Caregiver training requirements in Idaho

Idaho does not set a number of training hours for non-medical caregivers. Medicaid personal care providers must be an RN, an LPN, or meet personal assistant standards, and all staff must receive training for service quality. Staff serving people with developmental disabilities in ways beyond physical help need a Department-approved DD course or relevant experience.

How many hours of training are required?

What should you confirm with the state?

All requirements shown are Medicaid rules; Idaho has no licensing rule for private-pay non-medical agencies. Training hours for personal assistants aren't set in the rule, so confirm current training standards with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

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.