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State Recommended Courses
Caregiver Training Certification
Online
Courses
Hours of Online
Content
Leadership
Courses
Initial Training Hours: state-standardized
Annual Training Hours: Agency discretion
Comments: Training approval is required - coming soon to Learn2care
Initial Training Hours: 180
Annual Training Hours: 12
Comments: Training approval is required - coming soon to Learn2care
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-based criminal check, adult protective services registry screening.
Age Requirement
Caregivers must be 18 years or older to provide caregiving services.
Health Requirements
Negative TB test, immunizations (flu, hepatitis B), sometimes physical exam.
Regulatory Framework
Regulation is handled by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services,
Salary
Average $19.00/hour or $39,522/year (Indeed, January 2025 data).
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PSSs must complete a state-approved training program consisting of 40 hours of classroom learning and 10 hours of hands-on clinical training (total 50 hours). If not completed initially, they must complete an additional 8 hours of training.
Yes. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides a state-standardized curriculum for PSS training.
Yes. Caregivers must enroll in the PSS training program within 60 days of hire if not already certified.
All agencies must be licensed as Personal Service Agencies. Training requirements vary based on whether services are public-pay (e.g., Medicaid) or private-pay.
HHAs in Maine must complete 180 hours of training, including 12 hours of clinical training. They must also be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Yes. All employers with 15 or more employees must provide sexual harassment training, as required by Title 26, Chapter 7.
Yes, workers who held a PCA or RCS I certificate before Sept. 1, 2003, can continue in their roles without completing the new PSS curriculum, but cannot transition between roles without it.
Only DHHS-approved providers may offer PSS training. Maine also provides a PSS Training Program Curriculum and Competency Crosswalk to ensure consistent training.
Caregivers are legally bound to only perform tasks they are trained for. Performing duties outside their training may lead to legal consequences.
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