Missouri Caregiver Training

Missouri Caregiver Training & Compliance for Home Care Agencies

Manage Missouri caregiver training requirements, annual education, and caregiver compliance tracking through one centralized system.

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Hours of Training
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State Regulations

Missouri's Caregiver Training Requirements at a Glance

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

Missouri Training Requirements Initial Training Annual Training
Personal Care Aide 5 Hours
Advanced Personal Care Aide 6 Hours
Home Health Aide 75 Hours 12 Hours
In-Home Service Worker 12 Hours 5 Hours
Private-Pay Caregiver None None
HHA Alzheimer's and Dementia Training Topic-specific 5 Hours
Regulatory Oversight

Licensing Authorities

CDSS
Missouri Department of Social Services

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

CDA
Missouri Department of Aging

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

CalHHS
Missouri 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.

Missouri Training Requirements & Recommended Courses

Personal Care Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0607 – Caring for People Living with Physical Disabilities
  • L2C1214 – Observation Skills: Reporting and Documenting
  • L2C1711 – Alzheimer’s Disease
  • L2C1214 – Observation Skills: Reporting and Documenting
  • L2C0607 – Caring for People Living with Physical Disabilities

Advanced Personal Care Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0901 – Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) and Promoting Independence
  • L2C0901 – Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) and Promoting Independence
  • L2C1004 – Transmission Based Precautions
  • L2C1601 – Preparing Food: For Safety, Health, and Quality of Life

Home Health Aide Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0413 – Preventing Falls for Older Adults
  • L2C0303 – Honoring Client’s Rights with Person-Centered Care
  • L2C0413 – Preventing Falls for Older Adults
  • L2C0303 – Honoring Client’s Rights with Person-Centered Care
  • L2C0120 – Reading and Recording Vital Signs

Home Health Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0901 – Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) and Promoting Independence
  • L2C0901 – Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) and Promoting Independence
  • L2C1215 – Skin Changes with Age
  • L2C0407 – Preparing for Disasters In the Community

In-Home Service Worker Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1713 – Communicating with a Person Living with Dementia
  • L2C1710 – Handling Family Interactions and Concerns in Dementia Care
  • L2C0609 – Supporting Clients Living With Mental Health Conditions

In-Home Service Worker Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0705 – Non-Verbal Communication Techniques: Tools for Connection in Dementia Care
  • L2C0705 – Non-Verbal Communication Techniques: Tools for Connection in Dementia Care
  • L2C1706 – Interpreting Behavior as Communication in Dementia Care
  • L2C1704 – Dementia and Mealtime Success: Empowering Dignity and Nutrition in Dementia Care

Private-Pay Caregiver Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0901 – Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) and Promoting Independence
  • L2C0901 – Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) and Promoting Independence
  • L2C1001 – Essential Hygiene Practices for Caregivers
  • L2C0405 – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Private-Pay Caregiver Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0211 – Providing Person Centered Care
  • L2C1300 – Sexual Harassment: Awareness and Prevention
  • L2C0611 – Caring for Clients with Endocrine Diseases and Diabetes
  • L2C0211 – Providing Person Centered Care

HHA Alzheimer's and Dementia Training Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0610 – Caring for Older Adults with Behavioral Expressions and Reactions
  • L2C1713 – Communicating with a Person Living with Dementia
  • L2C1712 – Different Types of Dementia
  • L2C0610 – Caring for Older Adults with Behavioral Expressions and Reactions

HHA Alzheimer's and Dementia Training Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • 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
  • L2C1710 – Handling Family Interactions and Concerns in Dementia Care

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 Missouri

Caregiver training requirements in Missouri vary by role and program.

  • Personal Care Aides (Medicaid) must complete 12 hours of basic orientation training within 30 days of employment, with at least 6 hours completed before first participant contact, plus 5 hours of annual in-service training.
  • Advanced Personal Care Aides complete the PCA training plus 6 additional hours of advanced personal care training, unless a waiver applies.
  • In-Home Service Workers complete 12 hours of orientation training, including agency emergency protocols and dementia-related training, plus 5 hours of annual in-service training.
  • HHAs follow separate training requirements, typically 75 initial hours and 12 annual hours.

Certification requirements in Missouri depend on the caregiver role.

  • Personal Care Aides (PCAs), Advanced Personal Care Aides, and In-Home Service Workers are not required to hold a state's certification, but they must complete required training, orientation, and competency-based requirements before working independently.
  • Home Health Aides (HHAs) follow formal training and competency evaluation programs, which may be tied to certified or licensed care settings.

Yes. Agencies commonly use online learning for onboarding, annual continuing education, and compliance documentation.

Training includes body mechanics, hygiene, infection control, safety procedures, communication, and caregiver responsibilities.

Learn2Care helps agencies manage Missouri-specific safety protocols, maintain caregiver training records, and stay audit-ready with automated tracking.

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