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Virginia Caregiver Training

Virginia Caregiver Training & Compliance for Home Care Agencies

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Virginia's Caregiver Training
Requirements at a Glance

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

Virginia Training Requirements

Personal Care Aide

Personal Care Aides in public pay HCBS programs support clients with daily personal care needs to help them stay safe and comfortable at home. They complete 40 hours of training before starting work and 12 hours of training every year after that.

Initial Training

40 Hours

Annual Training

12 Hours

Virginia Training Requirements

Home Attendant

Home Attendants in private pay settings help clients with personal care and daily living tasks to promote comfort and independence at home. They complete 40 hours of training before starting work and 12 hours of training every year after that.

Initial Training

40 Hours

Annual Training

12 Hours

Virginia Training Requirements

Home Health Aide

Home Health Aides assist with personal care, mobility, and routine health-related support under supervision.

Initial Training

75 Hours

Annual Training

12 Hours

Regulatory Oversight

Licensing Authorities

Virginia Department of Health

Oversees home care services, caregiver licensing, and statewide healthcare compliance requirements.

Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

Administers Medicaid HCBS and home-based caregiver support programs statewide.

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Supports aging services and long-term caregiver assistance programs statewide.

Virginia Adult Protective Services Law

Establishes abuse reporting duties and vulnerable adult protection requirements statewide.

Virginia Training Requirements & Recommended Courses

Personal Care Aide Initial Training

  • L2C0607 – Caring for People Living with Physical Disabilities

Personal Care Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1004 – Transmission Based Precautions
  • L2C1003 – Standard Precautions and Key PPE
  • L2C0605 – Caring for Clients with Kidney and Bladder Disease

Home Attendant Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0700 – Caregiver Communication Skills and Working with Older Adults
  • L2C0200 – Human Needs and Supporting People as they Age
  • L2C1216 – Recognizing and Supporting Body Changes with Age

Home Attendant Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1701 – Understanding Alzhiemer’s Diseases and Dementia and How to Provide Person-Centered Care
  • L2C1004 – Transmission Based Precautions
  • L2C1003 – Standard Precautions and Key PPE

Home Health Aide Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1005 – COVID-19: Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Infection
  • L2C1004 – Transmission Based Precautions
  • L2C1003 – Standard Precautions and Key PPE

Home Health Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1710 – Handling Family Interactions and Concerns in Dementia Care
  • L2C1003 – Standard Precautions and Key PPE
  • L2C0605 – Caring for Clients with Kidney and Bladder Disease
Learn More About Virginia Training Paths

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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Got a Question?

Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) and Home Attendants in Virginia complete 40 hours of agency-provided training before starting work, plus yearly in-service education required by agencies.

Certification is not required for PCAs and Home Attendants, who will receive training certificates upon completing training programs. CNAs must meet all Virginia state certification requirements.

Yes, online caregiver training is widely used in Virginia for yearly education, onboarding, and meeting Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and/or Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) compliance requirements.

Training covers basic nursing skills, infection control, safety procedures, communication, personal care, and the responsibilities of caregivers.

Learn2Care helps Virginia agencies manage caregiver onboarding, track certifications, and stay compliant with structured lessons and mobile access.

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