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"Shanna develops caregivers who are prepared to provide safe, compassionate, and person-centered care."

— Angela Mitchell, HR Department Manager, Generations Home Care

About Foundations


Every caregiver has the ability to change someone's day—sometimes even someone's life.
 

At Foundations Healthcare Institute, we believe technical skills matter, but compassion matters just as much. Our mission is to prepare caregivers who are not only competent and confident, but who understand the dignity, respect, and humanity every person deserves.
 

Whether you're taking your first step into healthcare or expanding your skills, you'll learn in an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes become learning opportunities, and every student is supported from the first day of class through state testing and beyond.
 

Building Confidence. Inspiring Compassion. Transforming Care.

 



 

There are many reasons Foundations Healthcare Institute exists, but at its heart is one simple belief:

We can do better.
 

We can prepare caregivers who know why they perform a skill—not just how.
 

We can create classrooms where students leave feeling capable instead of intimidated.
 

We can provide training that reflects the realities caregivers face every day while never losing sight of the person receiving care.
 

After years working throughout long-term care—as a caregiver, Adult Family Home owner, supervisor, trainer, and state-approved instructor—I saw firsthand what excellent training could accomplish. I also saw what happened when caregivers entered the workforce without enough confidence or support.
 

Foundations was built to change that.



 

Whether you're beginning your healthcare career or expanding your skills, our commitment is simple:

We'll prepare you to succeed—not just pass an exam.
 

Because when caregivers are confident, everyone benefits.




 

Our Promise

Why Foundations Was Created

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