Program type
Home health aide training programs
Certificate of completion and competency evaluation
Typical length
At least 75 hours for aides in Medicare-certified home health agencies, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training (42 CFR 484.80). Some states add more.“Classroom and supervised practical training must total at least 75 hours.” 42 CFR 484.80 (eCFR)
Who approves it
Some states approve home health aide programs (California: CDPH). Check your state health department.
Accreditation
Home health aide training is regulated by federal rules and your state, not by a national program accreditor.
What to check before you enroll
- Your state's approval, if it has one
- Total and supervised practical hours
- Whether a CNA is required first (in California it's one of two routes)
Where it leads
Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
Program finder
Searching approved programs by state and city is coming soon. Until then, use the accreditor directories above, your state board's approved list and the Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Sources
- 42 CFR 484.80 (eCFR)
- Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (U.S. Department of Education)
Checked against these sources on Oct 1, 2026.