# ORS § 443.011: 443.011 Training requirements for in-home care service providers

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.011

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 443.011
- **Heading:** 443.011 Training requirements for in-home care service providers
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.011

## Text

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish by rule training requirements that must be met before an individual may be permitted to provide in-home care services, as defined in ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) . The training requirements must include a minimum number of hours of orientation and assessment of competency. The minimum number of hours may be greater for an individual who will be providing enhanced care and services, such as medication management.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the training requirements apply to any individual who is not licensed or certified to provide health care in this state and who provides in-home care services as an employee or contractor of a licensed:

(a) In-home care agency as defined in ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) ;

(b) Home health agency as defined in ORS 443.014 (Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105) ; or

(c) Hospital as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(3) The training requirements shall not apply to an individual providing personal care services that are incidental to the provision of home health care or hospital services. [2019 c.680 §1]

Note: See second note under 443.001 (Quality Care Fund) .

Source: Section 443.011 — Training requirements for in-home care service providers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 443.001 443.001 Quality Care Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.001.md)
- [ORS § 443.002 443.002 Providers with multiple facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.002.md)
- [ORS § 443.004 443.004 Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.004.md)
- [ORS § 443.006 443.006 Criminal background check registry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.006.md)
- [ORS § 443.007 443.007 Disqualification of individuals found to have committed abuse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.007.md)
- [ORS § 443.008 443.008 Fitness determinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.008.md)
- [ORS § 443.011 443.011 Training requirements for in-home care service providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.011.md)
- [ORS § 443.012 443.012 Disease outbreak and infection control training and protocols](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.012.md)
- [ORS § 443.013 443.013 Complaint procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.013.md)
- [ORS § 443.014 443.014 Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.014.md)
- [ORS § 443.015 443.015 License required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.015.md)
- [ORS § 443.019 443.019 Requirement for in-person site inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.019.md)
- [ORS § 443.025 443.025 Hospitals exempt from certain requirements if standards are met](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.025.md)
- [ORS § 443.035 443.035 License fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C443_S443.035.md)

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