Course Description
This course provides office personnel and business owners with foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to operate a caregiver referral service in South Carolina while maintaining an independent contractor model. The training explains how federal law, including the U.S. Department of Labor Field Assistance Bulletin 2018-4, governs the use of independent contractors in registry settings and how South Carolina interprets the concept of arranging care. Participants will learn the legal boundaries that protect independent contractor status, the distinctions between a referral service and a licensed in-home care provider, and the office behaviors that may unintentionally create employer status. The course also includes compliance-focused communication strategies, workflow guidance, and scenario-based exercises to reinforce correct practices.
Developed by: Scott Strachan RN, BSN
(former Independently Employed CNA)
A certificate and an official state record are issued upon successful completion.
Developed By: Scott Strachan RN BSN
Course Details
Target Audience: Office staff, business owners, and administrators operating caregiver referral services, nurse registries, or independent contractor-based referral models.
Contact Hours: 1 hour (Non-Reported, Certificate will be provided)
Teaching Method: Self-directed learning completed independently, with scenario-based reflection.
Course Description
This course provides office personnel and business owners with foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to operate a caregiver referral service in South Carolina while maintaining an independent contractor model. The training explains how federal law, including the U.S. Department of Labor Field Assistance Bulletin 2018-4, governs the use of independent contractors in registry settings and how South Carolina interprets the concept of arranging care. Participants will learn the legal boundaries that protect independent contractor status, the distinctions between a referral service and a licensed in-home care provider, and the office behaviors that may unintentionally create employer status. The course also includes compliance-focused communication strategies, workflow guidance, and scenario-based exercises to reinforce correct practices.
Learner Objectives
Identify the federal independent contractor standards described in U.S. Department of Labor FAB 2018-4 and explain their relevance to caregiver referral services.
Explain how South Carolina defines arranging in-home care and describe how referral services must operate to avoid being classified as licensed in-home care providers.
Demonstrate appropriate office communication and workflow practices that maintain independent contractor relationships while supporting safe and compliant referral operations.
Disclosure
The developer of this course is professionally involved in the caregiver referral industry through membership in the Private Care Association, use of the CareLink registry software platform, and ongoing consultation with attorneys experienced in independent contractor law, including the work of Russ Hollrah. These relationships support the developer’s familiarity with industry practices and regulatory frameworks, but did not provide financial compensation, sponsorship, or commercial influence over the development of this educational material. No commercial entity funded or directed the content of this course.
Disclaimer
This course is provided for educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, regulatory, tax, or business advice. Participants must consult applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory agencies, and qualified professionals to ensure compliance. Completion of this course does not guarantee adherence to legal or regulatory requirements.