DHS INDIVIDUAL PCA TRAINING

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• Go to Individual Personal Care Assistant Training

• Minnesota statute requires all PCAs to take and pass the above certification test.

• The online training and test is free.

• You must register with DHS before taking the test.

• When you pass the test, please print the certificate for your records.

 

ORIENTATION

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• All PCAs are required to complete the orientation test before beginning work.

• Download and study the PCA Home Training Packet – and then take the Orientation Test

• Complete the training and testing of Home Care Bill of Rights

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

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• All PCAs are required to complete 8 hours of continuing education each year.

• You must complete the following 4 courses EVERY YEAR

1. Pro-Health Care Policies and Procedures

2. Maltreatment of minors and vulnerable adults

3. Home Care Bill of Rights

4. Infection Control Techniques

• In addition to the above courses offered by Pro-Health Care, PCAs can choose online courses by CareStar Learning.

• You must get a username and password from the office to enroll.

• Follow the instructions below to access CareStar online training:

  • Go to: http://carestar.learnupon.com

  • Click ‘Login’ on the top right of the page and enter your username and password

  • If the site asks you to update your profile, enter your first and last names

  • Click ‘Dashboard’ in top menu

  • Select a course you want to take and click ‘Start’

  • Use the arrow keys to read the course material

  • Click ‘Next Module’ on the top right to take the quiz