Understand training requirements for Georgia
Caregiving roles in Georgia
- Personal Care Aides (PCAs)
- Personal Support Aides
- Home Health Aides (HHAs)
- Companion Sitters
- Structured Family Caregivers
Number of hours to meet the requirement for initial onboarding training
- Companion Sitter: There are no specific hourly requirements, but caregivers must demonstrate competency before providing services. Regulations are outlined in Chapter 111-8-65-.09 (5) (d) 2.
- Personal Care Aide: Caregivers require 40 hours of training, with 20 hours completed prior to providing services and the remaining 20 hours within six months of hire. Regulations include GDCH Chapter 111-8-65-.09 (5) (c) 1 (iv).
- Personal Support Aide (EDWP - CCSP and SOURCE): Caregivers require 40 hours of training, with 20 hours completed prior to providing services and the remaining 20 hours within six months of hire.
- Structured Family Caregiver: Caregivers require training on the participant’s assessed needs, which includes 20 hours prior to providing services and 20 hours within six months. First Aid certification is also required.
- Home Health Aide: Caregivers require 75 hours of training (59 hours of classroom and 16 hours of clinical training) to meet federal requirements for agency certification and Home Health Aide training under CFR Title 42, Vol. 3, 484.
Number of hours to meet the requirement for continuing education
- Companion Sitter: Caregivers need 8 clock hours of training annually after the first year of employment. Training topics should align with assigned duties and responsibilities, as outlined in Chapter 111-8-65-.09 (6) (b).
- Personal Care Aide: Caregivers need 8 hours of annual training. Regulations include GDCH Chapter 111-8-65-.09 (6) (b) and Non-Medicaid HCBS Section 318.13 (a) (4).
- Personal Support Aide (EDWP - CCSP and SOURCE): Caregivers require 8 hours of annual training. Yearly in-services include topics such as Basic First Aid, Infection Control, Body Mechanics, Nutrition, and CPR.
- Structured Family Caregiver: Caregivers require 8 hours of annual training, including certified First Aid and CPR training.
- Home Health Aide: Caregivers need 12 hours of annual training, as required by federal regulations under CFR Title 42, Vol. 3, 484.
Caregivers can get the following training through CareAcademy
Initial training and continuing education for Companion Sitters, Personal Care Aides, Personal Support Aides, Structured Family Caregivers, and Home Health Aides.
What do you need to know about caregiver training requirements?
Caregiver training requirements in Georgia are determined by the care setting in which caregivers work. These care settings may require licensing depending on the type of service provided.
The different agency license types in Georgia include:
Private Home Care Providers
Non-Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Agencies
Waiver Programs under the Community Care Services Program (CCSP)
Certified Home Health Agencies
The different agency license types in Georgia include:
Private Home Care Providers
Non-Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Agencies
Waiver Programs under the Community Care Services Program (CCSP)
Certified Home Health Agencies
Important to know
Licensing authorities
Companion Sitter
Licensed under the Georgia Department of Community Health, Health Care Facility Regulation. Regulations are outlined in Rules & Regulations for Private Home Care Providers Chapter 111-8-65.
Personal Care Aide
Licensed under the Georgia Department of Community Health, Division of Health Care Facility Regulation, and the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division on Aging Services. Regulations include GDCH Chapter 111-8-65 and Non-Medicaid HCBS Section 318.
Personal Support Aide (EDWP - CCSP and SOURCE)
Licensed under Georgia Waiver Programs, administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health and Area Agencies on Aging.
Structured Family Caregiver
Licensed under Georgia Waiver Programs, with training overseen by Area Agencies on Aging.
Home Health Aide
Licensed under the Georgia Department of Community Health. Training follows federal regulations outlined in CFR Title 42, Vol. 3, 484.
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