Our 75-hour HCA program uses a Hybrid Learning Model to combine the flexibility of online theory with the necessity of hands-on expertise.

• Orientation & Safety (5 Hours): Get started immediately with our 100% online, self-paced orientation (2 hours) and safety (3 hours) modules. This foundational training prepares you for the care setting.

• Core Basic Training (54 Hours): Core Basic Training is a foundational educational program for long-term care workers. It teaches essential caregiving skills, safety protocols, and client rights, and is a vital step toward becoming a certified Home Care Aide (HCA.

  • 38-Hour Theory (Online): Topics include; Fundamentals of care giving, Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Client rights and advocacy, Safety, emergency procedures, and infection control. 
    

  • 16-Hour Clinical Skills Lab (In-Person): Learn hands on the HCA skills in a professional environment. We partner with fully equipped lab facilities across Washington to provide regional access. Choose the site closest to you:

    • King County: Federal Way 

    • Spokane County: Spokane 

    • Clark County: Vancouver 

Nurse Delegation:

Expand your scope of practice with our DSHS-approved Nurse Delegation modules. Both are 100% online and self-paced.

• Nurse Delegation Core (9 Hours): Essential training for nursing assistants and home care aides to perform delegated tasks.

• Nurse Delegation: Special Focus on Diabetes (3 Hours): A specialized module focused on insulin administration and diabetic care.

• This course provides basics for RN delegated tasks such as medication assistance, and patient specific procedures per rules and regulations regarding nurse delegation.

• Dementia Level 1 Specialty Training (8 hours): (Virtual via Zoom)

• This course is for caregivers, resident managers, and providers in long term care settings. You will obtain an introduction to the different types of dementia.

• Mental Health Level 1 Specialty Training (8 hours): (Virtual via Zoom)

• This course is for caregivers, resident managers, and providers in long term care settings. You will obtain an introduction to Mental Health and Dementia Specialty Training.