Become a Certified Senior Caregiver by taking an 8 or 10-hour online course meeting the requirements established by the senior home care industry. Many senior care companies train with the Caregiverlist Certified Training course and you may purchase and take this online caregiver training course.
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Digital caregiver training courses meet state guidelines for professional non-medical caregivers. Hourly requirements vary by state in U.S.A.
If you need more high-level information read our article on how to become a caregiver.
Caregiver training includes a 36-question exam (3 versions of questions allow you to take the re-take the exam to score higher, if needed) and a certificate in a wallet-size card or full-size to keep and show your employers and senior clients. Suggested books and movies along with a glossary of terms and sample care plan notes are also included in the online caregiver training courses. Spanish caregiver training is also available for certain states, including California: Spanish California Capacitacion Basica del Cuidador Caregiverlist.
Caregivers working for seniors may become certified
- Professional Caregiver (Certified Caregiver)
- Certified Home Health Aide (C.H.H.A. status is given in N.J.)
- Certified Nursing Aide (C.N.A. certification is given in all states)
- Certified Personal Care Assistant (C.P.C.A. is given in N.Y.)
Review the requirements and learn how to:
Become a Certified Caregiver
Become a Certified Nursing Aide
Become a Certified Home Health Aide (N.J. and CA.)
Become a Certified Personal Care Assistant (N.Y.)
Find C.N.A. Schools and C.H.H.A. Schools near you in the Caregiverlist Training School Directory
Review the Certified Professional Caregiver Training FAQ's.
Get your Caregiver Rating
Review FREE Senior Care Briefs and Age-related Disease Training
Caregiver Quiz and Sample C.N.A. Test
Review Caregiver Training Videos
Caregiverlist Tutorial Videos on using Caregiverlist services.
You may apply for a caregiving job to work as a companion caregiver while you are becoming certified.
