- This page, Take the first step to prepare for a career in the home care industry, is offered by
- Executive Office of Elder Affairs
- Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Take the first step to prepare for a career in the home care industry
Contact for Take the first step to prepare for a career in the home care industry
Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA)
Phone
Open M-F 9am-5pm
Open M-F 9am-5pm
Elder Abuse Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Open M-F 9am-5pm
Online
The Details of Take the first step to prepare for a career in the home care industry
What you need for Take the first step to prepare for a career in the home care industry
-
The online training, Personal and Home Care Aide State Training (PHCAST) is a self-paced course. To participate in the PHCAST online training, you will need:
- access to a computer, tablet or smartphone with high-speed internet access
- a valid email address
- a desire to learn
Fees for Take the first step to prepare for a career in the home care industry
There is no cost to participate in the PHCAST online training. It is entirely free!
How to enroll Take the first step to prepare for a career in the home care industry
How to Enroll
Please note there are different tracks depending on why you are taking the course. Scroll down to find the correct section for you – New to the Field, Refresher or Caregiver.
If you are new to the field, please follow these steps to self-enroll in the PHCAST online training.
Step 1: Go to https://elderaffairs.instructure.com/register
Step 2: Choose “I’M A STUDENT”
Step 3:
- Enter Join Code LTYBGP (upper-case letters only)
- Enter your first and last name
- Enter your email
- Choose a password and confirm your password
- Finally, click on the button “Start Learning”
If you work in home care and are interested in taking some of the modules as a refresher follow the steps below. As a refresher you are not required to complete all the modules and assessments but if you do you will earn the certificate.
Step 1: Go to https://elderaffairs.instructure.com/register
Step 2: Choose “I’M A STUDENT”
Step 3:
- Enter Join Code F9BLRB (upper-case letters only)
- Enter your first and last name
- Enter your email
- Choose a password and confirm your password
- Finally, click on the button “Start Learning”
Want to learn more as a Caregiver
If you provide direct (hands-on) care for a family member, friend or neighbor and are interested in enhancing your skills by taking some or all of the training, follow the steps below. You may take the entire course or just the topics that are of interested. You are also able to revisit modules at any time. If you successfully complete all modules and assessments, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be used for employment if you are interested in starting a career in home care.
Step 1: Go to https://elderaffairs.instructure.com/register
Step 2: Choose “I’M A STUDENT”
Step 3:
Enter Join Code EGPPGF (upper-case letters only)
Enter your first and last name
Enter your email
Choose a password and confirm your password
Finally, click on the button “Start Learning”
Contact for Take the first step to prepare for a career in the home care industry
Address
Phone
Open M-F 9am-5pm
Open M-F 9am-5pm
Elder Abuse Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Open M-F 9am-5pm