Certification Overview

Futures Canadian College’s Home Health Aide Certificate is a fully online, 32-hour training program designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in home-based personal care. This flexible course equips learners with the essential skills to assist clients with daily living, provide basic medical support, and deliver emotional care—all within the comfort and familiarity of a home environment.

Through interactive online modules, students will gain practical knowledge in personal hygiene care, basic medical assistance, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and compassionate client interaction. The course emphasizes safety, dignity, and empathy—foundational principles for anyone entering the field of home health care.

This certificate is ideal for individuals interested in supporting the elderly, people with disabilities, or clients recovering from illness or surgery, especially in non-institutional, one-on-one care settings.

This program is for you, if:

✔ You are looking to begin a career in personal or home-based care.

✔ You want to support clients in a compassionate, one-on-one setting.

✔ You prefer a flexible online format that can fit into your current schedule.

✔ You are interested in healthcare roles with a strong human connection.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

· Assist clients with daily personal hygiene, mobility, and grooming tasks.

· Provide basic medical support under supervision (e.g., monitoring vitals, medication reminders).

· Perform light housekeeping duties and meal preparation to maintain a clean, safe home.

· Offer emotional support and companionship to improve client well-being.

· Follow safety procedures and respect client privacy and dignity.

· Communicate effectively with clients, families, and health professionals.

Program Modules

· Personal Care

· Medical Assistance

· Housekeeping and Meal Preparation

· Emotional Support