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Public Authority Provider Registry
Application Workshops
In order to join the Public Authority Registry, you will need to attend a Registry Provider Application Workshop. The Application Workshop is designed to help Individual Providers learn valuable in-home caregiver skills along with information about the Public Authority and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) related programs.
How do I Sign-Up to Join the Registry?
Call 1 (866) 351-7722 on the 3rd Thursday of each month in order to sign-up for the Registry Application Workshop. Space in the Application Workshop is limited and will be issued on a “first come, first served basis.”
For more information and other aspects of becoming a Registry Provider, please select the following link for the
Individual Provider Handbook.
Please keep in mind that all Registry Individual Providers are required to undergo and pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Background Check.
National Caregiver Training Program
Program Class Summary
Being an IHSS Provider requires learning the skills necessary to care for a Consumer as well as being aware of the need to take care of yourself while providing services. The National Caregiver Training Program is a certified training program that will be offered by the Public Authority throughout San Diego County. It has been designed to help Providers learn the skills and knowledge they need to provide safe and confident home care.
The National Caregiver Training course includes DVD instruction, lectures, helpful handouts, demonstrations by the class instructor, and hands-on practice. Class participants will also receive a textbook, Quick Tips for Caregivers, which will be used throughout the course. A Certificate of Completion will be provided to everyone who successfully completes the course.
Upon receiving their certificates, students will be able to keep the textbook as a reward for completing the training program. As an added bonus, students who have completed the program will also receive priority enrollment in the Registry's Application Workshop/Orientation if they are interested in signing up to become a Public Authority Registry Provider.
The training program will be held throughout the year and will take place in various parts of the County. If you are interested in enrolling, please call the Public Authority Registry Department at 1-866-351-7722.
To receive the full benefit from this training program, participants should:
- Attend each class session.
- Be on time and be prepared.
- Be an active participant and ask questions.
- Do the class homework.
- Build on their personal experience.
- Practice and use the new skills that they learn in the program.
The 6-Week National Caregiver Training Program includes training topics such as:
- Infection Control
- How to Care for Someone on Bedrest
- Personal Care
- Tub Baths and Showers
- Vital Signs
- How to Manage Medications
- Safe Wheelchair Use
- Nutrition
- Taking Care of the Caregiver
- Fall Prevention
- Fire Safety
- Local and National Resources
English as a Second Language Classes
Chula Vista Adult School South County
Call (619) 691-5760
Grossmont Adult School East County
Call (619) 401-4323
Escondido Adult School Escondido
Call (760) 291-3244
Vista Townsite Community Partnership Vista
Call (760) 806-8980
San Diego Community College District Various locations
Call (619) 388-4600
The Online Learning Academy
Sponsored by At Your Home Healthcare and Aging and Independence Services. For more information, please call (888) 326-2273 (888-FamCare) or visit the website at www.atyourhomefamilycare.com.
Ongoing Training Opportunities
Alzheimer’s Association Learning Academy
Work at your own pace and get continuing education credits
Register online at www.alzladementiatraining.org
Alzheimer’s Association
To register for classes offered in person, call (858) 492-4400, ext 122.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
The SCRC will provide education and training on issues relevant to adults with a brain impairment or the frail, elderly population, their caregivers, and professionals in the community. For additional information on training topics, please contact SCRC by calling (858) 268-4432 or 1 (800) 827-1008.
First Aid and CPR
Basic First Aid & Adult CPR:
Coronado: Call (619) 575-6176.
Adult/Pediatric CPR:
La Mesa: Call (619) 660-4350
Sharp Healthcare
For help choosing or registering for a class at Sharp Healthcare, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).
Kaiser Permanente
Caregiver Support Group: To register, please call (619) 641-4456.
Golden Hill Health Careers Academy
Classes offered in San Diego and CEU’s and ESL classes also available.
Call (619) 696-6053 for more information.
