Nevada: annual training for home care aides
In Nevada, an attendant of an agency to provide personal care services in the home completes at least 8 hours of training each year (NAC 449.3975(6)). The rule does not address online training. The rule does not limit training to an approved provider or curriculum.
The rule
Each attendant of an agency must: ... 6. Receive annually not less than 8 hours of training related to providing for the needs of the clients of the agency.
NAC 449.3975(6). Enforced by Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance. Source, read October 27, 2026.
| Who it covers | Attendant of an agency to provide personal care services in the home |
|---|---|
| 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 Nevada?
8 hours (NAC 449.3975(6)).
Can the annual training be completed online in Nevada?
The rule does not address online training.
Does the training have to come from an approved provider in Nevada?
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.