Training prepares you to give good care and feel confident that you can do a good job. If you would like to see what the training includes, select “Training Manuals” from the menu at left. You can read some of the material right here on your computer.

Where to get Training
1. Employers - Most direct care workers get their training from the agency where they work.
2. Colleges also offer courses, from basic caregiving to nurse assisting and certificates in gerontology or developmental disabilities.

To get started, contact some agencies that hire direct care workers. If you have no experience, they will provide training. You can start with the list on the “Employment” page, or you can look for positions in the classified ads in the newspaper under “healthcare.” You can also search the Internet for “jobs in Arizona” with key words: home care, home health, caregiver, CNA, assisted living, or direct support professional.

Several colleges offer courses, and some organizations offer training programs. Here are some useful links.

College courses for caregivers, direct support professionals, and personal care attendants.  

Pima Community College, Tucson
Earn a basic direct care professional certificate. Call (520) 206-4500 or visit www.pima.edu/program/basicdirectcare/index.shtml