Home Health Aide / Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Home Health Aide License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Provides personal care services to patients in their homes.

What the Rhode Island data shows for Home Health Aides

Becoming a licensed home health aide in Rhode Island means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,000 training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a background history check. Rhode Island regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Upfront cost is $100 on a 2-year cycle. Rhode Island doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Rhode Island evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Home Health Aide · Rhode Island

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Rhode Island

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Rhode Island licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Home Health Aide in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Home Health Aide in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island licenses home health aides who complete its requirements (1000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Rhode Island licensing board.
Can I transfer my Home Health Aide license to Rhode Island from another state? ▼
Out-of-state home health aide credentials get a case-by-case review in Rhode Island rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Rhode Island licensing board.
Does Rhode Island require a background check for Home Health Aide licensing? ▼
Yes, Rhode Island requires a criminal background check as part of the home health aide licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Home Health Aide in Rhode Island is one requirement row in a home health aide-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Rhode Island licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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