Welcome to the
PSC Aging Foundation
Empowering Family Caregivers, Future Caregivers, Seniors, Veterans, and Communities
Free Course for Family Caregivers &
Future Healthcare Professionals
At PSC Aging Foundation, we understand the challenges family caregivers face every day. That’s why we’re offering a completely free course to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to care for your loved ones.
But caregiving isn’t just a responsibility—it’s also the first step toward a rewarding career in healthcare. Over 60% of caregivers go on to become healthcare professionals, making this an incredible opportunity to gain essential skills and explore a future in the industry.
Thanks to our generous donors, we also offer scholarships for low-income individuals who want to become professional caregivers. If you're passionate about helping others, this could be your first step toward a fulfilling healthcare career—at no cost to you.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Basics of caregiving and home safety
✅ Managing medications and fall prevention
✅ Self-care tips for caregivers to prevent burnout
✅ Resources for getting paid as a family caregiver
✅ How caregiving experience can lead to a career in healthcare
Completely Free, Thanks to Our Donors
We know caregiving can be both financially and emotionally draining. That’s why this course is offered at no cost—so you can focus on learning, supporting your loved ones, and even exploring caregiving as a career.
If you or someone you know is interested in turning caregiving into a career, our scholarship program can cover the cost of further training to help you become a certified caregiver and take the next step toward a healthcare profession.
Act now - seats are limited!
PSC FAMILY CAREGIVER Course
Length: 10 hours
Subtitles Available: Hindi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Description
The PSC Family Caregiver Course is tailored for family members and individuals who are stepping into the role of caregiving for loved ones. This comprehensive program provides essential knowledge and practical skills, covering state-required training, dementia care, ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), emergency procedures, fall prevention, and coping strategies.
This course is designed to empower family caregivers with the tools they need to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care at home, while also focusing on caregiver well-being to prevent burnout. It includes the 5 hours of state-required caregiver training for compliance and preparation.
Objectives
Upon completing this program, students will:
- Understand the fundamentals of caregiving for family members or loved ones.
- Learn essential skills for safety, mobility, and nutrition.
- Gain practical strategies to prevent caregiver burnout and improve overall well-being.
Courses
5-Hour State-Required Caregiver Training
Maintaining a clean and healthy environment
Safety precautions and fall prevention I & II
Emergency Planning and response
Intro to dementia
Assisting with bathing
Assisting with personal care ADL's
Transfer and mobility equipment
Hydration
Coping skills for caregivers
Basic first aid - medical emergencies
Nutrition and food
Sexual harassment
PSC PRO CAREGIVER Course
Length: 19 hours
Subtitles Available: Hindi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Description
The PSC Pro Caregiver Course is designed for individuals who are ready to take the next step toward a career in caregiving and healthcare. This comprehensive program provides essential knowledge and hands-on skills, covering state-required training, dementia care, ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), emergency procedures, fall prevention, and professional caregiver best practices.
Whether you're transitioning from caring for a loved one or starting fresh in the field, this course will equip you with the expertise and confidence needed to become a professional caregiver. It includes 5 hours of state-required caregiver training, ensuring compliance and preparation for employment in home care, assisted living, and healthcare settings.
With a strong emphasis on practical skills, professionalism, and self-care, this course prepares you not only to provide exceptional care but also to build a sustainable and fulfilling career in the growing healthcare industry.
Objective
Upon completing this program, students will:
✅ Develop professional caregiving skills essential for employment in home care, senior care, and healthcare settings.
✅ Learn state-required training to ensure compliance with industry standards.
✅ Understand safety, mobility, and nutrition fundamentals for high-quality care.
✅ Gain expertise in dementia care, fall prevention, and emergency procedures.
✅ Learn strategies to prevent burnout and maintain well-being as a professional caregiver.
✅ Build a foundation for career growth in caregiving, with potential pathways into nursing, home healthcare, and medical assisting.
Courses
5-Hour State-Required Caregiver Training
What it means to be a professional caregiver
Working with an aging population
Understanding cultural competency
Improving caregiver empathy
HIPAA and elder abuse
ADL's
Sexual harassment training
Maintaining a clean and healthy environment
Safety precautions & fall prevention I & II
Emergency planning and response
Assisting with bathing
Assisting with range of motion
Performing basic first aid non-medical
Overview of care after hospital discharge
Overview of transfer and mobility equipment
Assisting with activities and recreational therapy at home
Professionalism: Communication
Providing person-centered care
Coping skills for caregivers
The importance of proper hydration
People skills: Building trust and rapport
Your Support Makes This Possible
When you donate to the PSC Aging Foundation, you’re directly funding the free caregiver course for family caregivers in need. Your support ensures that these heroes have access to training and resources that empower them to provide exceptional care
Join Us in Supporting Caregivers