Tennessee Caregiver Training

Tennessee Caregiver Training & Compliance for Home Care Agencies

Track California caregiver training requirements, assign caregiver training by role, monitor annual training completion, and maintain audit-ready records through one centralized platform.

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State Regulations

Tennessee's Caregiver Training
Requirements at a Glance

Tennessee 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

Tennessee Department of Health

Oversees home care services, caregiver licensing, and statewide healthcare compliance requirements.

Tennessee Bureau of TennCare

Administers Medicaid programs and home-based caregiver support services statewide.

Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability

Supports aging services and long-term caregiver assistance programs statewide.

Tennessee Adult Protection Act

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

Tennessee Training Requirements & Recommended Courses

Personal Support Service Workers Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0409 – Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
  • L2C1214 – Observation Skills: Reporting and Documenting
  • L2C0303 – Honoring Client’s Rights with Person-Centered Care

Personal Support Service Workers Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1711 – Alzheimer’s Disease
  • L2C1006 – Infection Control for Caregivers
  • L2C0612 – Caring for Clients with HIV and AIDS

Home Health Aide Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0700 – Caregiver Communication Skills and Working with Older Adults
  • L2C0706 – Communication: Communicating with the Client’s Family
  • L2C0303 – Honoring Client’s Rights with Person-Centered Care

Home Health Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1502 – Your Safety in Workplace:Guidance for Caregivers
  • L2C1501 – Preventing Back Injuries for Caregivers
  • 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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Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and some healthcare support roles require certification in Tennessee. Home Health Aides and Personal Support Service Workers are required to complete employer-required training and competency checks before working independently.

Yes, online caregiver training is widely used for annual in-service requirements, onboarding, and maintaining compliance records across home care agencies.

Training commonly covers personal care, nutrition, infection control, communication, safety procedures, and understanding caregiver responsibilities.

Learn2Care helps Tennessee agencies stay compliant with state standards through practical lessons, mobile access, scenario-based learning, and easy caregiver progress tracking.

Caregiver training requirements in Tennessee vary by role and include both Personal Support Service Workers and Home Health Aides (HHAs):

  • Personal Support Service Workers (Public and Private-Pay) must demonstrate basic competency before working, including training in observation and reporting, infection control, personal care (ADLs), client rights, safety, and emergency procedures. They also receive medication assistance training (when applicable) and ongoing annual training based on job duties and client needs.
  • Home Health Aides (HHAs) follow structured training programs (typically 75 hours of initial training and 12 hours of annual training).

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