Indiana Caregiver Training

Indiana Caregiver Training & Compliance for Home Care Agencies

Manage Indiana caregiver onboarding, training completion, and compliance reporting with centralized caregiver workforce training tools.

300+
Online Courses
750+
Training Videos
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Hours of Training
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State Regulations

Indiana's Caregiver Training Requirements at a Glance

Indiana mandates specific training hours and competency evaluations for all in-home care workers.
Here's everything your agency needs to know.

Indiana Training Requirements Initial Training Annual Training
Private-Pay Caregiver None None
Personal Service Attendants Agency Discretion, Training in Lifts as Applicable Agency Discretion
Home Health Aide Dementia Care 3 Hours
Home Health Aide 75 Hours 12 Hours
Regulatory Oversight

Licensing Authorities

CDSS
Indiana Department of Social Services

Oversees caregiver training, registry, and compliance for social service workers in Indiana.

CDA
Indiana Department of Aging

Supports caregiver training and services for older adults in home and community care.

CalHHS
Indiana Health and Human Services Agency

Provides statewide oversight of health and human services programs, including aging and caregiving systems.

AB 1217
Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act

Establishes licensing, training, and supervision rules to protect home care consumers.

Indiana Training Requirements & Recommended Courses

Private-Pay Caregiver Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0413 – Preventing Falls for Older Adults
  • L2C1002 – Hand Hygiene
  • L2C1001 – Essential Hygiene Practices for Caregivers
  • L2C0413 – Preventing Falls for Older Adults

Private-Pay Caregiver Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1400 – Self Care for Caregivers
  • L2C0211 – Providing Person Centered Care
  • L2C1003 – Standard Precautions and Key PPE
  • L2C1400 – Self Care for Caregivers
  • L2C1003 – Standard Precautions and Key PPE
  • L2C0211 – Providing Person Centered Care

Personal Service Attendants Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0409 – Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
  • L2C0303 – Honoring Client’s Rights with Person-Centered Care
  • L2C0409 – Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
  • L2C0405 – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • L2C0303 – Honoring Client’s Rights with Person-Centered Care

Home Health Aide Dementia Care Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1701 – Understanding Alzhiemer’s Diseases and Dementia and How to Provide Person-Centered Care
  • L2C1700 – Adapting Your Approach: Matching Your Care to Dementia Progression
  • L2C3101 – Supporting Individuals Living with Dementia: Understanding and Responding to Behavioral Expressions

Home Health Aide Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0608 – Understanding Heart and Lung Conditions
  • L2C0606 – Caring for Clients with Neurological Conditions
  • L2C0602 – Caring for Patients with Cancer

Home Health Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0706 – Communication: Communicating with the Client’s Family
  • L2C1400 – Self Care for Caregivers
  • L2C3100 – Ensuring Safety with Dementia Care When Assisting with Activities of Daily Living
  • L2C3100 – Ensuring Safety with Dementia Care When Assisting with Activities of Daily Living
  • L2C1400 – Self Care for Caregivers
  • L2C0706 – Communication: Communicating with the Client’s Family

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Caregiver Training in Indiana

Only CNAs are required to be certified in Indiana. Other caregivers must be trained and sometimes must be registered with the state. HHAs can be registered through the Indiana Department of Health standards. Non-medical caregivers need documented training and competency checks.

Yes. Online caregiver training is widely used for classroom instruction, onboarding, and annual in-service education.

Training commonly includes personal care, home sanitation, communication, nutrition, infection control, and safety procedures.

Learn2Care helps agencies deliver practical caregiver education, maintain digital training logs, and stay prepared for compliance reviews.

Caregiver training requirements in Indiana vary by role and are largely agency-driven and competency-based.

  • Personal Service Assistants follow agency-defined training and competency evaluation, with required documentation before performing tasks independently. Training is based on assigned duties, including specialized tasks like lift operation when applicable.
  • Private-Pay caregivers do not have fixed state-mandated training hours but must meet agency training and competency standards.
  • Home Health Aides (HHAs) follow structured training programs and have additional dementia training requirements, including:
    • 6 hours of initial dementia training within 60 days when caring for clients with dementia
    • 3 hours of annual dementia training thereafter

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