Paglia Training Center, LLC (hereinafter called “the Company”) does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by law. The Company reserves the right to solicit information relative to your suitability for the training for which you are being considered.

To be in compliance with the New Jersey State law regulations regarding criminal history background check, the Company requires that all students enrolled in the Certified Home Health Aide training course obtain a Fingerprint/Criminal Background Check.

Please note that New Jersey State law provides that a person shall be disqualified from certification if that person’s criminal history record background check has not been cleared. This confirms that the Company reserves the right to drop such student from the class with no tuition funds refunded.

This application is for training and does not constitute an offer of employment. Eligibility for employment will be determined after an employment application is filed, an interview is performed, references are verified, and the interview process is successfully completed.

By signing below, I understand and accept the above requirements. I understand that omissions and/or misrepresentations made on the application form may be cause for my removal from training. I therefore certify that the information contained therein is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in training programs provided by Paglia Training Center, LLC (hereinafter called “the Company”) and/or in the use of its facilities and equipment where applicable, I do hereby waive, release and forever discharge the Company and all of its directors, officers, agents, employees, representatives, successors and assigns, and all others from any and all responsibility or liability for injuries or damages resulting in my participation in any training program activities. I do also hereby release all of those mentioned, from any responsibility or liability for any damage or injury to myself, including those caused by the negligent act or omission of any of those mentioned or others acting on their behalf, or in any way arising out of or connected with my participation in any of the contemplated activities or in the use of equipment through the Company or otherwise.

In witness whereof, the participant has executed this Express Assumption of Risk / Prospective Waiver of Liability and Release Agreement as of the date below, which shall be binding upon them and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. They also hereby further agree to indemnify and hold the Company and all those named or identified herein harmless in the event that anyone claiming any cause of action as a result of injury to participant attempts at any time to institute any claim or suit against the Company arising out of any of the activities or programs herein or in the use of any equipment.

Welcome

I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate you on your first step into a career with many rewards and personal satisfaction.

Our goal at Paglia Training Center is to make your time enjoyable and filled with continued learning experiences.

Mission & Purpose
Paglia Training Center provides our senior community with excellence in care and support. In addition, our goal is to reinforce our standards of care through education and training specific to industry trends.

Owner
Lynn Paglia, Founding Partner and CFO brings over 25 years of business experience including her role as President of Golden Heart Senior Care (GHSC) in Oakland NJ. GHSC is a growing in-home senior care company that focuses on making sure each client receives the highest level of compassionate and attentive care possible. Lynn has a background in health and nutrition, having received her master’s degree from NYU in Nutrition and Dietetics. She is an advocate for promoting healthy habits in seniors.

Program Descriptions

CHHA Class
The program has been designed to provide a basic level of both knowledge and clinical skills to individuals who will provide home health aide related services. The complete course shall be for a total of 76 hours, including 60 online education and 16 clinical classroom experience.

The program shall be conducted over a duration of three (3) weeks for all online education and three (3) days for clinical classroom instruction. The time frames specified are all based on the inclusion of both classroom and clinical, however, shall be subject to change due to holidays and/or unexpected occurrences which are out of the control of the institution.

The program will maintain a minimum of six (6) enrollments for a course to begin. Each class shall not exceed ten (10) students per instructor for the classroom clinical training.

If the start date of classes is rescheduled, each student shall be notified by US Mail, phone or email. For class cancellation due to inclement weather, sickness or other unforeseen circumstance, notification shall be provided by phone and/or e-mail.

As per regulatory guidelines, each student shall participate in the use of equipment such as wheelchairs and Hoyer lift.

CNA to CHHA Conversion Class
The program has been designed to provide a basic level of both knowledge and clinical skills to individuals who will provide home health aide related services. The complete course shall be for a total of ten (10) classroom hours.

The program shall be conducted over a duration of two (2) days, (5) hours each day. Days and times shall be subject to change due to unexpected occurrences which are out of the control of the institution.

The program will maintain a minimum of three (3) enrollments for a course to begin. Each class shall not exceed ten (10) students per instructor for the classroom clinical training.

If the start date of classes is rescheduled, each student shall be notified by US Mail, phone or e-mail. For class cancellation due to inclement weather, sickness or other unforeseen circumstance, notification shall be provided by phone and/or e-mail.

As per regulatory guidelines, each student shall participate in the use of equipment such as wheelchairs and Hoyer lift.

Program Objective
To provide a basic level of both knowledge and clinical skills for individuals to provide home care services to residents in private homes.

Upon completion of the program and meeting all requirements for graduation set for in the Conversion Training Program, the student shall receive a Certificate of Completion at graduation.

Training Program Equipment
As a requirement, the Home Health Aide training program shall ensure that appropriate equipment is available on-site for direct use and demonstration for all students with the supervision of the program instructor.

Enrollment
Each prospective student will be required to complete the enrollment process, which includes the review of this admission packet, completed application, hold harmless agreement, student attestation, required documentation and payment/deposit for the program.

Admission Requirements
Your admission to the Conversion Training Program is subject to meeting the requirements as set out in the Paglia Training Center procedures for registration and enrollment. You must comply with the terms and conditions set out in this document, the provisions of the New Jersey Board of Nursing ordinances, regulations, guidelines, rules, policies and codes of practice that are currently in force, which govern your studies and learning at the training center.

At a minimum, to qualify for this course, you must provide at the time of registration:
• Age 18 or older
• High School diploma or verifiable prior work experience
• Signed passport photo, 2” X 2” in size of the applicant’s head and shoulders
• Social security card
• Immigration status proof (if applicable)

Not withstanding the above, a student’s enrollment and completion of the program does not guarantee employment.

Application Procedures
In addition to the admission criteria, each student shall be required to follow the standard application procedures to ensure all policies and terms of the program are met in accordance with the institution and NJ Department of Nursing.

The individual shall contact the agency representative to obtain information regarding availability for the scheduled classes, pricing and payment options. The institution shall e-mail or mail materials to the individual and/or provide information for on-site inquiries.

All students shall review the terms of the admission catalog prior to registration. Upon all parties being satisfied with the terms of the program and to secure a placement with the said scheduled program, the student shall sign and return the application, hold harmless agreement, student attestation, provide all relative documentation as listed in the admission requirements and pay the required deposit. The student shall receive a receipt of payment and will be assigned class days and times.

Fee Schedule

The Home Health Aide training program will consist of 60 hours of online education and 16 hours of direct classroom instruction, training and education. The following reflects the fees associated with the program including relevant charges/provisions of which the student is responsible:
Total Due: $450.00 (Due in full at time of registration) Fees listed above include 60 hours of online instruction, and 16 hours of clinical classroom instruction. Not included are any textbooks and any licensing fees due to the State of New Jersey.
Textbooks with supplemental information can be purchased for $25.
Student shall be responsible to pay for any other fees associated with the processing of individual certification, including the licensing fee to the State of New Jersey Department of Nursing.

The Conversion Training Program will consist of ten (10) hours of direct classroom instruction, training and education.
The following reflects the fees associated with the program including relevant charges/provisions of which the student is responsible:
Total Due: $250.00 (Due in full at time of registration)

Fees listed above include ten (10) hours of classroom instruction. Not included are any textbooks and any licensing fees due to the State of New Jersey. Textbooks with supplemental information can be purchased for $25.

Student shall be responsible to pay for any other fees associated with the processing of individual certification, including the licensing fee to the State of New Jersey Department of Nursing.

Program Credits
Paglia Training Center does not grant/accept official transcripts of credits earned from other institutions previously attended for the Conversion Training Program, nor does the institution claim that credits are available through completion of the Conversion Training Program to be transferred to another institution.

Job Placement Assistance
Through the enrollment of the Conversion Training Program, Paglia Training Center does not provide job placement assistance to students and/or graduates; furthermore, the institution does not guarantee employment to the student upon the completion and graduation of the program.

Student Complaints
All students have the right to file a complaint in good faith. In most cases, complaints should be filed with the staff and management of Paglia Training Center, LLC. Complaints may also be filed with the New Jersey Board of Nursing in Newark, NJ.

Cancellation & Refund Policy
Payment in full is due at the time of enrollment. Payment will be refunded, less a $25 administrative fee, if cancellation is received in writing 14 days before the first day of class. There are no refunds if cancellation is received less than 14 days before the first day of class. The applicant may reschedule for another class for up to 6 months from the original start date due to unforeseen circumstances.

The total cost for training must be paid in full 14 days before your class session begins. A Paglia Training Center Representative will be in touch within 24 business hours to arrange for payment.

We currently accept Check*, Cash or Credit Cards**.
*There is a charge for all returned checks.
**There is a processing fee for credit cards.

Please note: Any classes that do not meet the minimum student requirement listed in the Admissions Catalog, one week prior to the start of class, may be cancelled. Students already enrolled will have the choice of deferring to the next scheduled class or receiving a full refund.

Please refer to our admissions catalog for our full cancellation and refund policy, and additional disclaimers.

Paglia Training Center, LLC and student acknowledge that there is some risk of accident or injury associated with the use of equipment and other aspects of the course of study, including but not limited to direct care and contact of other students, clients, patients or residents at the clinical or training facility site.

Student does hereby waive, release, and discharge Paglia Training Center, LLC of any and all liability and all claims for damages for death, personal injury, or property damage which I may have or which hereafter accrue to me as a result of participation in the program whether or not caused by negligence or fault of Paglia Training Center, LLC.

This release is intended to discharge the school and its officers, employees, representatives, students, volunteers, and agents from and against any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in the training, internship/externship, hands-on activities, practice, or other activities.

Knowing risks exist, nevertheless, I hereby agree to assume those risks and to release and to hold harmless all persons or agencies mentioned above that might otherwise be liable to me or my heirs or assigns for damages. I further understand and agree that this waiver, release, and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns.

In addition, I give permission to receive, if necessary, emergency medical services by authorized personnel, and that any cost incurred as a result of such medical treatment will be my responsibility.

I fully understand and acknowledge the information explained in the enrollment process into the Paglia Training Center Home Health Aide Training Program, including but not limited to:

Paglia Training Center Home Health Aide Training Program does not guarantee employment with the agency.

Paglia Training Center makes no claim or guarantee that credits earned will/can be transferred to another institution nor does the agency grant/accept any official transcripts of credits earned from other institutions to be applied to this program.

I have been informed that I must receive a pass grade of 80% or more to pass online quizzes and exams and become eligible to participate in 16 hours of clinical classroom time and final examination.

I have been full informed of the procedure to report a complaint through the Institution and if necessary to The New Jersey Board of Nursing located in Newark, NJ.

I attest that I have reviewed and acknowledge receipt of the Paglia Training Center Admissions Catalog. I have read and agree to the cancellation and refund policy.