Professional Health Care Training Offered by EDC and Cornerstone

Submitted by EDC

Individuals interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, earning extra income while helping their neighbors, or expanding their personal care business are invited to take a free Home Health Aide (HCA) training course through a program offered by the Economic Development Council (EDC) in partnership with Cornerstone Healthcare Training. Students will receive free training, financial assistance to cover the cost of testing, and guidance on how to incorporate HCA certification into a financial success plan.

The EDC believes that HCA certification can help people achieve financial success in several ways. Those interested in pursuing other health care careers, such as nursing or even management positions, can work as an HCA to advance their career ladder and earn income at the same time. Those who work part-time, seasonal, or freelance could gain income stability and flexibility by working as an HCA. Those who already provide other types of personal care services could earn more income by offering more services or filling gaps between private clients.

For more information, contact the EDC at [email protected] or visit the EDC website: https://sanjuansedc.org/hca . Applicants must be San Juan County residents 18 years of age or older.

EDC thanks Peace Health and San Juan County for grants that provide core funding for the program, and Cornerstone Healthcare Training for in-kind support that makes it possible. EDC also thanks other donors and funders whose support for EDC’s Career Training Initiative was critical to launching this program.