Developed By: Scott Strachan RN BSN
Course Details
Target Audience: Home Health Aides (HHA), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), and other non-licensed caregivers providing in-home or companion care services.
Contact Hours: 1 Hour
Teaching Method: Self-directed learning completed independently, with scenario-based reflection.
Learner Objectives
Identify key safety considerations and planning steps when accompanying a client on local or extended travel.
Describe professional boundaries and documentation expectations when providing care outside the client’s primary residence.
Recognize regulatory considerations when traveling across state lines, including limitations on caregiver scope of practice and training recognition.
Disclosure
The planner(s) and author(s) of this educational activity have disclosed that there are no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests related to the content of this course. This course is developed for educational purposes and does not receive commercial support.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this course is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the content is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. Participants are encouraged to consult with a qualified professional for specific advice related to their circumstances. The creators and presenters of this course disclaim any liability for decisions made based on the information provided.
Developed by: Scott Strachan RN, BSN
(former Independently Employed CNA)
A certificate and an official state record are issued upon successful completion.
Course Description
Travel with clients can occur for many reasons, including medical appointments, errands, family visits, vacations, or relocation to seasonal residences. Caregivers must understand safety practices, professional boundaries, transportation considerations, and regulatory limitations when accompanying a client outside the home. This course reviews the responsibilities of HHA and CNA caregivers when traveling with clients, including planning, risk management, communication with families, and documentation expectations. Special attention is given to regulatory considerations when crossing state lines, including differences in scope of practice, training recognition, and what services may or may not be permitted outside a caregiver’s home state.