The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services website provides guidance on training requirements & classes.

“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. Visit CareLearn Washington for more information.”

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:

• Adult Family Homes

• Assisted Living Facilities

• Home Care Agencies

• Individual Providers (IPs)

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

DSHS Training Materials:

• DSHS Training Materials Available for Download

• Order Printed DSHS Training Materials

Training Rules – Washington Administrative Codes:

• Home and Community Services and Programs (388-71)

• Residential Long-Term Care Services Training (388-112A)

• Summary of chapter 388-112A WAC Changes (PDF)

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