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State Recommended Courses
Caregiver Training Certification
Online
Courses
Hours of Online
Content
Leadership
Courses
Initial Training Hours: Training topics specified; duration not specified
Annual Training Hours: Training topics specified; duration not specified
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
Fingerprint criminal check, elder abuse screening required.
Age Requirement
Caregivers must be 18 years or older.
Health Requirements
Immunizations, negative TB test, sometimes physical exam.
Regulatory Framework:
Regulated by Delaware Health, Social Services Department.
Career and Salary
Average $15.00/hour or $31,200 annually. (Indeed, 2025)
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Direct Care Workers must complete a training program that covers required topics and competencies outlined by the Delaware Division of Health Care Quality. Agencies must ensure workers are trained and competent before care is provided.
Yes. All Direct Care Workers must pass a competency test prior to providing care and annually thereafter to maintain their certification and ensure safe, high-quality care delivery.
Home Health Aides must complete 75 hours of training and 12 hours of annual in-service training. The training must be approved by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services.
Yes. Personal Assistance Services Agencies (PASAs) are responsible for ensuring caregivers meet state-mandated training and competency requirements, including proper documentation.
Yes. Delaware law (HB360) requires 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training initially and then every other year. This applies to all home care and home health caregivers.
Yes. Caregivers who serve individuals with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia must receive annual dementia-specific training, including communication techniques, behavioral understanding, and safety protocols.
Official caregiver training regulations are published by the Delaware Division of Health Care Quality and can be accessed here for Direct Care Workers and here for Home Health Aides.
While 12 hours of in-service training is required annually for HHAs, ongoing education is recommended for all caregivers to stay current with best practices, safety protocols, and specialized care needs.
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