Caregiver training requirements in Arizona

Arizona does not set a number of training hours for non-medical caregivers. Direct care workers providing attendant care, personal care, or homemaker services to ALTCS members at home must pass AHCCCS standardized competency tests (Fundamentals plus Aging and Physical Disabilities and/or Developmental Disabilities modules) within 90 days of hire, through an AHCCCS-approved training and testing program. They must also hold current CPR and first aid certification before providing care.

How many hours of training are required?

What ongoing training is required?

Six hours of continuing education are required each year; CPR and first aid training do not count toward the six hours.

What should you confirm with the state?

The training and background rules shown are AHCCCS (Medicaid ALTCS) requirements; private-pay non-medical agencies have no state license. A fingerprint clearance card is required only in some settings, such as DDD subcontractors, so confirm whether it applies to your agency with AHCCCS.

Is training time paid?

Yes. Required training for caregivers you employ is hours worked, so it is paid and counts toward overtime. Add training hours to each caregiver's weekly total with the overtime calculator and track them on the schedule template.