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Caregiving roles in Texas
- Home Care Attendants
- Personal Assistance Service Workers
- Direct Care Workers
- Administrators/Alternate Administrators
- Home Health Aides (HHAs)
- Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs)
Number of hours to meet the requirement for initial training
- Administrators – 8 hours initial training (must be completed before assuming position) + 16 additional hours within first 12 months (24 hours total first year)
- Home Health Aides (HHAs) – 75 hours minimum (federal requirement), including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical training
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs) – 100 hours (60 hours classroom + 40 hours clinical)
- Home Care Attendants / Personal Assistance Service Workers / Direct Care Workers – at the discretion of the agency administrator
Number of hours to meet the requirement for annual continuing education
- Administrators – 12 hours annually after completing initial 24-hour requirement
- Home Health Aides (HHAs) – 12 hours annually
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs) – 24 hours every two years (12 hours per year equivalent)
- Home Care Attendants / Personal Assistance Service Workers / Direct Care Workers – at the discretion of the agency administrator
Caregivers can get the following training through Caredemy
- Home Care Attendants (HCAs) / Direct Care Workers (DCWs) / Personal Assistance Service Workers need to complete training at the discretion of their agency employer.
- Administrators need 8 hours of initial training plus 16 hours within the first year, then 12 hours annually thereafter.
- Home Health Aides (HHAs) need 75 hours of minimum certification training and 12 hours annually thereafter.
- Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) need 100 hours of certification training and 24 hours every two years for renewal.
What do you need to know about caregiver training requirements?
Caregiver training requirements are determined by the care setting in which they work. Care settings in Texas are required to be licensed. The different Agency license types in Texas include:
- Primary Home Care
- Home and Community Support Service Agencies (HCSSA)
Ready to get compliant? Start your Texas caregiver training today and ensure your team meets all state requirements.
Important to know
Licensing authorities Health and Human Services Commission (HHS)
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