🌟 North Carolina 80-Hour PCA Training – Become a Certified Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Start a meaningful healthcare career today — no prior experience required.

Caring for others is more than a job…it’s a calling.

This official 80-hour PCA training course, approved by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR), gives you the skills, confidence, and certification you need to begin a rewarding role in caregiving.

Whether you're entering the healthcare field for the first time or looking to upgrade your skills, this course equips you with everything required to work in:

✔ Adult Care Homes

✔ Family Care Homes

✔ Assisted Living Communities

✔ Home & Community Care Agencies

✔ Private Duty Caregiving

Taught by Rosalyn Abankwah, MSN RN – DHSR Approved Instructor, this course follows the exact curriculum required by North Carolina.

💙 Why Become a Personal Care Aide (PCA)?

PCA roles are in high demand across North Carolina.

You’ll be trained to provide hands-on care that directly improves the lives of seniors and adults who need your help.

This course prepares you to:

• Assist with daily activities (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Support mobility and safety
• Communicate effectively with residents and care teams
• Provide compassionate companionship
• Practice infection control & safe caregiving
• Understand behaviors, dementia, and cognitive support
• Protect resident rights
• Build trust and confidence as a caregiver

📘 What’s Included in This Course

✔ Complete DHSR-Approved 80-Hour Curriculum

Covers all 11 sections required by North Carolina.

✔ Full Student Manual

Downloadable and printable.

✔ Video Lessons & Instructor Narration

Built for easy understanding.

✔ Skills Demonstration Guidance

Learn how to transfer, assist with ADLs, prevent falls, and more.

✔ Practice Quizzes & Preparation

Get ready for the competency exam.

✔ Certificate of Completion

Provided after successful completion of all modules.

✔ Lifetime Access

Learn at your own pace.

🏆 Course Breakdown

SECTION I – Practical Knowledge & Skills

ADLs, communication, safety, infection control

SECTION II – Cognitive, Behavioral & Social Care

Dementia care, behavior support, emotional needs

SECTION III – Resident Rights & Ethics

Confidentiality, privacy, respecting dignity

SECTION IV – Basic Nursing Skills (Non-medical PCA level)

Vital signs, observation, documentation

SECTION V–VII – Restorative Services & Special Tasks

Mobility support, exercise, special needs and behaviors

SECTION VIII–XI – Skills Lab, Practicum & Competency

Hands-on skills, final evaluation, certification steps

🎓 Who This Course Is For

This program is perfect for:

• Beginners entering the healthcare field
• Individuals transitioning to caregiving roles
• Church/community caregivers
• Home care workers wanting official certification
• CNAs who need PCA-specific training
• Anyone seeking a fulfilling career helping others

No experience or previous healthcare background required.

💼 What You Will Be Able To Do After Completion

By the end of this course, you will confidently be able to:

• Assist residents safely with personal care tasks
• Recognize and report changes in condition
• Demonstrate proper infection prevention
• Understand common cognitive and behavioral challenges
• Maintain professionalism and strong communication
• Protect resident rights and dignity
• Provide compassionate care with confidence
• Work in any NC Adult or Family Care Home

You will be fully prepared for PCA employment in North Carolina.

⭐ Meet Your Instructor

Rosalyn Abankwah, MSN RN – DHSR Approved Instructor

Rosalyn is a highly skilled registered nurse and educator with deep experience in:

• Adult Care Home training
• Personal care skills instruction
• Behavioral and cognitive care support
• Patient safety, communication, and ethical care

She brings a warm, supportive teaching style designed to help every student succeed.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is this course approved for North Carolina PCA certification?

A: Yes. This course follows the official DHSR 80-Hour PCA curriculum required for training.

Q: Do I need prior experience?

A: No experience is needed. This course is beginner-friendly.

Q: Will I get a certificate?

A: Yes! After completing all lessons and assessments, you will receive a DHSR-aligned Certificate of Completion.

Q: Can I take the course at my own pace?

A: Yes. The course includes full lifetime access.

Q: Will this qualify me to work in an Adult or Family Care Home?

A: Yes. This course prepares you with the required PCA training hours.

🚀 Ready to Start Your PCA Career?

A meaningful, stable, and rewarding healthcare job is waiting for you.

Take the first step toward becoming a Certified Personal Care Aide in North Carolina.

👉 Click Enroll Now to join the course!