Training Requirements & Classes - Quick Links

Use the following links to get information and forms to become a certified HCA.

Understand Overall Requirements

• Intro to training and certification requirements
  Brief overview of the 75 hour training, terms you need to know, and who needs to take training and become certified.

HCA Certification Checklist

A checklist outlining the steps needed to get certified. A great tool to guide you through the HCA training and certification process.

HCA Certification Checklist for Individual Providers

HCA Certification Checklist for AFH/ALF/Home Care Agency workers

Helpful Web Links

Fingerprint Background Checks

• Background Check Authorization FORM
• Fingerprint Appointment FORM
• MorphoTrust Website

Schedule fingerprints online

Find 75 Hour Basic Training

HCA Certification—Department of Health

HCA Certification Exam—Prometric

• BCCU website
• Find a Class/Instructor
  See a list of approved instructors in your area
• Main HCA Certification Website
• HCA Certification Application (FORM)
• Provider Credential Search
• Main Prometric Website

ALTSA

• Long-Term Care Professionals & Providers
  • Training Requirements and Classes
    • 2018 Continuing Education Opportunity for Licensed Nursing Home Administrators
    • Adult Family Home Administrator Training
    • Adult Family Homes Training Requirements
    • Adult Family Homes/Assisted Living Facilities Training Instructions
    • Advanced Home Care Aide Specialist Training Pilot
    • Assisted Living Facilities Training Requirements
    • Community Instructors
    • Continuing Education
    • Home Care Agencies
    • Individual Providers
    • On-the-Job Skills Training Information

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