Tennessee: annual training for home care aides
Tennessee's rule sets no annual training-hour requirement for this role (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-38-.08(1)(c)). The rule does not address online training. The rule does not limit training to an approved provider or curriculum.
The rule
(1) The licensee shall ensure and document that: ... (c) Individuals who provide personal support services receive training on job related topics at least annually; and
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-38-.08(1)(c). Enforced by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Office of Licensure. Source, read October 27, 2026.
| Who it covers | Individual who provides personal support services (licensed personal support services agency) |
|---|---|
| Initial training | Not stated in this rule |
| Each year | No annual hours set |
| 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 Tennessee?
Tennessee's rule for this role sets no annual hour requirement (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-38-.08(1)(c)).
Can the annual training be completed online in Tennessee?
The rule does not address online training.
Does the training have to come from an approved provider in Tennessee?
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.