Understand training requirements for Nebraska
Caregiving roles in Nebraska
- Private Pay Caregiver
- Home Care / Chore Provider (Public Pay Medicaid HCBS)
- Home Health Aide
Number of hours to meet the requirement for initial onboarding training
- Private Pay Caregiver: Private-pay home care agencies are not licensed in Nebraska, and there are no caregiver training requirements. However, CareAcademy can provide training upon request.
- Home Care / Chore Provider (Public Pay Medicaid HCBS): Topic-specific initial training is required. The number of hours for training is not specified by the state, but it must include emergency response. CareAcademy can provide the relevant training.
- Home Health Aide: Home Health Aides must complete 75 hours of training, including 59 hours of didactic and 16 hours of clinical training. This must meet Federal requirements for agency certification and Home Health Aide training. CareAcademy can offer this training.
Number of hours to meet the requirement for annual training
- Private Pay Caregiver: Continuing education is not required for private pay caregivers, but CareAcademy offers training options that can enhance skills.
- Home Care / Chore Provider (Public Pay Medicaid HCBS): Continuing education is not specified by the state, but CareAcademy can offer additional training for home care/chore providers.
- Home Health Aide: Home Health Aides must complete annual training, though the state does not specify the number of hours. CareAcademy can provide annual training to meet compliance.
Caregivers can get the following training through CareAcademy
- Private Pay Caregiver: CareAcademy can provide both initial and continuing education training.
- Home Care / Chore Provider (Public Pay Medicaid HCBS): CareAcademy can provide topic-specific initial and continuing education training.
- Home Health Aide: CareAcademy can provide initial and annual training that meets federal and state requirements.
Important to know
Licensing authorities
Private-Pay Caregiver
No licensing authority (Private pay agencies are not licensed)
Home Care / Chore Provider (Public Pay Medicaid HCBS)
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
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