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South Carolina Caregiver Training

South Carolina Caregiver Training & Compliance for Home Care Agencies

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South Carolina's Caregiver Training
Requirements at a Glance

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

In-Home Caregiver

In-Home Caregivers support clients with personal care and daily living tasks to help them stay safe and comfortable at home. The state requires specific training topics to be covered upfront, with annual training hours left to each agency to decide.

Initial Training

Topic-specific

Annual Training

Not Specific

South Carolina Training Requirements

Companion

Companions offer social support, light help, and friendly presence to clients who need connection and assistance at home. They complete 4 hours of training before starting work and 4 hours of training every year after that.

Initial Training

4 Hours

Annual Training

4 Hours

South Carolina Training Requirements

Home Health Aide

Home Health Aides assist with personal care, mobility, and routine health-related support under supervision.

Initial Training

75 Hours

Annual Training

12 Hours

Regulatory Oversight

Licensing Authorities

South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Oversees Medicaid programs and statewide caregiver compliance requirements.

South Carolina Department of Public Health

Regulates home care services, caregiver licensing, and healthcare training standards statewide.

South Carolina Office on Aging (SCOA)

Supports aging services and community-based caregiver assistance programs statewide.

South Carolina Omnibus Adult Protection Act

Establishes abuse reporting duties and vulnerable adult protection requirements across the state.

South Carolina Training Requirements & Recommended Courses

In-Home Caregiver Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0103 – Basic First Aid (Non-Emergency Care)
  • L2C1701 – Understanding Alzhiemer’s Diseases and Dementia and How to Provide Person-Centered Care
  • L2C1800 – Assisting With Medications: Do's and Don’ts

In-Home Caregiver Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0409 – Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
  • L2C0405 – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • L2C0303 – Honoring Client’s Rights with Person-Centered Care

Companion Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1006 – Infection Control for Caregivers
  • L2C1301 – Caregiver Assignments and Duties
  • L2C0414 – Maintaining a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment for Clients

Companion Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0707 – Communication Skills for Caregivers
  • L2C0413 – Preventing Falls for Older Adults
  • L2C0411 – Preventing Emergencies: Overview

Home Health Aide Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0700 – Caregiver Communication Skills and Working with Older Adults
  • L2C1214 – Observation Skills: Reporting and Documenting
  • L2C0706 – Communication: Communicating with the Client’s Family

Home Health Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1710 – Handling Family Interactions and Concerns in Dementia Care
  • L2C1003 – Standard Precautions and Key PPE
  • L2C0605 – Caring for Clients with Kidney and Bladder Disease
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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.

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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:

  • In-Home Caregivers must complete role-specific training before providing services, including topics such as first aid, infection control, medication assistance (if applicable), documentation, client rights, ethics, and safe transfer techniques. Training must be documented and aligned with assigned duties.
  • Companion (Medicaid) caregivers must complete at least 4 hours of annual in-service training, covering areas like infection control, safety, communication, documentation, and ethics.
  • Home Health Aides (HHAs) follow separate structured training programs (typically 75 hours of initial training and 12 hours of annual training).

Caregiver training in South Carolina is role-based, reflecting requirements for In-Home Caregivers, Companion (Medicaid), and HHA annual training.

Key training topics include:

  • Basic first aid and emergency response
  • Infection control and standard precautions
  • Medication assistance (when assigned and within scope)
  • Client rights, confidentiality, and abuse/neglect prevention
  • Documentation, observation, and reporting
  • Ethics, professional boundaries, and interpersonal relationships
  • Safe transfers, body mechanics, and injury prevention
  • Communication skills, including working with clients with dementia or behavioral needs
  • Maintaining a safe, clean home environment

For Companion caregivers, annual training focuses on safety, infection control, communication, documentation, and ethics, aligned with their service scope.

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