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Have a passion for helping others? With training from the IMPART Alliance, you can have the training and information you need to start your career as a direct care worker.

Start by signing up for one of our informational open houses, or sign up for a Direct Care Fundamentals course below.

View training structure, criteria and scheduling within each individual course.

Level 1 is designed to accommodate those with busy schedules and offers 12 hours of training that can be taken at your own pace.
Level 2 is designed for those who have completed Level 1 training and who are interested in pursuing a Direct Care Associate certificate for their caregiving or career goals.

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Personal Direct Care Specialist – Level 4

Who Should Attend: This FREE course is for direct care workers seeking advanced skills in personal care and clinical support. The 36-hour hybrid course covers topics from mobility assistance to leadership, plus three in-person skills labs where students demonstrate hands-on competency. Through a combination of…

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Home and Direct Care Specialist – Level 3

Who Should Attend: This FREE course is for direct care workers wishing to expand their skills in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). The 6-hour virtual training builds on basic caregiving knowledge to develop expertise in person-centered approaches to housekeeping, meal planning, and nutrition. These…

Direct Care Associate – Level 2

Who Should Attend: This FREE course is for direct care workers ready to expand their knowledge into specialized areas of care and support services. The 12-hour virtual course covers topics from food safety to end-of-life care. Students will deepen their understanding of aging, disabilities, mental…

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Direct Care Fundamentals – Level 1

Who Should Attend: This FREE course is for individuals interested in starting a career in direct care work or those seeking to build on their caregiving experience with additional professional training. The 12-hour virtual course covers essential topics from professional ethics to emergency response. Students…

Train-the-Trainer

Who Should Attend: This FREE course is for direct care workers who have relevant, sufficient experience in both delivering home and community-based services and training adult learners. The virtual TTT classes include 4 sessions that cover IMPART Alliance's DCW class and course format, adult learning…

Direct Care Worker Training – Informational Open House

Considering career advancement opportunities for yourself or your team, and have questions on Direct Care Working Training? Watch our Informational Open House video. This live webinar was hosted on September 5th, of 2024, by Impart Alliance Assistant Director, Bethany Duyser.

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Infection Control and Refresher Training

FREE EVENT – Virtual Training

Infection Control and Refresher Training Has it Been a While Since You Have Reviewed Best Infection Control Practices? If so, the new, FREE Infection Control for Direct Care Workers and Infection Control Refresher for Direct Care Workers courses are for you! These FREE 1-Hour Courses Cover: • Infection Control…