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Competency Test based training program.

  1. For Direct Care Staff training go to -> http://services.dpw.state.pa.us/pch_comptest/.
    (Test is Mandatory for all newly hired direct care workers prior to assignment or referral. Also, for those who don’t have it on file. Must have at least 70% or above score to pass. You can take the test as many times as you like. Print and submit copy of certificate to your employer.
  2. My learning Center Direct Care Staff training videos use as a tool to help meet competency requirements
    for professional caregivers under PA’s homecare agency/registry licensure regulation.
    Go online https://learningcenter.pahomecare.org/m/ Watch the online courses, successfully answer a few questions and receive a certificate to share with your employer). This is part of continuous education done annually.

Clearances as it follows:

  1. PA Criminal Background Check through P.A.T.C.H
    1. Do online at https://epatch.state.pa.us/
    2. Click on Submit a new record check then send copy
  2. Child Abuse History Clearance
    1. Option 1:
      1. Go online at https:/www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
      2. “Create A New Account” and click “Next” enter information then click “Finish”.
    2. Option 2:
      1. Fill out Child Abuse Form
      2. Check “School” in the “Purpose of Clearance”
      3. Enclose $10.00 money order payable to “Department of Public Welfare” along with the form
      4. Mail via Certified Mail from the Post Office to the PO Box specified above NOT to the office.
      5. Sent copy of Certified Mail Receipt to the office a as confirmation your form was mailed.
      6. Once clearance is received, send copy to the office.
  3. FBI Background Check (ONLY required for applicants who have Not lived in PA for up to 2 years).
    1. Option 1:
      1. Register online at www.pa.cogentid.com
    2. Option 2:
      1. Register by phone: 1-888-439-2486 or web
      2. Choose Department of Human Services
      3. Go to “Register Online”, fill out highlighted fields, then send registration receipt.
      4. Go to “Print locations and hours” then go to the location for fingerprints.
      5. Once clearance is received, send a copy to the office.