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Professional Development Certification Application

The Professional Development Certification (PDC) offers Homecare Workers, Personal Support Workers and Personal Care Attendants the opportunity for career advancement through educational courses which promote the building of skills used in day-to-day work experiences. In recognition of completion, providers who complete all requirements will be approved for a 24-month certification with a .50 cent pay differential above the base pay rate.  This is dependent upon qualifications remaining current.
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8. Do you have a current CPR/First Aid certification/card?  (Note: CPR certification must have a hands on demonstration of skill as part of the CPR class in order to meet the requirements of the Professional Development Certification) *This question is required.
Please email a copy of your CPR/First Aid card to CERTIFICATIONS.OHCC@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Please fill out an application for the CPR/First Aid Training program at  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6766010/Copy-CPR-FA-App
9. Have you completed the following OHCC CORE classes required for Professional Development Certification?  Please select the courses completed. *This question is required.
10. Have you completed 5 hours of OHCC Safety-type classes OR have you completed Mental Health First or COMPASS?  Please select the courses completed. *This question is required.
11. Have you completed 5 hours of OHCC Elective courses?  Please select the courses completed. *This question is required.
Reminder:  CPR/First Aid certification is required for Professional Development Certification.   If CPR/First Aid training is not available in your area you may be eligible for conditional certification, to learn more please contact the Certifications Unit at Certifications.OHCC@dhsoha.state.or.us .

You can mail a copy of your current CPR/First Aid certification to us at: 
 
Oregon Home Care Commission
ATTN:  Certifications
550 Capitol St NE

Salem, OR 97301

 
OR

Email a copy to:  Certifications.OHCC@dhsoha.state.or.us