Maryland: annual training for home care aides
Maryland's rule sets no annual training-hour requirement for this role (COMAR 10.07.05.11). The rule does not address online training. Training must come from a state-approved provider. WorkSafe Cert is not on that list.
The rule
A. An agency shall ensure that individuals that are referred are trained appropriately to provide care that is needed by the agency’s clients. B. Sources other than the agency may provide training, as approved in writing by the Office of Health Care Quality.
COMAR 10.07.05.11. Enforced by Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality. Source, read October 27, 2026.
| Who it covers | Individual providing care in clients' homes (licensed residential service agency) |
|---|---|
| Initial training | Not stated in this rule |
| Each year | No annual hours set |
| Online | The rule does not address online training. |
| 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 Maryland?
Maryland's rule for this role sets no annual hour requirement (COMAR 10.07.05.11).
Can the annual training be completed online in Maryland?
The rule does not address online training.
Does the training have to come from an approved provider in Maryland?
Training must come from a state-approved provider. WorkSafe Cert is not on that list.