home health specialty certification?

[jpearson]

Is there a specialty certification available in the field of Home Health? How do you get it and where can I find out more about it?

[Sandy W]

Hello:

I upgraded my license this past year and included HH and Dementia Care Specialist. I love doing HH and working with the ever increasing older folks who's family and themselves choose to stay at home. I worked in a SNF and was not happy there.

In CA. one must at least be a CNA to qualify for HH. I took the course through a private nursing school.

I also work through an Agency. They take care of all the insurance and taxes. I work as many/few hours as I choose. Currently I have five private clients and work 50-60 hrs. a week depending on their needs.

Hope this helps.

Sandy