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.
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.
To become a legal guardian in Arizona, you must file a petition with the court and attend a hearing. At the hearing, you must provide documentation to the court about the case. Only a judge can make someone a legal guardian. It must be shown that it is in the best interest of all parties involved.