Washington, D.C. HHA Requirements

In order to receive your home health aide certificate in the District of Columbia you need to follow the minimum [federal] home health aide education requirements. HHA training programs in DC 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
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Washington, D.C. HHA Resources
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- Get started as a District of Columbia home health aide in 4 weeks.
- Learn how to pass the District of Columbia HHA exam.
- How long is the HHA Certificate in District of Columbia good for?
- NEW: District of Columbia food stamp recipients (also called SNAP) can get free HHA training!
- The HSC Health Care System offers support services for families in the Washington, D.C. area; just tons of resources!
- Looking for home health aide forms, applications and procedures? All right here at the District of Columbia Department of Health
Here’s the federal code Washington, D.C. adheres to Section 484.80.