provide safe, respectful, person-centered care.
Throughout the program, students learn how to assist clients with activities of daily living, maintain a safe care environment, prevent infection, communicate effectively, document care, protect client rights, and demonstrate professionalism in a caregiving role.
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Your program consists of four required training components:
Core Basic Training — 54 Hours
Build the foundational knowledge needed to provide safe, effective, and person-centered care.
Orientation & Safety — 5 Hours
Learn essential workplace expectations, safety procedures, emergency response principles, and caregiver responsibilities.
Population-Specific Training — 16 Hours
Develop the knowledge needed to provide appropriate care and support based on the needs of specific client populations.
Hands-On Skills Lab — 16 Hours
Practice and demonstrate required caregiving skills in person with instructor guidance and evaluation.
Total Program Hours: 91
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Designed to Combine Flexible Learning With Hands-On Training
The HCA Program is organized into two primary weeks of instruction.
Week 1: Online Theory + Skills Lab
Students complete assigned online theory coursework and participate in the required in-person Skills Lab.
Week 2: Population-Specific Training
Students complete the required 16 hours of population-specific instruction.
Specific Skills Lab dates, times, and attendance instructions are provided as part of the enrollment and course scheduling process.
Important: All required online modules must be completed before a student may attend the Skills Lab.
YOUR PATH TOWARD WASHINGTON STATE HCA CERTIFICATION
Our next 91-Hour Home Care Aide (HCA) Program cohort begins in October 2026.
Take the first step by registering for our Enrollment Information Session. During the session, you'll learn about program requirements, training schedules, tuition, policies, and the enrollment process.
Students who are ready to join the October cohort will also have the opportunity to complete the required enrollment steps.
Enrollment Information Session Dates:
Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Next HCA Cohort: October 2026
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Build the Skills to Provide Safe, Compassionate Care.
The HCA curriculum covers essential competencies used by caregivers in home and community-based care environments, including:
• Basic caregiving skills
• Personal care and assistance with daily living
• Safety and emergency procedures
• Infection control and prevention
• Effective communication
• Documentation and reporting
• Client and resident rights
• Cultural competency
• Ethics and professional conduct
Students learn not only what to do, but how to perform caregiving responsibilities safely, respectfully, accurately, and professionally.
HANDS-ON SKILLS LAB
Learn It Online. Practice It In Person.
Knowing caregiving concepts is only part of becoming a capable Home Care Aide. The program includes 16 hours of required in-person Skills Lab training where students receive hands-on instruction, practice essential HCA skills, and demonstrate competency.
To successfully complete the Skills Lab, students must:
Attend all 16 hours of Skills Lab training
Demonstrate safe and competent performance
Complete the entire HCA Skills Checklist
Successfully pass all required skills
Demonstrate the safety, accuracy, and professionalism expected of an entry-level Home Care Aide
Attendance for all Skills Lab hours is mandatory.
BEFORE YOU ENROLL
Before registering for an upcoming Enrollment Information Session, please download and carefully review the Sarr Care Academy Student Handbook.
The Student Handbook contains important information about our programs, enrollment requirements, tuition and fees, attendance, academic expectations, student policies, and your responsibilities as a student.
Please take time to review the handbook so you understand the policies and requirements of Sarr Care Academy before beginning the enrollment process.
TUITION & PROGRAM COST
INVEST IN YOUR HEALTHCARE CAREER
All costs required to complete the Home Care Aide (HCA) Program are listed below:
HCA Program Tuition: $900 - includes $100 registration fee (refundable per WAC 490-105-130 & in accordance with the Sarr Care Academy published Refund Policy.)
Sales Tax: Calculated at checkout
Total Tuition: $900 + applicable sales tax
Home Care Aide (HCA) Program - Total Student Cost: Your final tuition, sales tax, and total contract price will be clearly displayed on your Enrollment Agreement before you sign.
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Your HCA Program tuition includes:
✓ $100 registration fee (refundable)
✓ Online theory coursework • Skills Lab - 16 hours
✓ Population-Specific Training - 16 hours
✓ Orientation & Safety - 5 hours
✓ Digital student materials (PDFs, online resources)
✓ HCA Knowledge Exam - first two attempts
✓ HCA Skills Exam - first two attempts
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The following items are not included in tuition:
Transportation (students are responsible for their own travel to Skills Lab)
Scrubs (not required for the HCA Program)
If needed:
HCA Knowledge Exam retest (after 2 attempts): $40
HCA Skills Exam retest (after 2 attempts): $100
Retesting fees apply only when additional attempts are necessary.
READY TO BEGIN YOUR CAREER IN CARE?
Our next 91-Hour Home Care Aide (HCA) Program cohort begins in October 2026.
Take the first step by registering for our Enrollment Information Session.
Register for the Enrollment Information Session:
During the session, you'll learn about program requirements, training schedules, tuition, policies, and the enrollment process. Students who are ready to join the October cohort will also have the opportunity to complete the required enrollment steps.
Enrollment Information Session Dates:
Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Next HCA Cohort: October 2026