Home Health Aide (HHA) Bridge · Ventura Training Institute

Home Health Aide (HHA) Bridge

Expansion course for Certified Nurse Assistants

40 Hours (20 theory · 20 clinical) 5 days — weekends only (two and a half weekends) 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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The Home Health Aide (HHA) Bridge is a 40-hour program (20 theory, 20 clinical) that enables Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) to expand their scope of practice into home-based patient care. Graduates are eligible for California HHA certification.

  • Length: two and a half weekends (5 days)
  • Total Hours: 40 (20 theory, 20 clinical)
  • Prerequisite: active California CNA license
  • Outcome: eligibility for California HHA certificate

Course Schedule

CohortDaysTimeDuration
WeekendSat & Sun7:00 AM – 3:30 PMTwo and a half weekends

Admissions

Admission Requirements

  • Active California CNA certification in good standing
  • Valid government-issued ID and SSN / ITIN
  • Current CPR/BLS card (AHA) — may be added on-site
  • Physical exam, immunizations & TB clearance valid through course dates
  • Clear Live Scan background check for home-health agency clearance

Admission Procedure

  1. 1Complete the online HHA Bridge application and upload your CNA license.
  2. 2Pay the registration fee or submit an employer sponsorship letter.
  3. 3Provide updated physical, immunization records, and TB result.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Personal care, bathing & grooming in the home
  • Nutrition, meal prep & feeding assistance
  • Safe transfers & ambulation in limited-space environments
  • Rehabilitation exercises & range-of-motion support
  • Hospice & end-of-life comfort measures
  • Client rights, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity

Grading & Completion

Pass/Fail evaluation; minimum 75% on written exam and skills check-off. 100% attendance is required. Upon successful completion, VTI submits certification paperwork to CDPH on your behalf.

Accreditation

Approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Home Health Aide training • (916) 327-2445.

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Ready to advance your career? Complete the application to enroll in our HHA Bridge Program.

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