Free HHA Training in New York
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!
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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.
New York HHA Resources
Here’s our search tool to find New York HHA agencies and FREE training classes near you!
