What’s New
Fundamentals of Caregiving, 3rd edition: The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving (RFOC) textbook has undergone a major transformation and is now the Fundamentals of Caregiving, 3rd edition (FOC). View the DSHS Fundamentals of Caregiving FAQs (PDF) for more information.
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 the Microsoft Teams videoconferencing platform. Instructors who have questions about their training programs are encouraged to join via computer, mobile app or call in by phone. For more information, visit Instructor Webinars and Training Resources.
Quick Links
Adult Education Training Schedule
Instructor Webinars and Training Resources
Training Program and Instructor Application Forms
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.
Visit CareLearn Washington for more information.
Long-Term Care Worker Training Updates
- Facility Instructor Qualification Requirements (PDF)
- 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
- 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
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 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)