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.
If you do not currently have a high school diploma or GED, you will need to complete an accredited program before pursuing caregiver certification. Caregiver Training Program. Written Competency Exam. Fingerprint Clearance Card. CPR and First Aid Certification. Tuberculosis (TB) Testing.
The Assisted Living Facility Caregiver competency test is a 62 question multiple-choice knowledge test.
Caregiver Course Requirements: Complete 20 eLearning Hours and 42 classroom hours for a total of 62 hours. Complete Requirements for an Arizona Food Handlers Card and submit copy to Lifework. Pass all class exams and the course final exam with an 80% or higher.
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.
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.