Florida: annual training for home care aides
Florida's rule sets no annual training-hour requirement for this role (Fla. Stat. §430.5025(4)(c); §400.509). Online training is allowed. Training must come from a state-approved provider. WorkSafe Cert is not on that list.
The rule
(c) Within 7 months after beginning employment for a home health agency, nurse registry, or companion or homemaker service provider, each employee who provides personal care must complete 2 hours of training in addition to the training required in paragraphs (a) and (b).
Fla. Stat. §430.5025(4)(c); §400.509. Enforced by Florida Department of Elderly Affairs (dementia training); Agency for Health Care Administration (companion/homemaker registration). Source, read October 27, 2026.
| Who it covers | Companion or homemaker service provider employee who provides personal care |
|---|---|
| Initial training | 3 hours |
| Each year | No annual hours set |
| Online | Online training is allowed. |
| Provider | Training must come from a state-approved provider. WorkSafe Cert is not on that list. |
Questions
How many training hours does a home care aide need each year in Florida?
Florida's rule for this role sets no annual hour requirement (Fla. Stat. §430.5025(4)(c); §400.509).
Can the annual training be completed online in Florida?
Online training is allowed.
Does the training have to come from an approved provider in Florida?
Training must come from a state-approved provider. WorkSafe Cert is not on that list.