Learning
Benefits
Quality training to help you deliver quality care.
As a caregiver, you have access to important training, resources and tools that can help you succeed in your caregiving career and give the best care possible to those you care for.
Learn the skills you need to succeed as a caregiver.
All caregivers complete Orientation and Safety Training before they start caregiving, and Basic Training during the beginning of their caregiving career.
Depending on what type of caregiver you are (also known as Provider Type), learning opportunities like Continuing Education and Advanced Training are available to help build your skill set and help you grow professionally.
Orientation and Safety
This training is completed before you begin work as a caregiver. You will learn caregiving basics, emergency preparedness and much more.
Basic Training
Develop your skills, with customized training based on what kind of caregiver you are, so you can give comprehensive and high-quality care.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education courses are an opportunity for you to refresh or expand your skills that are specific to the needs of those you care for.
Advanced Training
Advance your caregiving career and learn how to care for clients with complex needs with Advanced Home Care Aide Specialist training.
Get Started as a New Caregiver
Learn about your unique training requirements based on your provider type, plus all the support and benefits you have access to.
Become a Certified Home Caregiver
Learn how to successfully complete the Department of Health Home Care Aide certification process and launch your career,
Get Started in the Caregiver Learning Center
- View your current training requirements.
- Enroll in your required training.
- Explore available Continuing Education courses.
- Complete online courses in multiple languages.
Peer Mentors
If you are a caregiver going through Basic Training and preparing to become a certified Home Care Aide (HCA), you can get guidance and support from Peer Mentors.
Member Resource Center (MRC)
If you have questions about enrolling, course options or completing training, contact the MRC. Support is available in multiple languages.
Language Support
Classes and course materials are available in many languages. Even if you speak English fluently, a course in your primary language may better set you up for success.
Course Catalog
Explore your high-quality learning benefits and course options to grow your caregiving career. The catalog provides information about course curriculum, your course options and format.
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