All approved programs can offer training and testing for direct care workers. They can: The following organizations have agreed to be listed here as sites offering DCW training. This information is provided only as a service to the public; this listing does not represent an endorsement, and the DCW Committee does not guarantee accuracy. Other agencies wanting to be listed here should contact the DCW Committee at info@azdirectcare.org. Ace Education and Training Center, LLC. Helping Hands (Fundamentals, Aging & Physical Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities) Karen Armstrong 928-717-1776 Practical Training Solutions (Fundamentals, Aging & Physical Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities) 2432 Website: www.PracticalTrainingSolutions.net Email: training@practicaltrainingsolutions.net
1. Offer training to their own staff and prospective employees.
2. Contract with other agencies to offer training to their staff.
3. Offer training to individuals (the public).
Arrangements should be made betwen agencies. If an individual pays a fee for training, the program must have a license from the Board of Private Post-Secondary Education.
Link to approved programs: www.azahcccs.gov/DCW.
Phone: 623-932-7979
Web page: www.aetcaz.com
Pima Community College, Tucson
Earn a basic direct care professional certificate. Call (520) 206-4500 or visit www.pima.edu/program/basicdirectcare/index.shtml
Gateway Community College, Phoenix
Courses on basic caregiving. Call (602) 286-8153 or visit www.compassionatecareers.org