Illinois mandates specific training hours and competency evaluations for all in-home care workers.
Here's everything your agency needs to know.
| Illinois Training Requirements | Initial Training | Annual Training |
|---|---|---|
| Homecare Aide | 24 Hours | 12 Hours |
| Home Service Worker | 10 Hours | 10 Hours |
| Dementia Care Training | 6 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Home Health Aide | — | 8 Hours (State-Licensed Agencies), 12 Hours (Medicare/Medicaid Licensed Agencies) |
| Sexual Harassment Training | 1 Hour | 1 Hour |
Oversees Community Care Program services and caregiver training requirements statewide.
Regulates home health agencies, healthcare licensing, and caregiver compliance standards.
Administers Medicaid support programs and community-based care services.
Oversees workplace policies and sexual harassment training compliance standards.
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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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Formal certification is not required for non-medical caregivers, but agencies must track caregiver training, and workers may be registered through the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry, where applicable.
Yes. Online training is commonly used for annual continuing education, onboarding, and compliance documentation across caregiver teams.
Training includes abuse prevention, dementia care, infection control, client rights, communication skills, and understanding caregiver responsibilities.
Learn2Care automates onboarding, simplifies annual training requirements, and helps agencies maintain compliance with structured, scenario-based caregiver learning.
Caregiver training requirements in Illinois vary by role and are clearly defined across multiple positions:
Additional requirements may include sexual harassment training (annually) and dementia training for applicable roles.
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