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Free HHA Training in New York – It’s The Law

You live in New York and you are looking for a home health aide (HHA) training program.

You have no experience and no money to pay for training.

Get free home health aide training in New York!

(New York is one of the most expensive cities in which to work and live. Need proof? What is the True Cost of Living in New York City?)

Any training program administered by a company offering employment (usually a home health agency) needs to be licensed by the New York State Department of Health (DOH).

The law states they cannot charge more than $100 for books and materials.

See also: New York HHA Requirements

Here’s the longer answer with more helpful information.

Home health aide training programs in New York can be offered by:

home care agencies (“employer-based”)
community colleges
high schools
community centers
private training schools

Each establishment needs to be licensed in New York by either (but not both):

Only employer-based training program are licensed by the New York Department of Health – all others are licensed be the New York State Education Department and they can basically charge whatever they want to – or at least what the market will bear!

So, if you get your HHA certificate in New York from an employer-based training program then you cannot, by law, pay more than $100. Period

Listing of Licensed Home Health Agencies in New York

New York has done a great job of pulling together a complete listing of licensed health agencies – your government at work.

TO THE POINT

Here’s where to find the listing from the New York Department of Health: NYS Health Profiles.

Short Video: Searching For NY HHA Training Under $100

As you can see, there are dozens on Long Island! Each one of these will either be free or cost $100 at the very most.

Look at your results for the programs and see which is best for you.

If you live or want to work in Brooklyn as a HHA here more information in free Brooklyn HHA training that may be helpful.

These agencies will provide the home care training you need and help you pass the HHA Competency Exam in New York.

So Why Would Folks Choose Any Other Training Program?

unaware of all training options
think training is “better” elsewhere
scheduling conflicts
commuting issues
marketing of other programs

How To Choose HHA Training in New York

You have many choices when deciding the best training for you.

Just because you don’t have to pay more than $100 does not make that necessarily the best option.

Other considerations, in no particular order:

cost and time of commuting
day care options
scheduling / timing
language barriers
employment placement
- Non employer-based training may not provide job placement
peer reviews
reputation/website/call back time/courtesy, etc.