South Carolina mandates specific training hours and competency evaluations for all in-home care workers.
Here's everything your agency needs to know.
| South Carolina Training Requirements | Initial Training | Annual Training |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Caregiver | Topic-specific | Not Specific |
| Companion | 4 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Home Health Aide | 75 Hours | 12 Hours |
Oversees caregiver training, registry, and compliance for social service workers in South Carolina.
Supports caregiver training and services for older adults in home and community care.
Provides statewide oversight of health and human services programs, including aging and caregiving systems.
Establishes licensing, training, and supervision rules to protect home care consumers.
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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.
Our free eBook breaks down every training and compliance requirement South Carolina caregivers face — in plain language, so you stay audit-ready and focused on what matters: delivering quality care.
Certification is required for CNAs. Non-medical caregivers do not need formal certification, but agencies require documented training and proof of competency.
Yes, online caregiver training is commonly used for onboarding, annual education, in-service training, and compliance documentation.
Learn2Care helps South Carolina agencies deliver structured caregiver training, track completion, maintain compliance records, and support caregivers with mobile-friendly learning.
Caregiver training requirements in South Carolina vary by home-based care roles and are competency- and topic-driven:
Caregiver training in South Carolina is role-based, reflecting requirements for In-Home Caregivers, Companion (Medicaid), and HHA annual training.
Key training topics include:
For Companion caregivers, annual training focuses on safety, infection control, communication, documentation, and ethics, aligned with their service scope.
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