New Mexico HHA Requirements

In order to receive your home health aide certificate in New Mexico you need to follow the minimum [federal] home health aide education requirements. HHA training programs in NM must consist of:
- at least seventy-five (75) hours of training
- which needs to include at least sixteen (16) hours of clinical training
- plus, there is a requirement to complete twelve (12) hours of continuing education for every twelve (12) months

A home health aide in New Mexico will find themselves working for an agency that provides them with written instructions on what they need to do.
The demand for direct care services in New Mexico is on the rise, but home health and personal support are going through a much faster rate of growth.
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New Mexico HHA Resources
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- Learn how to pass the New Mexico HHA exam.
- How long is the HHA Certificate in New Mexico good for?
- NEW: New Mexico food stamp recipients (also called SNAP) can get free HHA training!
Here’s the federal code New Mexico adheres to Section 484.80.