CNA to CHHA Conversion (Hybrid)
CNA to CHHA Conversion (Hybrid)
Once you are a Certified Nurse Aide and want to become a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), you can take a Conversion Class for 10 hours to get your CHHA License.
You will receive instruction regarding duties and roles in a transition from facilities to homes. You will get additional training about protocols to be implemented in the home-care setting. Instructional training along with clinical training will help you to have a better understanding of differences in environment.
Certified Home Health Aide is a New Jersey state licensure occupation with flexible work hours. The Certified Homemaker Home Health Aide is a very valuable member of the health care team. Dorson VTI provides high quality education hence our CHHAs are consistently placed.
The CHHA license helps to open doors into the Healthcare Industry and allows you to partake in other healthcare classes for additional job stability.
If you are a certified CNA with an active license from New Jersey and want to become a CHHA, then take the conversion class. The conversion course focuses on personal care services in the home setting, cultural diversity, foundations for a safe client environment, nutrition, housekeeping, concepts of home care and caring for the aged ill client.
Dorson Vocational Training Institute will help you with the certification examination. As a result, you will be licensed as a CHHA by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Our record of job placement assistance is currently 100%. Recruiters pay for access to recruit Dorson VTI graduates.
Admission Requirements & Eligibility
Review the requirements below to see if you qualify for our CNA to CHHA Conversion program.
Competencies Prior to Enrollment:
- Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) licensure from NJ State, OR completed CNA course within 6 months
- Must be able to satisfactorily read, write and comprehend English
- Demonstrate mathematical skills
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Social Security card or proof of legal work status
Upon Completion You Will Receive:
- Licensed as a CHHA by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
- Certification examination preparation and support
- Resume writing and interview coaching
- Job placement assistance with local employers
- Career advancement pathway guidance
- Ongoing alumni support and resources
- Dorson VTI certificate of completion
Program Cost:
- Course Fee: $400
- Registration Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
- Total: $475
- $80 Board of Nursing fee billed separately
- WIOA funding may be available for eligible students
- Interest-free payment plans available
Program Schedule:
- Total: 10 hours (hybrid format)
- Classes held in East Orange, NJ
- Online coursework + in-person clinical components
- Multiple start dates throughout the year
- Small class sizes for personalized instruction
- Flexible scheduling for working CNAs
Course Outcomes
Upon completing the CNA to CHHA Conversion program, students will be equipped with the additional knowledge and skills needed to provide exceptional care to patients in home settings.
Home Care Personal Services
- Personal care services in the home setting
- Nutrition and meal preparation in the home
- Housekeeping and maintaining a safe home environment
- Concepts of home care practice
- Caring for the aged and ill client
Cultural Competency & Communication
- Cultural diversity in home health care
- Effective communication with clients and families
- Patient rights and dignity in the home setting
- Building client relationships and trust
- Observation and change-in-condition reporting
Home Care Protocols & Safety
- Foundations for a safe client environment
- Transitioning from facility-based to home-based care
- Home-care setting protocols and procedures
- Infection control and universal precautions
- Emergency procedures and first response
Professional Standards
- NJ Board of Nursing CHHA requirements
- HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
- Ethical and legal responsibilities
- Working independently in home settings
- Career readiness and job search preparation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about our CNA to CHHA Conversion program? Find answers below.
• WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) — federally funded assistance that may cover tuition for eligible students.
• Bank Financing — low-interest education financing through our banking partners.
• Corporate / Employer Sponsored — if your employer offers tuition assistance, we can work directly with them.
• Other Funding Sources — we work with various community and government funding organizations.
• Flexible Payment Plans — ask our admissions team about installment options.
Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more, or call us at 973-676-6300.
