Texas HCSSA Administrator Training: HHSC-Approved and Online
Meet your 8, 16, 24 or annual 12-hour requirement as an HCSSA administrator or alternate administrator. Choose your course and enroll in minutes.
Which course do I need?
Find your situation, then jump to the matching course.
Not designated yet
You need 8 hours in the 12 months before designation.
→ Initial 8-Hour, $75
Newly designated
You need 24 hours within your first 12 months (16 if you already completed the initial 8).
→ Initial 24-Hour, $175
Renewing every year
You already finished the initial 24 hours and need 12 hours each year.
→ Annual 12-Hour, $105
Choose your course
Prices are per person. The Initial 8-hour and Annual 12-hour courses cover all license types.
License type (needed for the Initial 16 and Initial 24-hour courses):
8 hrs
Initial 8-Hour Training in Administration of Agencies
16 hrs
Initial 16-Hour Administrator
Training
Initial 24-Hour Administrator
Training
Best value · save $25
Annual 12-Hour Administrator
Training
What you get
Amity Healthcare Group is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), ensuring high-quality, industry-recognized education. In accordance with Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 558, initial administrator training and annual continuing education are required to ensure that Administrators and Alternate Administrators meet all regulatory standards.
- HHSC-approved initial and annual training for administrators and alternate administrators
- Online delivery so you can enroll today
- Topics tailored to your license type (LCHHS, LHHS, Hospice, PAS)
- Self-paced learning, mobile-friendly access and unlimited course access
- Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of each course
View a Sample Certificate of Completion
- Help from our Houston and Denver offices by phone and email
Know your deadlines
New administrators must complete 24 hours within 12 months of designation. After that, 12 hours of continuing education are due in every 12-month period, counted from your designation date. Don’t wait until the last month.
Texas requirements at a glance
Per Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 558.
Initial training: administrators and alternate administrators designated after Dec. 1, 2006 must complete 24 clock hours in the administration of an agency within the first 12 months after designation.
- Prior to designation: 8 clock hours in the 12 months immediately preceding designation.
- After designation: an additional 16 clock hours before the end of the first 12 months. These can be completed before designation if done within the 12 months immediately preceding it.
Continuing education: after the initial 24 hours, 12 clock hours in each 12-month period beginning with the date of designation.
What administrators say
Feedback from home care professionals who completed our training.
The training was informative, well organized, and relevant to my role. The content was presented clearly and reinforced important regulatory, safety, compliance, and quality standards applicable to home and community-based care. The training provided practical information that I can apply in my daily practice. Continuing to include real-world scenarios and case examples would further enhance future training sessions.
DB
DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, IGCN
Enterprises Infusion Services, Inc.
The training was well‑organized, clear, and highly relevant to real‑world practice. The examples and explanations made complex legal concepts easy to understand. No changes recommended.
Quang Dangtran,
AAA Personal Care Service
I have been in home care for over 8 years and feel there was so much more that I had to learn which was addressed In this training!
Karri Benedix,
Riverside Home Care
Frequently asked questions
Which course do I need?
Not yet designated: the 8-hour course. Newly designated: the 24-hour course (or 16 hours if you already finished the 8). Already completed the initial 24 hours: the annual 12-hour course. Unsure? Call us and we’ll tell you.
Is the 24-hour course the same as the 8 + 16?
Yes. It covers the full initial requirement and costs $175, which is $25 less than buying the 8-hour ($75) and 16-hour ($125) separately.
Which license types are covered?
LCHHS, LHHS, Hospice and Personal Assistance Services (PAS).
How does the training work?
Amity offers flexible, self-paced online training. Enroll, complete the course at your convenience, enjoy unlimited access to training materials, and receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion.
Will I receive a certificate?
Upon successful completion of each course, a Certificate of Completion indicating the CEUs earned will be issued. The certificate will be emailed to you and will also be available for download through the Learning Management System (LMS).
Can I verify Amity's approval?
Amity Healthcare Group is an approved training provider by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and an accredited continuing education provider through the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). To verify our credentials, please use this link:
What's your refund policy?
If you purchased the wrong course or training package, you may request a refund or a refund of the price difference between packages, as long as a Certificate of Completion has not been issued.
For assistance, please call 720-353-7515 or email [email protected].
Texas requirements in detail (26 TAC Chapter 558)
Initial training (administrators and alternates designated after Dec. 1, 2006): 24 clock hours in the administration of an agency within the first 12 months after designation. This is made up of 8 hours in the 12 months before designation plus an additional 16 hours before the end of the first 12 months after designation. The 16 hours can be completed before designation if done within the 12 months immediately preceding it.
Continuing education: after the initial 24 hours, 12 clock hours in each 12-month period beginning with the date of designation.
Ready to meet your Texas requirement?
HHSC-approved. IACET accredited. Enroll in minutes.
Amity Healthcare Group is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), demonstrating its commitment to delivering high-quality continuing education and training that meets nationally recognized standards.
In addition, Amity Healthcare Group is an approved education and training provider for:
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE): Initial training for first-time home care agency Administrators and Managers.
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC): Initial and annual training for Administrators and Alternate Administrators of Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs).
