{"id":28809,"date":"2016-02-01T19:45:37","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T00:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/necc.edu\/newsroom2\/2016\/02\/02\/free-personal-care-attendant-training-program-offered-at-necc\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T15:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T19:53:43","slug":"free-personal-care-attendant-training-program-offered-at-necc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/necc.edu\/newsroom\/2016\/02\/01\/free-personal-care-attendant-training-program-offered-at-necc\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Personal Care Attendant Training Program Offered at NECC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/media-old\/2016\/02\/pca-newsroom.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12775\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/media-old\/2016\/02\/pca-newsroom.jpg\" alt=\"pca newsroom\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a>An information session for individuals interested in becoming personal care attendants (PCAs ) for the elderly and disabled, will be offered Wednesday, February 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at NECC Riverwalk. This is mandatory for anyone interested in enrolling in a free, pilot PCA Fundamentals program offered at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.necc.mass.edu\/\">Northern Essex Community College<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-hour PCA training program classes will be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., March 28 through April 13. This grant-funded program trains individuals in direct care skills used to help the elderly and disabled populations live independently.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals interested in attending the information session must register in advance by contacting Dianne (Dee) Lahaye at <a href=\"mailto:dlahaye@necc.mass.edu\">dlahaye@necc.mass.edu<\/a> or 978-659-1222.<\/p>\n<p>This program is ideal for those interested in learning the basic skills and knowledge to enter this in-demand, fast growing field which also serves as a gateway to other health care professions. 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