Continuing Education
Expand your professional skills.
Continuing Education (CE) courses offer diverse subjects, from overviews to in-depth explorations on specific topics that are relevant to you and those you care for.
Growth
Build on knowledge gained in Basic Training, providing more specialized skills for supporting clients.
Earnings
You can earn up to 12 paid hours per year for completing CE courses.
Flexibility
Courses are available in multiple formats—learn at your own speed and when it’s convenient for you.
For any questions about getting paid for CE, training requirements or maintaining Standard HCA status, please contact your employer.
Annual Requirements
Continuing Education (CE) requirements are based on your provider type. Check with your employer to confirm your CE requirement and due date.
Caregivers with a CE requirement
must complete 12 hours of CE every year. In addition to online courses, you have access to instructor-led training through webinars and in-person classes.
Caregivers without a CE requirement
have the option to take online CE courses.
Find & Enroll in Courses
Courses are offered in 3 formats: online training you can take anytime at your own pace, scheduled instructor-led Webinars and in-person classes held on-site.
You can see all the courses available and enroll through the Caregiver Learning Center. View step-by-step instructions to help you get started.
Instructor-Led Course Spotlight
Assisting with Body Care
This class focuses on the importance of body and skin care and the HCAs role in promoting healthy skin. The class will include a review of infection control and body mechanics.
CE credit: 3 hours
Course format: Webinar
Cardiovascular Health
Learn about the cardiovascular system, common conditions and ways to help clients manage risks and maintain heart health. The course also covers emergency response and how to provide support.
CE credit: 3 hours
Course format: In-person
Preventing HCA Compassion Fatigue
This class focuses on understanding what compassion fatigue is and how it can impact the care of the client. The class includes signs and symptoms and prevention techniques.
CE credit: 3 hours
Course format: Webinar
Caring for a Client
with Terminal Illness
Learn how to support a client with a terminal illness, including end-of-life care, grief management and supporting others who are grieving. This course also explores medical, legal, and financial considerations.
CE credit: 3 hours
Course format: In-person
Respectful, Sensitive Care
This class focuses on ensuring HCAs maintain a client’s comfort in their own home by providing culturally sensitive home care. The class includes guidelines for demonstrating cultural sensitivity.
CE credit: 3 hours
Course format: Webinar
Mandatory Reporting
Learn how to recognize signs of mistreatment, report concerns to the proper authorities and help clients address risk factors. This course also covers strategies to prevent mistreatment of adults and children.
CE credit: 3 hours
Course format: In-person
Tools for Calm
This course covers practical cognitive tools and skills caregivers can integrate into their daily activities to increase mindfulness, i.e. increase their awareness of their environment, body, behaviors, and internal thoughts and emotions.
CE credit: 6 hours
Course format: Webinar
Get Started in the Caregiver Learning Center
- View your current training requirements.
- Explore available Continuing Education courses.
- Enroll in CE Courses.
- Complete online courses in multiple languages.
Caregiver Learning Center
Get access to your learning benefits in the Caregiver Learning Center on My Benefits. Easily enroll and complete your training online using a computer or smartphone.
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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