Expedited Feeding Assistant Curriculum is Available!

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman

The Minnesota Department of Health recently agreed to waive the 8-hour training requirement for Paid Feeding Assistants, in accordance with a waiver from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Our partners at EduCare have released the only MDH approved expedited curriculum in Minnesota, which is a 2.5 hour course with competencies. There is no cost to this program. 

Registration: For EduCare Users

Organizations who are users of EduCare trainings have access to the Paid Feeding Assistant curriculum through their EduCare library. Please contact Jennifer Anderson, President/CEO of EduCare, if you have questions on how to access.

Registration: For non-EduCare Users

Registration coming soon!

Please note that the only component of Paid Feeding Assistant regulation that was waived is the length of training required. Other language, such as the exception language in 144A.62 Subdivision 8 remains. The exceptions to the use of a Paid Feeding Assistant include:

A resident attendant may not be assigned to feed any resident who: is:

1) is at risk of choking while eating or drinking;

2) presents significant behavior management challenges while eating or drinking; or

3) presents other risk factors that may require emergency intervention.

Contact Jenna Kellerman with questions.