The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has waived the 8-hour training requirement for Paid Feeding Assistants during the public health emergency. Our partners at EduCare have released the only MDH approved expedited curriculum in Minnesota, which is a 2.5 hour online course with competencies. There is no cost to this program.  

• Registration for EduCare Users: Access to the Paid Feeding Assistant curriculum through their EduCare library. Questions? Contact Jennifer Anderson, President/CEO of EduCare.
• Registration for non-EduCare Users: Register your students here! Make sure to enter your RN Trainer/Staff Educator information into the ‘Supervisor’ box to ensure you receive the competency and documentation resources needed.

Note: 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: (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.

Questions? Contact Jenna Kellerman.