Training By State Requirement
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GEORGIA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Georgia’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Assisting with Ambulation
Basic First Aid
Bathing
Client-Specific Issues
CPR
Dressing
Emergency Procedures
Grooming
Housekeeping
Infection Control
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Mouth Care
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Positioning
Safety Precautions
Shaving
Toileting
Transfers
Vital Signs
Working with an Aging Population
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
WASHINGTON TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Required Initial Training Topics
Required initial training topics are mandated by the state and require approval as part of the Home Care Aide 75-hour certification training.
Required Annual Training Topics
Required annual training topics are intended to promote professional development and increase a caregiver’s skills. Topics may not be repeated unless the subject is advancing on previous education or a need is presently based on the caregiver’s annual competency evaluations. Additionally, caregivers may repeat up to five hours of the following topics:
Bloodborne Pathogens
Infection Control
CPR Training
First-Aid Training
Food Handling Training
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Medication Assistance
Disaster Preparedness
Aging Sensitivity
Client Rights and Safety
Abuse and Neglect Identification
Mandatory Reporting
ALASKA TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
IDAHO TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
WYOMING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Wyoming’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
CPR
OSHA
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
CALIFORNIA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet California’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Role of a Caregiver
Safety Precautions
Required Annual Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Assisting with Transportation
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
COLORADO TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Colorado’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Basic First Aid
Behavior Management
Communicating with a Person with Dementia
Fire Safety
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Observation
Reporting & Documentation
Role of a Caregiver
Safety Precautions
Assisting with Self-Administered Medication
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Communication
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Housekeeping
Infection Control
Required Annual Training Topics
Behavior Management
Basic First Aid
Client Independence
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Introduction to First Aid
Safety Precautions
TEXAS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
NORTH DAKOTA TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
NEBRASKA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
LOUISIANA TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
IOWA TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
MISSOURI TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
MISSISSIPPI TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
WISCONSIN TRAINING CURRICULUM
The classes you need to meet Wisconsin’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Communication
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
MARYLAND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Maryland’s
caregiver training requirements are included
in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
CPR
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Observation
Reporting & Documentation
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
WASHINGTON DC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Washington DC’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Required Annual Training Topics
Caring for Persons with Disabilities
DELAWARE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Delaware’s
caregiver training requirements are included
in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Caring for Persons with Disabilities
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Communicating with a Person with Dementia
Communication
Infection Control
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Introduction to Dementia
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Observation
Reporting & Documentation
Role of a Caregiver
Safety in Dementia
Housekeeping
Mobility & Safety Equipment
Modified Diets
Safety Precautions
Working with an Aging Population
SkilledUp Recommended
Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
MAINE TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
VIRGINIA TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
INDIANA TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
OHIO TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
WEST VIRGINIA TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
NORTH CAROLINA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet North Carolina’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
FLORIDA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Florida's caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Assisting with Self-Administered Medication
Clients' rights & HIPAA
Communicating with A Person with Dementia
Communication
Cultural Competency
Denture Care
Emergency procedures
HIV?AIDS
Housekeeping
Infection Control
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLS)
Introduction to Dementia
Mobility & Safety Equipment
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Range of Motion
Safety Precautions
Vital Signs
Working with an Aging Population
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
MONTANA TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
OREGON TRAINING REQUIREMENT
The classes you need to meet Oregon’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Assisting with Self-Administered Medication
Behavior Management
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Modified Diets
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Observation
Reporting & Documentation
Role of a Caregiver
Safety Precautions
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
CALIFORNIA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet California’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Role of a Caregiver
Safety Precautions
Required Annual Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Assisting with Transportation
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
NEVADA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Nevada’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Behavior Management
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Communication, Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Mobility & Safety Equipment
Modified Diets
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Observation
Reporting & Documentation
Role of a Caregiver
Safe Patient Handling (Back Safety)
Safety Precautions
Skin Care
Toileting
Transfers
Working with an Aging Population
Required Annual Training Topics
Client-Specific Issues
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
ARIZONA TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
UTAH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Utah’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Basic First Aid
Bathing
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Denture Care
Dressing
Elder Abuse Prevention
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Assisting with Self-Administered Medication
Assisting with Transportation
Introduction to First Aid
Mouth Care
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Role of a Caregiver
Toileting
Transfers
Vital Signs
Required Annual Training Topics
Elder Abuse Prevention
NEW MEXICO TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
HAWAII TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
OKLAHOMA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Oklahoma’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Observation
Reporting & Documentation
Safety Precautions
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
SOUTH DAKOTA TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
KANSAS TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
MINNESOTA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Minnesota’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Assisting with Self-Administered Medication
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Communication
Bathing
Cultural Competency
Denture Care
Dressing
Emergency Procedures
Hair Care
Infection Control
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Mobility & Safety Equipment
Modified Diets
Mouth Care
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Observation
Reporting & Documentation
Professionalism
Range of Motion
Role of a Caregiver
Safety Precautions
Toileting
Vital Signs
Working with an Aging Population
Required Annual Training Topics
Child Abuse
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Housekeeping
Infection Control
ARKANSAS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Arkansas’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Assisting with Ambulation
Bathing
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Communication
Dressing
Emergency Procedures
Ethical Considerations
Fire Safety
Housekeeping
Infection Control
Mouth Care
Nail Care
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Observation
Reporting & Documentation
Range of Motion
Role of a Caregiver
Safety Precautions
Toileting
Transfers
Workplace Safety
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
ILLIOIS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Illinois’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Assisting with Self-Administered Medication
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Communication
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Mobility & Safety Equipment
Observation
Safety Precautions
Reporting & Documentation
Required Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
NEW JERSEY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Required initial training topics are mandated by the state and require approval as part of the Certified
Home Health aide 76-hour certification training. Best
Practice standards also mandate initial training in the following topic areas in addition to the 76-
hour certification training initial & annual:
Required Initial Training Topics
Bloodborne Pathogens
Child Abuse
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Pain Management
Workplace Safety
Required Annual Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Child Abuse, Clients’ Rights &
HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Pain Management
Role of a Caregiver
Safety Precautions
Workplace Safety
RHODE ISLAND TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
CONNECTICUT TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
MASSACHUSETTS TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
VERMONT TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
MICHIGAN TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
NEW HAMPSHIRE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Infection Control
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Assisting with Self-Administered Medication
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Communication
Elder Abuse Prevention Emergency Procedures Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Observation
Reporting & Documentation
Role of a Caregiver
Safety Precautions
Safe Patient Handling (Back Safety)
Required Annual Training Topics
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Child Abuse Elder Abuse Prevention
KENTUCKY TRAINING REQUIREMENT
The classes you need to meet Kentucky’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Assisting with Self-Administered Medication Communication
Elder Abuse Prevention
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
PENNSYLVANIA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The classes you need to meet Pennsylvania’s caregiver training requirements are included in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Behavior Management
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Observation Reporting & Documentation
Safety Precautions
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
TENNESSEE TRAINING REQUIREMENT
The classes you need to meet Tennessee’s
caregiver training requirements are included
in SkilledUp.
Required Initial Training Topics
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Assisting with Self-Administered Medication
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Observation
Reporting & Documentation
Safety Precautions
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care
ALABAMA TRAINING CURRICULUM
SkilledUp Recommended Initial Training Topics
Role of a Caregiver
Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Infection Control
Safety Precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
SkilledUp Recommended Annual Training Topics Clients’ Rights & HIPAA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Infection Control
Emergency Procedures
Communication
Cultural Competency
Working with an Aging Population
Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Nutrition & Meal Preparation
Introduction to Dementia Care