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What’s New – CareLearn Washington for long-term care facility professionals
CareLearn Washington provides access to professional online training, including DSHS approved continuing education, for long-term care professionals in adult family homes, assisted living facilities, and enhanced services facilities.
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Long-Term Care Worker Training Updates
- View the schedule of upcoming DSHS Adult Education classes. (PDF)
- View Facility Instructor Qualification Requirements (PDF)
- View Community Instructor Qualification Requirements (PDF)
Summary of Training Requirements
Home Care Aide Training, Certification and Testing
- Overview of 75 hour Home Care Aide Training and Certification
- Home Care Aide Certification Checklist
- Home Care Aide Certification Application Packet
- Fingerprint-based Background Checks Information
Teach Classes, Get Curricula Approved and Update Training
- Continuing Education Information
- Conference, Seminar and Webinar Application Information
- Online and Virtual Classroom Training Standards
- Adult Family Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Training Approval Information
- Community Instructor Application and Approval Information
- Community Instructor Tools and Resources
Approved Training, Classes, and Conferences
- Find Approved Training and Classes for Home Care Aides
- Conferences, Seminars and Webinar Approved for CE
- Businesses Offering DSHS Approved CE Curriculum.
- Apply CPR/First Aide Training Hours as CE
- Food Safety and Food Worker Care Renewal as CE
- Community Integration Training