Caregiver training requirements in Oklahoma

Oklahoma does not set a number of training hours for non-medical caregivers. No hour minimum was verified. Home health aides must be certified and listed on the state home health aide registry within 4 months of hire. A worker who only gives personal care may instead be trained continuously by a registered nurse and show competency in a nurse-written training plan covering client status reporting, safety, emergencies, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, client rights, and infection control.

How many hours of training are required?

What should you confirm with the state?

Agencies must carry liability insurance of $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate, and administrators must be certified by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A 2024 law changed some supportive home assistant provisions; confirm current requirements with the Department.

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.