Minnesota: annual training for home care aides
In Minnesota, a staff performing direct home care services completes at least 8 hours of training each year (Minn. Stat. §144A.4796, subd. 6(a)). The rule does not address online training. The rule does not limit training to an approved provider or curriculum.
The rule
All staff that perform direct home care services must complete at least eight hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment. The training may be obtained from the home care provider or another source and must include topics relevant to the provision of home care services.
Minn. Stat. §144A.4796, subd. 6(a). Enforced by Minnesota Department of Health. Source, read October 27, 2026.
| Who it covers | Staff performing direct home care services (licensed home care provider) |
|---|---|
| Initial training | Not stated in this rule |
| 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 Minnesota?
8 hours (Minn. Stat. §144A.4796, subd. 6(a)).
Can the annual training be completed online in Minnesota?
The rule does not address online training.
Does the training have to come from an approved provider in Minnesota?
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.