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Online Trainings Funded by the Mental Health Transformation Initiative

This portal provides access to a variety of training topics for family and paid long term care professionals.

Available 24/7

Online Trainings Funded by the Mental Health Transformation Initiative

This portal provides access to a variety of training topics for family and paid long term care professionals.

Mission

Who We Serve

Who We Serve

Who We Serve

Direct care professionals working in Washington State for an Adult Family Home, Assisted Living Facility, Enhanced Service Facility, or Home Care Agency not affiliated with the SEIU; as well as Unpaid Caregivers who provide assistance to family members or friends.

Washington Long Term Care Services & Supports

How We Serve

Who We Serve

Who We Serve

CareLearn Washington has been designed to provide caregivers, affordable, quality, and accessible online learning opportunities.

It serves as an additional resource for caregivers who need to earn continuing education credits. CareLearn increases access to training and can reduce the amount of time caregivers need to be away from the people they care for.

Available Training Libraries & Titles

Condition Specific

Online trainings in this Library category include:

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease (NEW)
Understanding Dementia (NEW)
Dementia Care: Activities for People with memory Problems (NEW)
Dementia Care: Alzheimer's and Nutrition (NEW)
Huntington's Disease and Dementia (NEW)
All about Parkinson's Disease (New)
Understanding Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Understanding Autism
Understanding Congestive Heart Failure
Understanding Depression
Understanding Seizures
Understanding Cerebral Vascular Accidents
Understanding Arthritis
Heart Failure
Depression in Older Adults: The Basics
All about Alzheimer's & Dementia
Safe Environments for People with Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease

Environmental, Health, & Safety

Online trainings in this Library category include:

Identifying Fall Risk in Assisted Living (NEW)
Body Systems and the Aging Process Self-Paced (NEW)
Understanding Heart Attacks (NEW)
Understanding Fall Risk Factors (NEW)
Handling Food Safely
Handling Biomedical Waste
Summer Safety Tips
Understanding Abuse
Understanding Neglect
Common Infectious Conditions
Urinary Tract Infections

Direct Care

Online trainings in this Library category include:

Documentation of Activities of Daily Living (NEW)
Assisting With Dressing (NEW)
Prevention of Urinary tract Infections (NEW)
Safe Transfers (NEW)
Handling Incontinence of the Bowel and Bladder (NEW)
Assisting Residents with Activities of Daily Living
Bathing Tips
Common Ambulatory Aids
Managing Aggressive Behaviors
Perineal and Catheter Care
Principals of Cooking
Supporting Resident Mobility
Using Assistive Devices
Preventing Pressure Injuries
Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Proper Positioning
Helping New Clients Adjust
Assisting With IADLS

Diversity & Ethics

Online trainings in this Library category include:

Respecting Diversity: Residents, Staff, and Families
Introduction to Person-Centered Care in Assisted living
Essentials of Resident Rights
Environment: Routines and Consistency for Comfort
Cultural Competence in Home Care
Being a Companion Caregiver
Understanding Cultural Diversity
Person Centered Care and Cultural Change
Communication: Courtesy
Communication: Patronizing Language
Ethics and the Care of Persons Living with Dementia
Use of Cultural Competence in Home Care

Caregiver Development

Online trainings in this Library category include:

Employee Wellness - Alcohol Use: How Much Is Too Much? (NEW)
Employee Wellness - Importance of Physical Fitness (NEW)
Bullying in the Workplace (NEW)
Maintaining Confidentiality (NEW)
Stress Management for the Caregiver
Aging Changes and Considerations
Attitudes and Behaviors of Being a Professional
Handling Complaints
Building Trust and Confidence with Clients
About Advanced Directives
Adult Failure to Thrive

Training Content Coming Soon

About Hepatitis
Protecting Resident Rights in Nursing Facilities Self-paced
Protecting client Rights in Home Care
Basics of Hand Hygiene
Activities: Creating a well-rounded program
Employee Wellness - Work Life Balance
Employee Wellness - Self-Care for Frontline Professionals
Employee Wellness - Managing Stress
Employee Wellness - Smoking Cessation: Ready, Set, Quit!

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CareLearnWA

Washington, United States

Online Training available 24 hours a day. Administrators available Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm carelearnsupport@dshs.wa.gov

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