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What Training Do I Need?
Welcome to a community of tens of thousands of caregivers who are making a big difference for so many! Prepare for your career by learning which training you must complete to begin working as a caregiver. Your training that will help you give high-quality care to your client or loved one.
Learn about your unique training requirements by your provider type.
Provider Type | Orientation & Safety | Basic Training | Continuing Education | Learning Library |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Contact your employer for questions about your Provider Type and training deadline. | Complete prior to providing care. | Complete by your deadline. | 12 hours required annually. | Optional Continuing Education. |
Standard Home Care Aide (HCA) Caregivers who take care of clients, part- or full-time. | Basic Training 70 | |||
Adult Child Provider Caregivers who care for a parent when related by marriage or domestic partnership. | Basic Training 30 | |||
Family Provider Caregivers caring only for a child, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, cousin, grandchild or grandparent, including relations by marriage or domestic partnership. | Basic Training 30 | |||
Limited Service Provider Caregivers who work fewer than 20 hours a month. | Basic Training 30 | |||
Veteran Affairs (VA) Spouse or Domestic Partner Caregivers who service a spouse/partner through the VA homecare program. | Basic Training 30 | |||
Respite Provider Caregivers who take care of another caregiver’s clients or family members for a short period of time (less than 300 hours per year). | Basic Training 9 | |||
Parent Individual Provider (DDA) Parents who take care of their child with a developmental disability. | Basic Training 7 | |||
Providers with a NAC, OSPI, initial NAC, initial OSPI, or who are an active LPN, RN or ARNP NAC: Nursing Assistant-Certified, OSPI: Special Education Endorsement | You are exempt from Orientation and Safety and Basic Training. For more information on other required or optional training, please contact your employer. | |||
