Colorado: annual training for home care aides
Colorado's rule sets no annual training-hour requirement for this role (6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 26, Part 7.4(C)(4)). The rule does not address online training. The rule does not limit training to an approved provider or curriculum.
The rule
(4) The HCA shall ensure that ongoing supervisory and direct care staff training occurs and shall consist of at least six (6) topics every twelve (12) months after the starting date of employment or calendar year as designated by HCA policy. The training requirement shall be prorated in accordance with the number of months the employee was actively working for the HCA.
6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 26, Part 7.4(C)(4). Enforced by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division. Source, read October 27, 2026.
| Who it covers | Personal care worker (Class B home care agency, non-medical/personal care) |
|---|---|
| Initial training | Not stated in this rule |
| Each year | No annual hours set |
| Online | The rule does not address online training. |
| Provider | The rule does not limit training to an approved provider or curriculum. |
Questions
How many training hours does a home care aide need each year in Colorado?
Colorado's rule for this role sets no annual hour requirement (6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 26, Part 7.4(C)(4)).
Can the annual training be completed online in Colorado?
The rule does not address online training.
Does the training have to come from an approved provider in Colorado?
The rule does not limit training to an approved provider or curriculum.
Courses
WorkSafe Cert has one-hour in-service courses for caregivers at $9 each ($29 for the five-course set) or $3 to $5 per caregiver per course for agencies, in English and Spanish: Client Rights and Abuse Prevention, Dementia Care Basics, Infection Control in the Home, Falls and Emergencies, plus bloodborne pathogens. Each certificate states the hours and topics.