Home Health Aide. 5 Days.
Already a CNA? This is your $10/hr raise.
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The $10/hr Raise — By the Numbers
You're already a CNA earning around $22/hr. In just 5 more days of training and $850, you can earn $32/hr as a Home Health Aide. That's nearly $20,000 more per year.
| Before (CNA) | After (HHA) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $22 | $32 | +$10/hr |
| Annual | ~$46,900 | ~$66,600 | +$20K/yr |
| Training | — | 5 days, $850 | ROI in ~12 working days |
Salary data: Indeed.com, Los Angeles CA, updated Feb 2026. HHA avg $31.80/hr (251 salaries); CNA avg $22.60/hr (1,300+ salaries). Rounded figures shown. Individual results vary.
What HHA Training Adds to Your CNA
Building on your CNA foundation, the HHA program teaches home-specific patient care skills. You'll learn to work independently in patients' homes — a different environment from skilled nursing facilities.
- In-home patient care techniques
- Nutrition & meal planning
- Home safety assessment
- Personal care in home settings
- Medication reminders & documentation
- Emergency response in home environment
Why Do HHAs Earn $10 More Per Hour Than CNAs?
CNAs work in structured facility environments — hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers — under direct supervision of nursing staff. The average CNA earns $22–24/hr in Los Angeles County.
HHAs work independently in patients' homes, managing care without on-site supervisory support. This independence requires broader decision-making skills, home environment management, and a wider scope of care responsibilities. The average HHA earns $32/hr in Los Angeles County — reflecting the higher skill demands and autonomy of home-based care.
With just 5 additional days of training and an $850 investment, you unlock nearly $20,000 more in annual earnings. That's an ROI measured in working days, not years.
Career Overview
What Does a Home Health Aide Do?
As a Home Health Aide, you work one-on-one with patients in their homes — not in a facility. You're their primary caregiver, helping with daily living activities, health monitoring, and personal care. Unlike facility-based CNA work, HHA roles offer more independence, flexible scheduling, and higher pay — averaging $32/hr in Los Angeles County.
Daily HHA Responsibilities
Home health is one of the fastest-growing healthcare sectors in California, driven by an aging population and increasing preference for in-home care over facility placement. HHA-certified professionals are in high demand across Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, and throughout Southern California.
Schedule & Cost
5-Day Schedule
Days 1–2 (Theory)
2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Day 3 (Split)
Theory 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Clinical 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Days 4–5 (Clinical)
11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Total: 40 clock hours over 5 business days
Prerequisite: Current CNA certification
Cost Breakdown
| Registration Fee | $250 |
| Tuition | $410 |
| Supplies & Materials | $190 |
| TOTAL | $850 |
HHA Graduate Outcomes
100%
program completion rate — both 2023 and 2024
97.6%
job placement rate in 2024 (40/41 employed)
No State Exam
Your certification qualifies you immediately
$32/hr
average HHA pay in Los Angeles (Indeed, Feb 2026)
Every student who started our HHA program in 2023 and 2024 graduated on time. Nearly all found employment. No state exam stands between you and your new career — graduate and start working.
Performance data: BPPE Performance Fact Sheets 2023-2024. HHA does not require a state licensing exam.
HHA Salary in Los Angeles County
| Average Hourly | $32/hr |
| Average Annual | ~$66,600 |
| CNA Comparison | $22–24/hr |
| Annual Difference | +~$20,000 |
Source: Indeed.com, Los Angeles CA, Feb 2026 (252 salaries sampled)
Los Angeles County has one of the highest HHA pay rates in California, driven by growing demand for in-home care services. LMCC graduates are placed at home health agencies across LA County — 97.6% of our 2024 HHA graduates were employed within months of completing the program.
Read: CNA vs HHA Salary in California →HHA: Just $850 — 0% Payment Plans
HHA is not covered by WIOA. Your only cost is $850 — and LMCC offers 0% interest payment plans so you can split it into small monthly installments. Contact admissions to set up a schedule that works for you.
💡 Already a CNA?
If you got your CNA through WIOA, HHA is just $850 more for a $10/hr raise.
See CNA + HHA Combined Track →Your Healthcare Career Ladder
Every step builds on the last. Every certification increases your earning power. All available at LMCC.
CNA
$22/hr
31 days · $2,995
WIOA may cover 100%
HHA
$32/hr
5 days · $850
+$10/hr raise
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