PCA and 245D Training
THESE FIRST 10 TRAINING VIDEOS AND DOCUMENTS ARE THE REQUIRED INITIAL TRAINING MATERIALS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH 245D GUIDELINES FOR STAFF WORKING UNDER THIS LICENSE. THIS INCLUDES: HOMEMAKING, NIGHT SUPERVISION, IN & OUT OF HOME RESPITE CARE, ADULT COMPANION SERVICES, INDIVIDUALIZED HOME SUPPORTS, INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORTS AND ANY OTHER BASIC SERVICES COVERED.
PCA/CFSS Certificate Training & Test Registration: Click Here
Comfort at Home Employee Policy Manual: Click Here
DHS Overview Video on Mandated Reporter Training: Click Here
Maltreatment of Adults Mandated Reporter Training Video: Click Here
Maltreatment of Minors Mandated Reporter Training Video: Click Here
Maltreatment of Minors Mandated Reporter Training PDF: Click Here
Data Privacy Training: Click Here
Mental Health Crisis Training: Click Here
Emergency and Basic First Aid Orientation PDF: Click Here
Basic First Aid Training Video: Click Here
Enhanced Rate Training and Information:
If the client you’re working with is assessed for 10 or more PCA hours a day, you may qualify for a training stipend (PCA Choice Only) and an Enhanced Reimbursement Rate (PCA Choice or Traditional), if you complete additional training. If you hold a CNA, LPN or RN license, you do not need to complete any additional training. To qualify, you need to complete steps 1-3 below. You can learn more about the requirements Here and Here
Step 1:
Complete Online Training Course A: “Civil Rights and Advocacy -History of the Disability Rights Movement”
To register for Course A, use this online form Here to create an account on Direct Course.
After you have created your account, use this login page Here to access your account and register for Course A.
Step 2:
Complete One In-Person/Virtual Training from Course B: Click Here
Contact admin@minnesotadswtraining.com for help registering for a Category B course.
and
Complete Three Online Training Classes from Course C: Click Here
Login Here to access your account and register for 3 Category C Courses.
Step 3:
Submit Documentation of Completed Training and Apply for Benefits on the Enhanced Rate Training Submission Site Here
Additional Training Available:
Helping with ADL’s – A Clients Module: Click Here
Helping with IADL’s – A Clients Module: Click Here
Documenting Client Care – A Communications Module: Click Here
Being Assertive – A Communications Module: Click Here
Special Communication Needs – A Communication Module: Click Here
