Mississippi Caregiver Training

Mississippi Caregiver Training & Compliance for Home Care Agencies

Manage Mississippi caregiver training and compliance workflows with centralized onboarding, reporting, and annual training management.

300+
Online Courses
95%
Completion Rate
85%
Higher Retention
185+
Hours of Training
State Regulations

Mississippi's Caregiver Training
Requirements at a Glance

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

Regulatory Oversight

Licensing Authorities

Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)

Oversees home care services, licensing, and caregiver training compliance requirements.

Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM)

Administers Medicaid home care and long-term support service programs.

Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS)

Supports aging services and community-based caregiver assistance programs.

Mississippi Vulnerable Persons Act

Establishes abuse reporting duties and protections for vulnerable adults statewide.

Mississippi Training Requirements & Recommended Courses

Private-Pay Caregiver Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0409 – Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
  • L2C1214 – Observation Skills: Reporting and Documenting
  • L2C1001 – Essential Hygiene Practices for Caregivers

Private-Pay Caregiver Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1003 – Standard Precautions and Key PPE
  • L2C0611 – Caring for Clients with Endocrine Diseases and Diabetes
  • L2C0413 – Preventing Falls for Older Adults

Home Health Aide Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1713 – Communicating with a Person Living with Dementia
  • L2C1006 – Infection Control for Caregivers
  • L2C0500 – Cultural Competency in Healthcare and Caregiving

Home Health Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0409 – Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
  • L2C1002 – Hand Hygiene
  • L2C1300 – Sexual Harassment: Awareness and Prevention

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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Got a Question?

Caregiver training requirements in Mississippi vary by role.

  • Home Care Providers / HHAs typically follow 75 hours of initial training and 12 hours of annual training.
  • Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) must complete 40 hours of initial training, conducted by the participant/representative, case manager, or approved training provider.
  • Private-Pay caregivers do not have fixed state-mandated hours and usually follow agency-defined onboarding and competency training.

PCA training includes self-directed care principles, disability awareness, privacy and respect, infection control, body function awareness, personal care skills, transfers, equipment use, and meal preparation.

Caregiver training in Mississippi is role-based, with detailed topics especially for Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) and home care providers.

Key training topics include:

  • Philosophy of self-directed care and disability awareness
  • Client rights, privacy, and respectful caregiver–client relationships
  • Basic body functions and recognizing changes that should be reported
  • Infection control and maintaining a clean, safe environment
  • Personal care skills (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene)
  • Safe transfers, mobility support, and equipment use
  • Nutrition, meal planning, and food preparation

Certified Nursing Assistants must be certified and listed on the state of registry. Non-medical caregivers may not need formal certification, but must complete the required agency training.

Yes. Online caregiver training is commonly used for annual education, onboarding, and compliance documentation.

Learn2Care helps Medicaid waiver providers and home care agencies simplify compliance, deliver caregiver education, and easily track training progress.

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