By the Unified Savers Editorial Team
This information is based on official California CDSS guidelines and is reviewed for accuracy.
The California Department of Social Services officially launched its free IHSS Provider Training Portal in January 2025, giving providers access to required training modules online.
What’s Available
- EVV Orientation (required for new providers)
- Safety and Infection Control (required annually)
- Recipient Rights and Privacy
- Preventing Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
- Elective modules: Dementia Care, Mobility Assistance, Medication Reminders
Professional Caregiver Certificate
Providers who complete the full required curriculum plus three elective modules earn a California IHSS Professional Caregiver Certificate — a new credential that:
- Documents your training history
- May qualify you for higher pay under SEIU 2015 contract escalators
- Is recognized by participating counties as a professional credential
How to Access
- Visit cdss.ca.gov/ihss-training (or search “CDSS IHSS provider training”)
- Log in with your CDSS provider ID
- Complete modules at your own pace — all are available in English and Spanish
Help
Call the IHSS provider training help line: 1-916-651-8848
Related: How to enroll as an IHSS provider in California · SEIU 2015 union benefits for IHSS providers · IHSS caregiver rights in California
Ready to make the most of your IHSS benefits? Free training is just the start. Check the full IHSS benefits guide to see every program you qualify for — from Medi-Cal to CalFresh to the live-in provider tax exemption. Or sign up for free twice-weekly IHSS updates so you never miss a policy change or new benefit opportunity.