What’s New
Fundamentals of Caregiving, 3rd edition
The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving textbook has undergone a major transformation and is now the Fundamentals of Caregiving, 3rd edition. (Multiple Language PDFs)
New Instructor Webinars and Training Resources Page
The Instructor Webinars and Training Resources page is intended to help guide Community Instructors and Facility Instructors in building high-quality long-term care worker training programs. The webinars have been recorded for instructors to watch at their convenience.
Virtual Office Hours
Virtual office hours are held with Training Unit Program Managers as a live open forum using Microsoft Teams. Instructors who have questions about their training programs are encouraged to join via computer, mobile app, or by phone. For more information, visit Instructor Webinars and Training Resources.
Quick Links
- Training Policy and Curriculum Updates
- Adult Education Training Schedule (PDF)
- Instructor Webinars and Training Resources
- Find a training class
- Training Program and Instructor Application Forms
- Becoming a Paid Caregiver
CareLearn Washington
CareLearn is an online training solution that provides accessible DSHS-approved training and continuing education on a variety of topics. CareLearn helps non-union, family and paid long-term caregivers in various care settings easily access free training and can reduce the amount of time caregivers need to be away from the people they care for.
Visit CareLearn Washington to access online training, continuing education, and resources for long‑term care professionals.
Training Updates
- Facility Instructor Qualification Requirements (PDF)
- Community Instructor Qualification Requirements (PDF)
Summary of Training Requirements
Home Care Aide Training, Certification and Testing
- Becoming a Home Care Aide
- Home Care Aide Certification Checklist
- Washington State Department of Health Home Care Aide resource page
- Fingerprint-based Background Checks Information
- The Prometric Exam Preparation Materials page
Teach Classes, Get Curricula Approved and Update Training
- Continuing Education Information
- Conference, Seminar and Webinar Application Information
- Online Training Standards
- Virtual Classroom Training Standards
- Home Care Agencies that want to train their own staff
- Adult Family Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Training Approval Information
- Community Instructor Application and Approval Information
- Instructor Webinars and Training Resources
- Training Policy and Curriculum Updates
Approved Training
- Find Approved Training and Classes for Home Care Aides
- Businesses Offering DSHS Approved CE Curriculum.
- Apply CPR/First Aid Training Hours as CE
- Food Safety and Food Worker Card Renewal as CE
DSHS Training Materials
Training Rules – Washington Administrative Codes
- Home and Community Services and Programs (388-71)
- Residential Long-Term Care Services Training (388-112A)