Virginia: annual training for home care aides
In Virginia, a home attendant providing personal care services completes at least 12 hours of training each year (12VAC5-381-360(G)). The rule does not address online training. The rule does not limit training to an approved provider or curriculum.
The rule
G. Home attendants providing personal care services shall receive at least 12 hours annually of inservice training and education. Inservice training may be in conjunction with on-site supervision.
12VAC5-381-360(G). Enforced by Virginia Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification. Source, read October 27, 2026.
| Who it covers | Home attendant providing personal care services (licensed home care organization) |
|---|---|
| Initial training | Not stated in this rule |
| Each year | 12 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 Virginia?
12 hours (12VAC5-381-360(G)).
Can the annual training be completed online in Virginia?
The rule does not address online training.
Does the training have to come from an approved provider in Virginia?
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.