Caregiver Essentials Training Program
Cost: Free
The Caregiver Essentials Training Program is a comprehensive 30-hour course designed to meet state training requirements for Personal Care Aides (PCAs), including those relevant to Medicaid waiver programs and home care agencies in Ohio and beyond.
Whether you're providing care for a loved one or preparing for a professional caregiving role, this self-paced and interactive course equips you with the practical knowledge, confidence, and credentials to support clients with dignity, safety, and skill.
What You’ll Learn:
- Effective communication and cultural sensitivity
- Client rights, HIPAA laws, and abuse reporting
- Core care tasks – bathing, grooming, hygiene, mobility
- Aging-related physical and mental support
- Infection control and food safety
- Meal prep, modified diets, and nutrition
- Environmental safety and housekeeping
- Basic emergency and first aid response
Upon completion, you’ll be confidently prepared to pursue PCA certification or continue providing quality care at home.