Caregiver training requirements in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not set a number of training hours for non-medical caregivers. No hour minimum is set. Before a direct care worker is assigned, the agency must confirm one of: a Pennsylvania nurse's license, a passed agency competency exam, or completion of an approved training program (agency-developed, federal home health aide, state nurse aide, or Medicaid waiver). Agency exams and programs must cover set topics, plus personal care skills for workers who give personal care.

How many hours of training are required?

What ongoing training is required?

The agency must review each worker's competency at least once a year by observation, testing, training, consumer feedback, or another approved method.

What should you confirm with the state?

The rule doesn't state the license term; renewal forms are due at least 60 days before the expiration date printed on the license. It also doesn't say whether the federal record check is fingerprint-based. Confirm both with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Home Health.

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.