×
Search for Schools

Personal Care Aide Program in VA / DC area

Contact Our School

Cardinal Institute for Health Careers:
Situated in north-east Fredericksburg VA, located in Stafford County at Route 17 and I-95 South, Cardinal Institute for Health Careers provides a beginner level Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certificate course for students interested in a career in the healthcare industry.

Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certificate Program:
- Duration: One week / 5 days
- Course hours: 40
- Level: Beginner
- Day, Evening & Weekend study options available

Our 40-hour course is approved by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS).

This Program is an entry-level course where you will learn the basics to care for others and yourself. The knowledge and skills you learn may provide the basis for future training in the health care field.

Graduates will be able to be employed by local Home Care and Home Health agencies

Email: Contact Us
See Also: - About
Address: Suite 211 150 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22508, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2026-03-26 were from:

Alexandria; Washington, Dc; Washington dc; Upper Marlboro; District Heights; and more.
Related Schools & Programs. Inquire to our admissions team today:
Tidewater Community College, Division of Health Professions
Courses / Programs
Located on our Virginia Beach campus in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area in south-east Virginia, Tidewater Community College's Division of Health Professions provides a range of Certificate & Associate Degree programs in healthcare fields such as Registered Nursing, Medical Assistant, Respiratory Therapist, and more.

Tidewater Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer Associate Degree programs.

Tidewater Community College is one of the nation's largest community colleges, and provides collegiate education and training to adults of all ages and backgrounds, helping them achieve their individual goals and contribute as citizens and workers to the vitality of an increasingly global community.

We provide a comprehensive range of healthcare programs recognized for excellence by leaders of business, industry, and government, and by educators in education, including four-year colleges and universities. Our Division of Health Professions provides open access to high-quality, affordable education to prepare students for entry or advancement in the workforce.
Certificate & Associate Degree Healthcare Programs:

- Critical Care
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Emergency Medical Services
- Health Information Management
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Medical Office Administration
- Nurse Aide
- Occupational Therapy
- Phlebotomist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Polysomnography
- Radiologic Technology
- Registered Nursing
- Respiratory Therapist
Yoova Career Training, Reston
Courses / Programs
Located 17 miles west of Washington D.C. in Reston VA, Yoova is a career training school that provides affordable, quality career training programs and services for a better job, better life and a better future. Our career-specific Certification programs include Office Administration, Web Design, Accounting, and Sales options.

Yoova is devoted to helping young talents in high school, high school graduates, high school drop outs and young adults who are struggling to get education, develop academically and career wise with an emphasis on preparing students to lead fulfilling and productive lives. We work with local companies while you are being trained for an internship and job opportunities.

We recognize that four year college is not made for everyone. We provide an alternate method of education where you can get professional and vocational skills which are marketable and will get you going as soon as possible.
Career-Based Certified Training:
- Office Administration
- Sales
- Web Design
- Book Keeping & Accounting

Features include:
- Recognized industry certification
- Internship and placement assistance
- Experienced instructors
Dominion Health Education Center
Courses / Programs
Situated less than ten miles east of Richmond in ​Henrico VA, Dominion Health Education Center provides a range of allied health training programs.

We are committed to providing quality education to prepare students for success in the healthcare field.

Through our certified courses, we train and develop professional nurse aides and medication aides committed to providing nursing care within the Virginia Board of Nursing guidelines with compassion and respect for patients.

We also offer Caregiver Basic Training, great for those desiring to become a Companion. It's also a great class for those who are now faced with taking care of a loved one and desire caregiver basic training.

​CPR/ AED/ First Aid classes are offered through our American Red Cross certified instructors. We offer courses for the lay person, as well as, the healthcare provider (BLS and CPR-Pro).
Allied Health Career Training Programs:

- Basic Caregiver Training

- Personal Care Aide ( PCA)

- Nurse Aide (CNA)

- Medcation Aide (Med Tech)

- CPR/ AED/ First Aid

​Our certificate programs are the approved curricula of the Virginia Department of Social Services, and the Department of Medical Assistance (DMAS).
Virginia School for Nurse Aides, Richmond
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in Richmond VA, Virginia School for Nurse Aides (VSNA) provides quality health care programs, including Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Personal Care Aide (PCA), Medication Aide, and CPR training. Day and night classes are available for your convenience.

Accredited by the Virginia Board of Nursing, NACES, and the American Red Cross, we specialize in CNA training. On successful completion of the CNA program, our graduates can take their State Board exams at our school. We have a high pass rate on state boards.

At VSNA, we offer a hands-on approach to clinical training, which includes an internship at an assisted living facility. Here you can use the skills and knowledge you have learned to provide medication administration and direct patient care to residents.

We keep our class sizes small to ensure that all of our students get the individual attention and instruction they need. More one-on-one attention from our experienced instructors means that you are able to understand and retain the information easier, which helps you to become a successful and confident CNA.

The atmosphere at VSNA is very student oriented; our students have flexibility with payments and control in their scheduling.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program: 5 weeks
- Medication Aide (Med Tech) Program: 3 weeks
- Personal Care Aide (PCA) Training
- CPR Classes
Fortis College, Richmond
Courses / Programs
Located in Richmond, VA, Fortis College provides quality post-secondary healthcare career education to a diverse student population. We offer a variety of degree and diploma programs in healthcare and nursing fields that include Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Practical Nursing, Medical Office Administration, and more.

With an education from Fortis College Richmond you can gain the necessary training you need to gain essential problem-solving abilities, in addition to the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in existing and emerging career opportunities.

It is the mission of Fortis College to provide a learning environment that encourages its students to realize their full potential. Fortis College remains committed to providing quality education and contributing to the prosperity of the Richmond community.

Fortis College - Richmond is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Nursing & Healthcare Diploma & Degree Programs:

Associate Degree Program:
- Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma Programs:
- Practical Nursing
- Dental Assistant
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Administration
- Pharmacy Technology
- Sterile Processing Technology
- Surgical Technology
Mount Eagle College & University
Courses / Programs
Mount Eagle College & University is a healthcare training school in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County NC. We provide a range of Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs in a variety of allied health disciplines.

We offer weekdays, weekend, traditional, online, and hybrid (in-class + online) sessions for the convenience of our students.

Our healthcare programs are career-focused, high-demand and technical in nature. All courses are geared towards training candidates for a specific skill that translate easily into a job.

Mount Eagle College and University is approved and licensed by North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) Proprietary Board to offer Certificate/Diploma programs, and by University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors to offer Associate and Bachelor’s Degree.
Healthcare Certificate Programs:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician
- Medical Billing & Coding

Healthcare Diploma Programs:
- Medical Assistant
- Clinical Massage Therapy
- Health Sciences (Online)

Health Science Degree Programs:
- Associates Degree in Health Sciences (AHSc)
- Bachelors in Health Sciences (BHSc)