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: Agency discretion
Initial Training Hours: 75
Annual Training Hours: 12
Initial Training Hours: 40
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
Thorough background checks, including criminal history and abuse/neglect records, are mandatory for caregiver applicants.
Age Requirement
Caregivers in Florida must be at least 18 years old.
Health Requirements
Caregivers must ensure a safe and hazard-free living environment for clients.
Regulatory Framework
Multiple Florida state entities, including the Florida Department of Health, set caregiver regulations.
Career and Salary
In-home caregivers in Florida earn an average hourly wage of around $11.27, with annual salaries varying. (Indeed)
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Only CMS certified Home Health Agencies and state approved post-secondary, or vocational schools are authorized to conduct HHA training. Learn2Care provides the curriculum and tools to support these trainers but does not directly certify HHAs.
Nurse Registries cannot train HHAs for CMS certification. However, they can use Learn2Care to offer skills refreshers, continuing education, or supplemental training.
HHAs must complete 75 hours of training, including 12 hours of clinical practice, per 42 CFR 484.80.
State licensed HHAs need 40 hours of training and 12 hours of in- service annually, including CPR certification, as outlined in R. 59A 8.0095.
Yes. For home health settings, HHAs must receive 2 hours of training related to Alzheimer’s and dementia care (ADRD training).
Yes. HHAs must complete at least 1 hour of HIV/AIDS education, as stated in Florida Statute 381.0035.
Florida requires 6 hours of medication training, with 2 hours focused on self-administration. Training must be delivered and validated by a nurse, following 59A 8.0097 F.A.C.
We provide state aligned training with built in content covering ADRD, HIV/AIDS, infection control, first aid, and more plus reporting tools to track completion and compliance.
Yes! You can upload your own materials or use our prebuilt courses. Create personalized learning paths tailored to roles, conditions, or client populations.
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