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 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 foundational 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.
Level 3 is designed for direct care workers seeking to gain their Home and Direct Care Specialist certificate by expanding their skills in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). No prerequisite required.
Level 4 is designed for direct care workers seeking to gain their Personal Direct Care Specialist certificate through hands-on practice. Some prerequisites are required.
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…
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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…
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…
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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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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…
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.
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…