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​Training for APD Adult Foster Home Providers


Initial licensure

All prospective licensees, resident managers, floating resident managers and shift caregivers who intend to own, operate or work in APD-licensed adult foster homes are required to complete the following training:


Annual training requirements

Each year after initial licensure, the licensee, administrator, resident manager, floating resident manager and shift caregivers must:

  • Complete at least 12 hours of department-approved training related to the care of older adults or adults with physical disabilities in an adult foster home setting.
  • Up to four of those hours may be related to the business operation of the adult foster home.
  • A licensee, administrator, resident manager, floating resident manager and shift caregivers, as applicable, must maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Up to two hours of CPR and First Aid certification training may count towards the 12 hours of department-approved training. 

Items listed below do not count toward the required 12 hours:

  • Registered nurse delegation or consultation
  • Ensuring Quality of Care course (not including EQC refresher courses)
  • Adult foster home orientation
  • Ventilator-Assisted Care Course and skills competency checks
  • Consultation with an accountant

General training