training requirements for Missouri
Regulatory Bodies
State:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)
Missouri Division of Aging
Missouri Board of Nursing
Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
Missouri Department of Mental Health
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 Missouri
Number of hours to meet the requirement for initial onboarding training
Number of hours to meet the requirement for annual training
- Personal Care Aides (PCA)
- Home Health Aides (HHA)
- Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
State Specific Training Requirements
- PCA annual training includes at least 2 hours of annual training must cover infection control. Other topics may include communication skills, patient rights and safety, basic nutrition, and personal care and hygiene
- HHA annual training includes at least 12 hours of annual training must be completed, with topics including communication skills, patient rights and safety, basic nutrition, personal care and hygiene, and recognizing and reporting changes in patient conditions
- CNA annual training includes at least 12 hours of annual training must be completed, with topics including communication skills, patient rights and safety, basic nutrition, personal care and hygiene, recognizing and reporting changes in patient conditions, and preventing infections
- It is important to note that the specific designations and requirements for home and health care workers in Missouri 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 Missouri-approved training program to determine any additional training requirements that may apply to their job.
