Training for Your Care Provider 

Public Authority (PA) Services offers free training classes for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) independent providers (IP). These classes are essential for IPs who want to learn basic knowledge of certain medical conditions to help them improve how they can care for their consumers.

PA offers 15 different classes including “Understanding Diabetes”, “Alzheimer’s and Dementia Basics”, and “Cancer Care Basics”. Our most popular classes include CPR and First Aid, which can help in a medical emergency. Trainings are offered both online and in-person in the cities of San Jose, Morgan Hill, Milpitas, and Sunnyvale. Classes are taught in multiple languages: English, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Mandarin. For a complete list of classes and when or how to register, visit www.pascc.org/services/provider-training. IPs can earn $35 for each class they complete.

If your provider would like to take additional classes or programs beyond what PA currently offers, and the class or program can teach them a skill relevant to the wellness or job functions of an in-home care provider, the provider can utilize the Life Enhancement Fund (LEF). The LEF provides extra support to obtain specialized skills that are beneficial to the consumer and create meaningful opportunities for growth and enrichment for in-home care. Providers will have a chance to be reimbursed for textbooks and tuition through the LEF program. Up to $500 per year can be reimbursed to a provider.

How can your provider apply for the LEF program? Your provider must:

• Submit an application to the PA Training department 30 days prior to the class or program start date. Remember that the class or program must benefit the consumer’s care.
• Once approved, the provider must pay the textbook and tuition fees up front.
• The provider must be actively working for a consumer throughout the duration of the class or program to be eligible for reimbursement.
• At the end of the class or program, the provider must submit proof that they passed the class as well as submit all relevant receipts for consideration of reimbursement.

For more information, visit our website, email patraining@pascc.org, or call (408) 350-3220.