Georgia: annual training for home care aides
In Georgia, a personal care assistant / employee of a licensed private home care provider completes at least 8 hours of training each year (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 111-8-65-.09(6)(b)). The rule does not address online training. The rule does not limit training to an approved provider or curriculum.
The rule
(b) Additional training consisting of a minimum of eight clock hours of training or instruction shall be provided annually for each employee after the first year of employment. Employees hired prior to the effective date of these rules are also required to receive eight clock hours of training or instruction annually beginning with the effective date of these rules. Such training or instruction shall be in subjects that relate to the employee's assigned duties and responsibilities.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 111-8-65-.09(6)(b). Enforced by Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. Source, read October 27, 2026.
| Who it covers | Personal care assistant / employee of a licensed private home care provider |
|---|---|
| Initial training | 40 hours |
| Each year | 8 hours |
| 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 Georgia?
8 hours (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 111-8-65-.09(6)(b)).
Can the annual training be completed online in Georgia?
The rule does not address online training.
Does the training have to come from an approved provider in Georgia?
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.