Joint Training From HHSC For Providers

by | Oct 1, 2026

Texas Health and Human Services

Joint Training Page Available for HCS/TxHmL/ICF/ISS Providers

The HCS and TxHmL programs now have a Joint Training Opportunities page where providers can register for upcoming classes. Class size will be limited to maximize participation, but classes will be offered regularly. Providers should check the page often for updates. There will be recordings of special presentations available for viewing on-demand later.

Joint Provider On-Line Training Opportunities 2026

Joint training opportunities are now offered on the new portal that HHSC has developed.
This portal offers online training opportunities (videos) and an easy way to track training that providers have taken.
“Learning Tree Portal” 
To register to use the portal, please go to this link
See “Learning Tree Portal FAQ’s” for more information
To see a video about the new portal, please click on this link
HHSC will continue to provide “live” in-person training to a variety of types of providers as part of the Joint Training Opportunities, in various locations around the state of Texas
October 1st, 2026
Home and Community Based and Texas Home Living Provider (HCS/TxHmL) and Individualized Skills and Socialization Joint Training Webinars:

Emergency Preparedness for Individualized Skills and Socialization Providers
Wednesday, Oct. 7
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Register here for the webinar.

Medication Management for HCS/TxHmL
Tuesday, Oct. 20
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Register here for the webinar.

Plan of Removal for HCS/TxHmL Providers
Tuesday, Oct. 27
10 a.m. to noon
Register here for the webinar.

Smoke Alarm Requirements for HCS Providers
Thursday, Oct. 29
11 a.m. to noon
Register here for the webinar.

LIVE Training

HCS and TxHmL Registration for any of the following Joint Training Opportunities.

Writing Acceptable Plans of Correction for HCS and TxHmL Providers
Wednesday, Oct. 14
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
San Angelo, TX

Immediate Care Facility (ICF) Joint Training Webinars:

From Suspicion to Action: Reporting Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Self-reported Incidents in Intermediate Care Facilities
Thursday, Oct. 1
10–11 a.m.
Register here for the webinar.

Senate Bill 463: Workplace Prevention Requirements for ICF
Monday, Oct. 5
2–3 p.m.
Register here for the webinar.

Internal Investigations by Providers for Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)
Wednesday, Oct. 7
1–2:30 p.m.
Register here for the webinar.

Intermediate Care Facility Foundations
Monday, Oct. 12
1–2:30 p.m.
Register here for the webinar.

Senate Bill 463: Workplace Prevention Requirements for ICF
Friday, Oct. 16
10–11 a.m.
Register here for the webinar.

LIVE Training

Immediate Care Facilities Registration for the following Joint Training Opportunities.

Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: Prevention and Response in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs)
Wednesday, Sept. 23
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
San Antonio, TX

Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: Prevention and Response in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs)
Tuesday, Oct. 20
8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.
Abilene, TX

Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: Prevention and Response in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs)
Thursday, Oct. 22
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Amarillo, TX

May 14th, 2026

April & May 2026 LTCR Provider Webinar Training Opportunities & In-Person Training

Home and Community-Based and Texas Home Living Provider (HCS/TxHmL) and Individualized Skills and Socialization Joint Trainingwebinars:

TAC Updates for Individualized Skills and Socialization Providers
Thursday, April 9
2:30–5 p.m.
Register here for the webinar.

Host Home and Companion Care for Home and Community Based Services Providers
Thursday, April 16
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Register here for the webinar.

TAC Updates for Individualized Skills and Socialization Providers
Friday, April 17
1:30–4 p.m.
Register here for the webinar.

Immediate Care Facility (ICF) Joint Training webinars:

Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Changes and Self-Reporting Incidents (ICF)
Wednesday, April 8
1–2:30 p.m.
Register here for the webinar.

Internal Investigations by Providers for Intermediate Care Facilities
Thursday, April 9
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Register here for the webinar.

Scope and severity for ALF, DAHS, ICF/IID, and PPECC Providers
Thursday, April 16
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Register here for the webinar.

ICF Foundations
Wednesday, April 22
10–11:30 a.m.
Register here for the webinar.

Plan of Removal (POR) During Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Situations vs Plan of Corrections for Intermediate Care Facilities
Friday, April 24
10 a.m. to noon
Register here for the webinar.

March 23rd, 2026

March & April 2026 LTCR Provider Webinar Training Opportunities & In-Person Training

HCS

Webinar:

Host Home and Companion Care for Home and Community-Based Services Providers 

Mar 31, 2026 class is full!

ICF

Webinar:

 Reporting Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation Changes and Self-Reporting Incidents for Intermediate Care Facilities

Register on GoTo Webinar for Wednesday, April 08, 2026 from 1:00PM-2:30PM

Webinar:

Internal Investigations by Providers for Intermediate Care Facilities 

Register on GoTo Webinar for Thursday, April 09, 2026 from 11:00AM-12:30PM

 

Webinar:

 Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) Foundations 

Register at GoTo Webinar for, Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Register at GoTo Webinar for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 10:00AM-11:30AM
November 8th, 2025

November 2025 LTCR Provider Webinar & In-Person Training Opportunities

HCS/TxHmL Webinars

Death Notifications and Provider Investigation Reports for HCS/TxHmL Providers
Tuesday, Nov. 25
3–4 p.m.
Register here for the webinar.

HCS/TxHmL In-Person Training

Register here for any of the following HCS and TxHmL Joint Training Opportunities

Writing Acceptable Plans of Correction for HCS and TxHmL Providers 
Thursday, Nov. 13
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Palestine, TX

ISS Webinars

Writing Plans of Correction for Individualized Skills and Socialization Providers
Wednesday, Nov. 19
1:30–3 p.m.
Register here for the webinar.

For more training opportunities, visit the Joint Training Course Catalog.