Become a DCW Instructor

Meet the Qualifications

Minimum qualifications to become a DCW Trainer have been outlined to ensure quality instructor candidates. Instructor qualifications are listed below.

Pass Required Testing

Meet the Qualifications

You can be tested to become a DCW Instructor by any current instructor in good standing, affiliated with an AHCCCS approved Training & Testing Program, and not working within your organization.

Begin Teaching

Meet the Qualifications

Begin Teaching

DCW trainers must be affiliated with an AHCCCS approved Training & Testing Program. Stay informed by check back here as often for the latest update and instructor support.

instructor Qualificaitons

Written Testing

DCW trainers must pass the written tests for any portions of the curriculum they teach with a score of at least 92% before they begin teaching.

Skills Testing

DCW trainers must demonstrate 100% mastery of all hands-on skills taught in any portions of the curriculum they teach.

Program Specific Certification

DCW Trainers meet any additional criteria required for providing program-specific instruction, such as requirements by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

Caregiving Experience

Instructors must have substantive, hands-on direct care experience (paid or unpaid) of at least one year. Experience must be relevant to the curriculum that is be taught. Approved programs must be able to explain how they qualified their instructors. Note: Current instructors who meet all requirements but do not have one year of caregiving experience must obtain at least 40 hours of hands-on direct care experience within 3 months of receiving its approved training program notification.

Teaching Experience

At least one year experience in teaching groups of adults (any field) or 3 months (100+ hours) preparation to become an instructor in direct care is required. Preparation can include coaching, mentoring, co-teaching, and coursework. Approved programs must be able to document how they prepare or qualify their instructors.