Become a Personal Care Aid


Personal Care Aide Training is a 1-week course. It runs Monday through Thursday from 9AM to 5PM at in our classroom at 2938 North Avenue, Unit B, Grand Junction, CO 81504. Students may attend all four training days or any combination of trainings that meet their needs. The training includes handbook, scrubs, and certification fees. Scholarships are available. To register contact Linda Applegate at lapplegate@wcahec.org or 970-434-5474 x 2.


The course includes:

Caregiver Training (1 day)

Colorado Q-MAP Training: includes certification testing (2 days)

American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens: includes certification (1 day).

In Grand Junction at the

Western CO Area Heath Education Center

March 11 – 14, 2024
April 15 – 18, 2024
May 13 – 16, 2024


June 20 (American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Only)


August 12 – 15, 2024
September 16 – 19, 2024
October 14 – 17, 2024

November 18 – 21, 2024