The Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC) provides a variety of training opportunities for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) consumers and providers in Los Angeles County. All trainings provided by PASC are free and voluntary. State law does not require IHSS consumers or providers to undergo any training before entering the IHSS system.

PASC Provider Trainings

Joint Provider Training Initiative

Other Community Trainings

PASC Consumer Trainings

PASC has developed the IHSS Consumer Training Program to inform IHSS consumers about different aspects of the IHSS Program. Topics discussed include The Consumer as Employer, Communication: The Key to a Successful Employment Relationship, Understanding and Navigating the IHSS System and other relevant topics. IHSS Consumer Training seminars are held once a month in select cities. For additional information please call 877-565-4477 or visit the Calendar section of this website.

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PASC, in coordination with other community and/or healthcare organizations, offers a variety of free trainings designed to provide information on working in homecare. These voluntary trainings are given throughout L.A. County and include topics such as Health Safety and Disease Prevention, Disability Awareness, and HIV Prevention tips. For additional information please call 877-565-4477or visit the Calendar section of this website.

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PASC has worked with various organizations and agencies to develop the first-ever Homecare Worker Training Curriculum. The curriculum is being used in L.A. County by the Homecare Workers Training Center to train homecare providers in the basics of homecare work. This 60 hour course is free for IHSS providers. For more information on this and other trainings, contact the Homecare Workers Training Center at 877-277-5877.

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In addition to the trainings offered by PASC, there are several other trainings available throughout the community for IHSS consumers and providers. Listed below are organizations that offer on-going training opportunities throughout Los Angeles County. Please contact the specific agencies for dates, times, and any additional information.

AARP

AARP provides free online seminars for family caregivers on topics such as:

- Caring for Aging Parents: Managing the Details
- Navigating Your way to a Quality Assisted Living Facility
- Options and Strategies for the Care of Your Aging Parents
- Planning for the Care of Aging Parents.

For more information, visit AARP’s website at www.aarp.org/learntech/

Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center

The Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center provides free classes for caregivers on topics such as:

- Hiring In-Home Help
- Stress Management
- Health and Wellness
- Medicare Part D
- Women’s Health
- And more

Classes are held at various facilities across Los Angeles County. For more information on current schedules and enrollment, contact the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center at (213) 821-7777, or visit them on the web at www.losangelescrc.org.

Circle of Care Leeza's Place

Circle of Care Leeza’s Place provides training and support for caregivers and family of persons who have a memory disorder. For more information and/or a schedule of upcoming trainings, contact Circle of Care Leeza’s Place at 818-817-3259, or visit them on the web at www.leezasplace.org.

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