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Personal Care Aide (PCA) training
$295full tuition
- All 40 hours of live online instruction
- Skills practice with your RN instructor
- Certificate of completion for the Virginia-approved DMAS curriculum
Personal Care Aide training
Start a caregiving career online in 40 hours
Apex's Personal Care Aide (PCA) class is 40 hours, taught live on Zoom by a Virginia-licensed registered nurse, using Virginia's DMAS Personal Care Aide curriculum. Tuition is $295 with the certificate included. The next class runs November 9 to 18, 2026, on weeknights and one weekend. Enroll by October 31.
Approved in Virginia. Many other states accept a 40-hour RN-taught course, so check your state first.
Who it is for
Who is the Personal Care Aide class for?
You do not need a healthcare background. You need to care about people and show up for 9 sessions.
Family caregivers
You already look after a parent, a spouse or a child and want to turn that care into paid work.
Career changers
You are moving from retail, food service, warehouse work or childcare into steady work that matters.
Direct support workers
You want a recognized certificate and a step toward medication aide training.
Lapsed CNAs
You want a quick, affordable way back into hands-on care.
Schedule
When is the next Personal Care Aide class?
9 sessions, 40 hours, all live on Zoom. Keep your day job and finish in under 2 weeks.
Mon Nov 9 to Thu Nov 126 to 10 PM4 weeknights, 16 hours
Sat Nov 14 and Sun Nov 1510 AM to 4:30 PM12 hours, with a 30-minute lunch
Mon Nov 16 to Wed Nov 186 to 10 PM3 weeknights, 12 hours
Cohort 2 runs November 9 to 18, 2026. Enroll by October 31. There is no class on Friday, November 13. Your Zoom link, class schedule and welcome packet are emailed to you after you enroll.
What you learn
What will you learn in the PCA class?
The course follows the Virginia DMAS Personal Care Aide curriculum. DMAS is the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services, which runs Virginia Medicaid.
- Caring for older adults and people with disabilities
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Safe transfers, positioning and helping with mobility
- Infection control and handwashing
- Home safety and accident prevention
- Food, nutrition and meal preparation
- Recognizing and responding to emergencies
- Medicaid documentation, including aide records
You practice every skill and demonstrate it on camera for your RN instructor before you graduate.
Personal Care Aide
Earn your 40-hour PCA certificate and start working in home care and personal care.
Medication Aide training
Your PCA certificate meets the training prerequisite for our Virginia Medication Aide program, approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Registered Medication Aide
Pass the state exam, register with the Board of Nursing, and give medications in assisted living.
You can pay in full by card or split tuition into payments with Klarna.
Questions
Questions people ask
Call or text (929) 459-7160 if your question is not here.
Is the PCA class really all online?
Yes. Every session is live on Zoom, from wherever you are. There is no travel and nothing to attend in person.
Can I enroll from another state?
The class is approved in Virginia. Students in most other states can enroll, because many states let employers count a 40-hour RN-taught course toward their training requirements. Employer and state requirements vary, so confirm your state's rules before you enroll. Not sure? Ask us and we will help you check.
Do I need healthcare experience?
No. This course is built for people starting out in caregiving.
What if I miss a session?
All 40 hours are required for your certificate, so plan to attend every session. If something comes up, contact us right away.
What can I do with a PCA certificate?
Work as a personal care aide with Virginia home care and Medicaid waiver agencies, and move straight into our Virginia Medication Aide program. Medication aide rules are set state by state, so if you live outside Virginia, ask us what the certificate does in your state.
Contact us
Ask about the next PCA class
Send the form with your name and state and we will send you the enrollment details.
Call(929) 459-7160
Text(929) 459-7160
Emailmeghan@apex1consulting.com
Email HR and job seekershr@apex1consulting.com
Office400 Dutch Neck Road, A10, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Talk to Apex
Ready to start caregiving?
Call, text or send the form, and we will help you enroll.