Delaware Caregiver Training

Delaware Caregiver Training & Compliance for Home Care Agencies

Streamline Delaware caregiver onboarding, annual training tracking, caregiver reporting, and role-based learning management from one platform.

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State Regulations

Delaware's Caregiver Training Requirements at a Glance

Delaware mandates specific training hours and competency evaluations for all in-home care workers.
Here's everything your agency needs to know.

Delaware Training Requirements Initial Training Annual Training
Direct Care Worker Topics Topics and Competency
Home Health Aide 75 Hours 12 Hours
Sexual Harassment Training Topics Topics Every Other Year Thereafter
Regulatory Oversight

Licensing Authorities

CDSS
Delaware Department of Social Services

Oversees caregiver training, registry, and compliance for social service workers in Delaware.

CDA
Delaware Department of Aging

Supports caregiver training and services for older adults in home and community care.

CalHHS
Delaware Health and Human Services Agency

Provides statewide oversight of health and human services programs, including aging and caregiving systems.

AB 1217
Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act

Establishes licensing, training, and supervision rules to protect home care consumers.

Delaware Training Requirements & Recommended Courses

Direct Care Worker Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0211 – Providing Person Centered Care
  • L2C0303 – Honoring Client’s Rights with Person-Centered Care
  • L2C0303 – Honoring Client’s Rights with Person-Centered Care
  • L2C0211 – Providing Person Centered Care
  • L2C0121 – Adequate Nutrition and Fluid Intake

Direct Care Worker Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C3100 – Ensuring Safety with Dementia Care When Assisting with Activities of Daily Living
  • L2C1006 – Infection Control for Caregivers
  • L2C3100 – Ensuring Safety with Dementia Care When Assisting with Activities of Daily Living
  • L2C1006 – Infection Control for Caregivers
  • L2C1601 – Preparing Food: For Safety, Health, and Quality of Life

Home Health Aide Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0607 – Caring for People Living with Physical Disabilities
  • L2C0609 – Supporting Clients Living With Mental Health Conditions
  • L2C0607 – Caring for People Living with Physical Disabilities
  • L2C0603 – Caring for People with Developmental Disabilities

Home Health Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1003 – Standard Precautions and Key PPE
  • L2C1002 – Hand Hygiene
  • L2C1004 – Transmission Based Precautions
  • L2C1003 – Standard Precautions and Key PPE

Sexual Harassment Training Initial Training

  • L2C1300 – Sexual Harassment: Awareness and Prevention

Sexual Harassment Training Annual Training

  • L2C1300 – Sexual Harassment: Awareness and Prevention

Disclaimer: We are committed to helping you stay informed and confident in your compliance efforts with the most accurate, up-to-date guidance we can provide. Our guides and resources are designed to support your training and compliance work, though state regulations may vary and change frequently. Please consult your state's licensing or regulatory body for official guidance, publications, or requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caregiver Training in Delaware

Certification requirements in Delaware depend on the caregiver's role.

  • Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Direct Care Workers (DCWs) are not required to hold a state certification, but they must complete agency-provided training, orientation, and competency evaluation before working independently.
  • Some clinical roles (such as Certified Nursing Assistants) require certification, but this is not required for most non-medical home care roles.

Yes. Online training is commonly used for initial and ongoing training alongside hands-on competency training and verification.

Training includes infection control, client rights, dementia care, safety procedures, communication skills, and caregiver responsibilities.

Learn2Care makes caregiver training easier by providing structured courses, automated tracking, and tools that support compliance and caregiver readiness.

Caregiver training requirements in Delaware vary by role and include both orientation-based training and state-mandated topics.

  • Direct Care Workers must complete agency-provided orientation training before working independently. This includes topics such as client rights, infection control, communication, ADLs, safety, and documentation.
  • Home Health Aides (HHAs) follow separate, structured training programs tailored to each agency and service type.
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training is state-mandated for employers with 50+ employees and must be completed within the required timeframe and repeated every 2 years.

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