Understand training requirements for Wyoming

Caregiving roles in Wyoming

  • Private-Pay Caregiver
  • Home Health Homemaker (Medicaid)
  • Home Health Aide

Number of hours to meet the requirement for initial onboarding training

  • Private-Pay Caregiver: There are no training requirements for private-pay caregivers in Wyoming.
  • Home Health Homemaker (Medicaid): 8 hours of topic-specific training are required before providing services.
  • Home Health Aide: Initial training is not provided by CareAcademy as it requires certification from the Wyoming Board of Nursing. Home health aides must complete 16 additional hours of training on home health issues, approved by the Wyoming Board of Nursing.

Number of hours to meet the requirement for annual training

  • Private-Pay Caregiver: There are no mandated continuing education requirements for private-pay caregivers in Wyoming.
  • Home Health Homemaker (Medicaid): Continuing education is not mandated by the regulations, though CareAcademy can offer this service.
  • Home Health Aide: 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.

Caregivers can get the following training through CareAcademy

  • Initial training for Home Health Homemaker (Medicaid)
  • Continuing education for Home Health Homemaker (Medicaid) and Home Health Aide
  • Training in topics such as emergency procedures, caregiving skills, and home health aide responsibilities
What do you need to know about caregiver training requirements?
Caregiver training requirements in Wyoming vary depending on the care setting and the type of caregiver. Currently, there are no state-mandated training requirements for private-pay caregivers. For Medicaid caregivers, training and certification are outlined in the Wyoming Department of Health regulations.

Licensing authorities

Private-Pay Caregiver

There are no licensing authorities or training requirements for private-pay caregivers in Wyoming.

Home Health Homemaker (Medicaid)

Licensing authority is the Wyoming Department of Health. Training is required to be completed before providing services, and CareAcademy can assist with topic-specific training.

Home Health Aide

Licensing authority is the Wyoming Board of Nursing. Home health aides must meet certification requirements, including additional training hours as prescribed by the Board.

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