Caregiver training requirements in Maryland

Maryland does not set a number of training hours for non-medical caregivers. Each worker must complete a skills assessment and demonstration before client referral. Caregivers who help with activities of daily living or medication must be certified, with limited exceptions (for example, a supervising nurse finds no predictable adverse health consequences, or the client signs a waiver).

How many hours of training are required?

What should you confirm with the state?

The regulation lists a $1,000 license fee, but the Office of Health Care Quality's 2026 application says there is no fee to apply; confirm the current fee with OHCQ. A private agency background check can be used instead of the state check. Medical Assistance personal care providers are excluded from this license category.

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.