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State Recommended Courses
Caregiver Training Certification
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Hours of Online
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Leadership
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Initial Training Hours: 120
Annual Training Hours: 8 hours are required annually for state-licensed agencies. 12 hours are required for Medicare/Medicaid licensed agencies.
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Initial Training Hours: 24
Annual Training Hours: 12
Initial Training Hours: Training topics specified; duration not specified
Annual Training Hours: Competency in required skills and tasks must be determined annually.
Initial Training Hours: 10
Annual Training Hours: 10
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 checks are needed for health care employees, reported to the HCWR(Health Care Worker Registry).
Age Requirement
No universal age; child care has rules; family child care residents 18+ need checks, younger volunteers/household may need CANTS/SOR checks.
Health Requirements
Good health and ability to work required; some roles need training/certification; communicable disease checks possible.
Regulatory Framework
(Illinois Department of Public Health) IDPH regulates health caregivers/HCWR; (Illinois Department of Human Services) IDHS may also regulate; some caregiving needs state licenses; non-discrimination for Illinois caregivers from 2025.
Career and Salary
Illinois caregiver average pay is ~$15/hour (range ~$9-$19 based on factors); live-in pay differs; related job outlook is stable.
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HHAs must complete 120 hours of initial training and be certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). They must pass an RN-administered competency evaluation covering CMS HHA topics. Continuing education requires 8 hours annually for state-licensed agencies or 12 hours for Medicare/Medicaid-licensed agencies, per Section 245.70, overseen by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
Homecare Aides in the Medicaid-funded Community Care Program must complete 24 hours of initial training and 12 hours of annual continuing education, as outlined in Section 240.1535. Training is overseen by the Illinois Department of Aging (IDOA) and provided by In-Home Service Agencies.
Yes, all staff, including caregivers, must complete annual topic-specific sexual harassment prevention training, as required by Public Act 101-0221. This applies to all employers and is overseen by the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
Home Service Workers performing medication assistance or other nurse-delegated tasks require topic-specific training and competency verification by the agency’s nurse supervisor, per Section 245.40(c)(4)(N). The IDPH oversees compliance, ensuring workers are trained in nurse delegation topics outlined in regulations.
Home Service Workers must complete 10 hours of initial training and 10 hours of annual continuing education, covering 14 broad topics outlined in Sections 245.71 and 245.40. Training includes scope of practice and nurse delegation tasks, unique to Illinois, and is overseen by the IDPH.
Yes, caregivers in healthcare settings must complete 6 hours of initial dementia care training and 3 hours annually, per Section 973.140(f). Training follows the IDPH Alzheimer’s Disease Curriculum, and resources are available on the IDOA website. This applies to all healthcare providers.
Private-pay personal care aides and most Medicaid consumer-directed workers are exempt from state training requirements, except for those needing infection control training. However, agencies may still provide training to ensure quality care.
Agencies provide required training, often through platforms like Learn2Care, which offers over 230 online courses tailored to Illinois’ regulations. Courses cover dementia care, infection control, and nurse-delegated tasks, with progress monitoring to ensure compliance with IDPH and IDOA standards.
The IDPH oversees licensing and training for Home Health Agencies and Home Service Agencies, ensuring compliance with regulations like Sections 245.70 and 245.40. The IDOA regulates the Community Care Program, enforcing training standards for Homecare Aides under Section 240.1535.
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