training requirements for Arizona
Regulatory Bodies
State:
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
Arizona Board of Nursing
Federal: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Caregiving roles in Arizona
Number of hours to meet the requirement for initial onboarding training
Number of hours to meet the requirement for annual training
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Direct Care Worker (DCW)
- CNA — 120 hrs
- LPN — Completion of an approved nursing program and passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)
- HHA — 75 hrs
- PCA — No state-specific training requirements, but must complete training provided by the employer
- DCW — 104 hours of training
- CNA — 12 hrs
- LPN — 30 hrs every 2 yrs
- HHA — 12 hrs
- PCA — PCAs may be required to complete continuing education depending on their employer or the specific program they are working with.
- DCW — 12 hrs
State Specific Training Requirements
- CNA annual training addresses infection control, communication and interpersonal skills, safety and emergency procedures, respecting patient rights, preventing abuse and neglect, caring for patients with dementia, and other relevant topics.
- HHA annual training addresses infection control, communication and interpersonal skills, safety and emergency procedures, respecting patient rights, preventing abuse and neglect, caring for patients with dementia, and other relevant topics.
- DCW annual training covers person-centered care, communication and interpersonal skills, preventing abuse and neglect, safety and emergency procedures, infection control, basic first aid, and other relevant topics.
- It is important to note that the specific designations and requirements for home and health care workers in Arizona may vary depending on the type of services being provided, the setting in which those services are provided, and other factors. Some home and health care agencies may require additional training or certifications beyond the minimum state requirements, depending on the specific services they provide and the needs of their clients.
- Therefore, it’s important for home and health care providers and agencies to check with their employer or a Arizona-approved training program to determine any additional training requirements that may apply to their job.