Maryland Caregiver Training

Maryland Caregiver Training & Compliance for Home Care Agencies

Simplify Maryland caregiver compliance with organized training assignments, annual education tracking, and caregiver reporting tools.

300+
Online Courses
750+
Training Videos
185+
Hours of Training
47
States Supported
State Regulations

Maryland's Caregiver Training Requirements at a Glance

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

Maryland Training Requirements Initial Training Annual Training
Personal Care Provider, In-Home Aide Services Consumer-specific Not Specific
Personal Care Aide Ongoing as Needed to Ensure Competency for Client-specific Needs
Home Health Aide 12 Hours
Regulatory Oversight

Licensing Authorities

CDSS
Maryland Department of Social Services

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

CDA
Maryland Department of Aging

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

CalHHS
Maryland 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.

Maryland Training Requirements & Recommended Courses

Personal Care Provider, In-Home Aide Services Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1601 – Preparing Food: For Safety, Health, and Quality of Life
  • L2C0405 – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • L2C0211 – Providing Person Centered Care

Personal Care Provider, In-Home Aide Services Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0108 – Providing Non-Medical Personal Care to Clients Experiencing Incapacity
  • L2C1711 – Alzheimer’s Disease
  • L2C1102 – Aging

Personal Care Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0901 – Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) and Promoting Independence
  • L2C0610 – Caring for Older Adults with Behavioral Expressions and Reactions
  • L2C0602 – Caring for Patients with Cancer

Home Health Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1711 – Alzheimer’s Disease
  • L2C1006 – Infection Control for Caregivers
  • L2C0413 – Preventing Falls for Older Adults

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 Maryland

Caregiver training requirements in Maryland vary by home-based care roles and are primarily agency-approved and competency-based.

  • Personal Care Aides / Personal Care Providers must complete approved training that includes personal care skills, communication, documentation, infection control, client rights, and abuse prevention before providing care independently.
  • Home Health Aides (HHAs) complete structured initial training (often around 100 hours depending on the agency and program) and at least 12 hours of annual training.
  • Training must include supervised practice, competency evaluation, and role-specific skills aligned with the client’s needs and plan of care.

Maryland caregiver training for home-based care should focus on role-specific, non-medical support topics such as:

  • Personal care and ADL support
  • Observation, reporting, and documentation
  • Client rights, ethics, privacy, and confidentiality
  • Standard precautions and infection control
  • Abuse and neglect prevention
  • Recognizing changes that should be reported to a nurse
  • Home safety, fall prevention, and emergency preparedness
  • Food safety, hygiene, and maintaining a clean environment
  • Cognitive impairment, dementia, and mental health awareness

Medication Technicians and CNAs require state certification, while non-medical caregivers complete agency-based onboarding and competency training.

Yes. Online training is widely used for annual in-service education, onboarding, and certification tracking.

Learn2Care helps agencies manage caregiver certifications, simplify compliance tracking, and deliver real-world training through flexible mobile learning.

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