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This video explains Louisiana’s caregiver training rules. For Direct Service Workers (DSWs) and providers under Medicaid HCBS, Louisiana mandates 16 hours of initial training & 8 hours of annual continuing education.

Home health aides operating in licensed medical agencies may need further training (often ~75 hours total).

Who we empower every day

Agency Owners: Verify that caregiver education satisfies all Medicaid and state requirements.

• Supervisors: Monitor adherence and plan any necessary refresher courses.
• Care Managers:  Assign caregivers with credentials that have been validated.
• Billers: Verify personnel qualifications to avoid any claim problems.
• Planners:  Only schedule caregivers who are in compliance with the training.
• Caregivers: Update your certifications & take the necessary training.
• On-Call Coordinators:  Verify that replacement employees adhere to all training guidelines.

DSWs in Louisiana are required to do eight hours of continuing education each year, with a focus on topics including safety, client requirements, and confidentiality. Licensed HHA positions may be subject to the approximately 75-hour federal minimum training requirements.