Training Requirements
by U.S. States
Training Requirements
by U.S. States
Your training requirements may extend beyond state regulations.
There are many variables that shape your unique curriculum needs.
Your training requirements may extend beyond state regulations.
There are many variables that shape your unique curriculum needs.
See how HCP Training can help you meet your state requirements.
State Regs Map
Click a state or select a state from the drop down to read more about your state requirements.
Alaska
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 8
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Alabama
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 8
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Arkansas
Title/Role: Personal Care Aide
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 40
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 8
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Arizona
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 8
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
California
Title/Role: Home Care Aide
Initial Content: 5
Initial Hours: 5
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 5
Ongoing Hours: 5
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Colorado
Title/Role: Personal Care Worker
Initial Content: 9
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 6
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Connecticut
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Delaware
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Connecticut
Title/Role: Florida
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Georgia
Title/Role: Personal Care Assistant
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 40
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 8
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Hawaii
Title/Role: Personal Care Aide | Homemaker
Initial Content: 0 | 0
Initial Hours: 100 | 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes | No
Ongoing Content: 0 | 0
Ongoing Hours: 24 | 0
HCP Training Meets Req: No | Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Iowa
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Idaho
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Illinois
Title/Role: Home Services Worker
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 10
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 10
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Indiana
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Kansas
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Kentucky
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Louisiana
Title/Role: Direct Service Worker
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 16
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 8
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Massachusetts
Title/Role: Homemaker | Personal Care Worker | Supportive Home Care Aide
Initial Content: 0 | 0 | 0
Initial Hours: 40 | 60 | 87
Competency Evaluation: No | Yes | Yes
Ongoing Content: 0 | 0 | 0
Ongoing Hours: 6 | 6 | 12
HCP Training Meets Req: No | No | No
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Maryland
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: No
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Maine
Title/Role: Personal Support Specialist
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 50
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: No
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Michigan
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Minnesota
Title/Role: Personal Care Assistant
Initial Content: 9
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 5
Ongoing Hours: 8
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Alzheimer's related training required for those working with persons with Alzheimer's or related diseases. No hours specified. Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
Missouri
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Alzheimer's related training required for those working with persons with Alzheimer's or related diseases. No hours specified. Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
Mississippi
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Alzheimer's related training required for those working with persons with Alzheimer's or related diseases. No hours specified. Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
Montana
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
North Carolina
Title/Role: In-Home Aide
Initial Content: 1
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
North Dakota
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Nebraska
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
New Hampshire
Title/Role: Personal Care Service Providers
Initial Content: 5
Initial Hours: 8
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 4
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
New Jersey
Title/Role: Homemaker-Home Health Aide
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 76
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 11
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: No
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
New Mexico
Title/Role: Homemaker/Personal Care Attendant
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 40
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 10
HCP Training Meets Req: No
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Nevada
Title/Role: Personal Care Attendant
Initial Content: 15
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 8
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
CPR/First Aird Required / Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
New York
Title/Role: Home Care Services Worker
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 40
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 6
HCP Training Meets Req: No
Comments:
State run program. Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
Ohio
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Oklahoma
Title/Role: Supportive Home Assistant
Initial Content: 7
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Oregon
Title/Role: Caregiver
Initial Content: 14
Initial Hours: 8
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 6
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
4hr orientation also required. 4 hours of additional initial training required for administering medications. 1 hour of additional annual training required for administering medications. Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
Pennsylvania
Title/Role: Direct Care Worker
Initial Content: 16
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Competency to be reviewed annually. Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Rhode Island
Title/Role: Homemaker
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 20
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
South Carolina
Title/Role: Caergiver
Initial Content: 8
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
South Dakota
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Tennesee
Title/Role: Personal Support Services Worker
Initial Content: 7
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Initial competency to be demonstrated in 7 topics, training not required. Unspecified annual training is required. Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Texas
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Utah
Title/Role: Personal Care Aide
Initial Content: 1
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 6
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Must be trained in first aid. Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
Virginia
Title/Role: Personal Care Attendant
Initial Content: 23
Initial Hours: 40
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 12
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
State Curriculum. Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
Vermont
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Washington State
Title/Role: Home Care Aide
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 75
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 12
HCP Training Meets Req: No
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
Wisconsin
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 12
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
West Virginia
Title/Role: Non-medical Caregiver
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 0
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 12
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
Wyoming
Title/Role: Homemaker
Initial Content: 9
Initial Hours: 8
Competency Evaluation: No
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 0
HCP Training Meets Req: Yes
Comments:
Homemakers do not provide personal care. Personal Care must be provided by a HHA. Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program. HCP recommends going beyond compliance to meet best practice recommendations of 6-12 hours on annual ongoing training related to populations served or provider education needs.
Washington DC
Title/Role: Personal Care Aide
Initial Content: 0
Initial Hours: 75
Competency Evaluation: Yes
Ongoing Content: 0
Ongoing Hours: 12
HCP Training Meets Req: No
Comments:
Agencies providing care covered by a Medicaid waiver may be subject to different training requirements, depending on the waiver program.
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Training Customized to Your Needs & Requirements
At Home Care Pulse, we understand that selling you a “cookie-cutter” solution would be doing you and your care professionals a disservice. Our goal is to ensure that you get the exact training solution you need.
