As a national accrediting and certifying organization, the American Caregiver Association is an excellent choice when selecting a training program. Its National Caregiver Certification Course is the most popular of its offerings and covers behavior management, personal care, and other core topics.
While there are no formal educational requirements or licenses needed to be a family caregiver in Arizona, there are several important considerations and responsibilities to keep in mind.
Description: The Caregiver training course is approved by the Arizona Board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Managers (NCIA) and is 62 training hours in length. If successfully completed, the student may take the State Certification exam to become a Certified Caregiver.
In Arizona, our caregivers are certified with a “Direct Care Worker” certification overseen by the state AHCCCS program. In Colorado, our caregivers meet the state requirements for experience and must pass a hands-on care assessment before coming onto the team.
Description: The Caregiver training course is approved by the Arizona Board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Managers (NCIA) and is 62 training hours in length. If successfully completed, the student may take the State Certification exam to become a Certified Caregiver.
To work as a certified caregiver in Arizona, you must meet the following requirements: Be at least 18 years old. Possess a high school diploma or GED. Complete a caregiver training program approved by the DHS. Pass a written competency exam.
This handbook describes the process of taking the Arizona Assisted Living Facility Caregiver competency test and is designed to help prepare candidates for testing. The Assisted Living Facility Caregiver competency test is a 62 question multiple-choice knowledge test.