Personal Care Assistance (PCA) and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) Training and Tests

Welcome

Welcome to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) training for the Personal Care Assistance (PCA) and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) programs. DHS requires many of the people involved in PCA and CFSS to pass this free test. Select the test from the menu below for instructions on completing that test.

Before taking the exam, we recommend taking the free PCA/CFSS training to help prepare you to pass.

If you have further questions, please click here for more information.

Take the test you need

There are three different tests for the three roles listed below, so please register for the test that fits your role. Select the correct test from the dropdown menu below. After you register, you will receive an email with the link to the training and the exam.

PCA/CFSS support workers: Individuals who help people with daily tasks in either PCA or CFSS

PCA Qualified Professional: Individuals hired by a PCA agency to serve as a QP during the transition year. DHS is also using this as the pre-training to register for the February 2023 PCA steps for success training.

CFSS transition test for PCA agencies: Current PCA agency owners, managers and Qualified Professionals(QPs) who will continue in those roles in CFSS

Personal Care Assistance (PCA) and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) Training and Tests

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