40 hours
PCA
Personal Care Assistant
Your first step into caregiving: help people with daily activities so they can stay comfortable at home. Completed in two weeks.
Tuition: Coming soon. Call admissions.
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“HHATI didn’t just give me a career it gave me purpose, pride, and a path forward.” Yolanda R. Smith
Home Health Aide Training Institute, Inc. · Westbury, NY
Your path to purpose starts here.
PCA, HHA and CNA training taught by registered nurses, with day, evening and weekend classes in English and Spanish.
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8,000+
graduates prepared for careers in care
Two decades
of experience in caregiver training
NYSED-licensed
Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision
English & Spanish
classes, taught by registered nurses
Our Programs
Caregiver training, one confident step at a time.
Start as a Personal Care Assistant, grow into a Home Health Aide, or go further as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Registered nurses lead every class, with clear lessons and hands-on practice.
40 hours
83 hours
HHA
Home Health Aide
Our core program. Learn to help clients with bathing, grooming, eating and moving, through classroom lessons, skills practice and an internship.
Tuition: Coming soon. Call admissions.
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Upgrade class
PCA to HHA
PCA to HHA
Already a Personal Care Assistant? Build on the skills you use every day and step up to Home Health Aide without starting over.
Tuition: Coming soon. Call admissions.
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125 hours
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Take your career further with essential patient care skills: vital signs, personal hygiene, infection control and patient safety.
Tuition: Coming soon. Call admissions.
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New for 2026
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Continuing Education & new courses
Home Health Agency Administrative Assistant · Clerical Medical Office Assistant · Beginner ESL · CPR · Infection Control · Nutrition and Wellness for Homecare
“We’ll answer your questions in English or Spanish.” HHATI Admissions
How to Enroll
Three simple steps to your first class.
01
Choose your program and schedule
PCA, HHA, PCA to HHA or CNA, with day, evening or weekend classes.
02
Book your enrollment appointment
Book online or call (516) 333-3689. Our team will walk you through your options in English or Spanish.
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Register and start class
Bring the documents we list when you book, reserve your seat, and begin learning from registered nurses.
A Word from Our Founder
Caregiving is not just a profession. It is a calling, rooted in dignity, compassion and the power to change lives.
At HHATI we train, support and uplift individuals, many of them women, immigrants and career changers, equipping them not only with skills but with the confidence and leadership to thrive. I invite you to join us, whether as a student, partner, supporter or advocate.
Dr. Maria Santiago
Founder & Executive Director
Invest in Our Mission
Two decades of turning compassion into careers.
HHATI is a nonprofit, NYSED-licensed career school in Westbury, NY. Many of our students are women, immigrants, single parents and career changers. Every gift and partnership opens another door to a meaningful career in care.
8,000+
graduates prepared to care for others
Two decades
of experience in healthcare training and workforce development
Workforce
PCA, HHA and CNA training for a field that families depend on, and a listed provider on the NY DOL Eligible Training Provider List.
Access
Day, evening and weekend classes in English and Spanish, so working adults and parents can train on their schedule.
Community
Graduates bring skilled, compassionate care to seniors and families in their own communities across our region.
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Partner with Us
HHATI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For Funders & Partners
Partner with a school that turns training into opportunity.
Grant makers, workforce boards, employers and community partners: HHATI welcomes partnerships that help more people train for caregiving careers.
- Sponsored training cohorts Train a class of caregivers for your agency or region.
- Scholarship support Remove financial barriers for students ready to serve.
- Skills-lab equipment Help equip the hands-on labs where students practice.
- Bilingual and ESL pathways Expand English and Spanish instruction and Beginner ESL.
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Proud of every graduate.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Our admissions team is happy to help, in English or Spanish.
How much does the training cost?
Tuition: Coming soon. Call admissions at (516) 333-3689 for details.
Are classes taught in Spanish?
Yes. HHATI offers classes in English and Spanish, and our admissions team can help you in either language.
What schedules do you offer?
We offer day, evening and weekend classes, so you can train around work and family.
Who teaches the classes?
Our classes are taught by registered nurses, with clear lessons and hands-on practice.
Which programs can I take?
Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Home Health Aide (HHA), PCA to HHA, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), plus our new 2026 courses.
Is HHATI licensed?
Yes. HHATI is licensed by the New York State Education Department, Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision, and is on the NY DOL Eligible Training Provider List.
How do I enroll?
Book your enrollment appointment online or call (516) 333-3689. We’ll help you choose a program and schedule.
Where Compassion Becomes a Career
Your graduation could be next.
Day, evening and weekend classes in English and Spanish, in Westbury, NY.