AHCA Training Requirements for Homemaker Companion Services in Florida
Providing high-quality homemaker companion services in Florida means more than offering daily living assistance—it also requires compliance with state regulations designed to protect vulnerable adults. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) outlines several mandatory training areas for providers and staff. Below, we break down the key AHCA training requirements and spotlight how C-E-U.com’s 2-Hour Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) Training for Caregivers can help you stay compliant and deliver exceptional care.
The following are just some of the AHCA requirements of Homemaker Companion Services:
1. HIV/AIDS In-Service Training
Florida law requires all staff in non-medical home-care settings, including homemaker companion services—to complete an annual HIV/AIDS in-service course. Providers submit an HIV/AIDS Training Affidavit (AHCA Form 3110-1011) upon initial licensure and at each renewal, certifying that employees have completed the mandated training.
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2. Level 2 Background Screening & Infection Control
Under Rule 59A-35.090, all personnel must undergo Level 2 background checks every five years. In addition, providers must train staff in basic infection-control practices, such as hand hygiene and bloodborne-pathogen precautions, as part of their Emergency Management Plan.
3. Alzheimer’s/Dementia (ADRD) Awareness Training
Any homemaker or companion who directly serves clients with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias must complete the state-mandated ADRD training under Florida Statute 400.6045. Surveyors routinely cite non-compliance with these requirements—often under citation CZ875 or ZZ875—so it’s critical to document and track completion for every eligible caregiver.
Why a focused 2-Hour ADRD course matters:
Targeted Content: Covers Alzheimer’s progression, communication techniques, behavior management, and safety considerations.
Cost-Effective: Delivers the full state-required curriculum in a concise two-hour format.
Immediate Certification: Instant proof of completion for your records and survey readiness.
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4. Emergency Management Plan & Abuse Prevention
Annual Emergency Management Training: All staff must be trained each year on evacuation procedures, emergency communication, and disaster readiness, per s. 400.506(12), F.S.
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation: Before client contact, employees must learn to recognize and report abuse, neglect, and exploitation under s. 400.507, F.S., and understand client rights and confidentiality standards.
5. Additional In-Service & Competency Checks
While AHCA doesn’t prescribe every in-service topic, providers should implement ongoing trainings—such as safe transfer techniques and documentation best practices, and maintain competency check records to demonstrate a robust quality-assurance program.
Stay Survey-Ready and Deliver Exceptional Care
Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. By partnering with C-E-U.com, you can:
Confidently meet AHCA’s training mandates—especially the critical 2-Hour Alzheimer’s/Dementia requirement
Keep thorough documentation of every caregiver’s completed courses
Focus on what matters most: delivering compassionate, safe, and professional services
Ready to streamline your compliance?
Enroll today in the AHCA-approved 2-Hour Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Training at C-E-U.com and ensure your homemaker companion staff are fully prepared for their next survey. We have bulk order options available to make it easy for larger services and individual options as well. All at the lowest cost available online.