State Recommended Courses
Caregiver Training Certification
Online
Courses
Hours of Online
Content
Leadership
Courses
Initial Training Hours: Training curriculum must be customized to meet client-specific needs.
Annual Training Hours: Agency discretion
Initial Training Hours: Agency discretion
Annual Training Hours: Agency discretion based on caregiver annual competency evaluation.
Initial Training Hours: 75
Annual Training Hours: 12
Initial Training Hours: 75
Annual Training Hours: 12
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.
Background Check
Mandatory state and federal criminal background checks, including fingerprinting, required by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).
Age Requirement
Caregivers must be 18 or older as per state guidelines.
Health Requirements
Caregivers must be free from communicable diseases during periods of contagion; some employers may also require CPR/First Aid certification.
Regulatory Framework
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) oversees caregiver licensing and in-home care provider compliance.
Career and Salary
Average caregiver pay is $13.08/hr, typically ranging from $11.25 to $20.94 depending on location and experience. (Source – Indeed)
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Find an employer who trains new aides or enroll in a state-approved 75-hour HHA training program, which includes 16 hours of hands-on practice. After completing the program, pass a competency evaluation to qualify for work.
Training every 2 years on Texas’s medical record and PHI protections, including penalties, per Chapter 181 Health and Safety Code.
Yes, 12 hours of annual training, including infection control and TB education (42 CFR 484.80, TAC §558.701).
No, but it's recommended since about 11.5% of seniors in Texas have dementia. Many agencies offer this training.
Yes, HHSC online courses are ideal for rural areas like Lubbock.
Watch for dementia, which affects about 11% of adults aged 65 and older in South Dakota, along with diabetes and heart disease, two leading chronic conditions among seniors. Report signs such as confusion, excessive tiredness, or sudden changes in behavior immediately. Source: CDC’s 2024 National Health Statistics Report.
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