Connecticut mandates specific training hours and competency evaluations for all in-home care workers.
Here's everything your agency needs to know.
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Key points about Connecticut caregiver regulations:
Caregivers must complete fingerprinting and clear the Abuse and Neglect Registry.
Caregivers must be at least 18 years old to meet the state eligibility rules.
Immunization proof and health assessments are typically state requirements.
Caregiver training is regulated by DPH, DCP, and the Department of Social Services.
Your caregivers can learn and receive real-time AI-powered training from whatever device they have: PC or Mac, tablet or iPad, Android or iOS.
Training in Connecticut includes onboarding, safety practices, personal care education, and ongoing learning aligned with agency requirements and care settings.
Certification is not required for non-medical caregivers, but agencies are required to ensure caregivers complete training and demonstrate competency before assigning care tasks.
Yes. Online caregiver training is commonly used for onboarding, continuing education, and compliance documentation across agencies.
Caregiver training in Connecticut varies by role but follows a structured, topic-based curriculum, especially for Homemaker–Home Health Aides (HHAs).
Key training topics include:
For Personal Care Aides (PCAs), training focuses heavily on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility support, along with safety and infection control.