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 workers.

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 workers.

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:

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Recreational Activities (NEW)
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Medical Needs (NEW)
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: The Disease Process (NEW)
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: ADLs and Behaviors (NEW)
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Behaviors (NEW)
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Ethical and Family Issues (NEW)
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Communication Needs (NEW)
Understanding Depression and Suicide in Older Adults (NEW)
Understanding Sepsis (NEW)
Employee Wellness - Healthy Eating on a Budget (NEW)
Implementing Engaging Activity Programs (NEW)
Person Centered Care Planning for People Living with Dementia (NEW)
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Activities
Management of Advanced Dementia in Hospice
Management of COPD
Managing Blood Glucose Levels
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Environmental, Health, & Safety

Online trainings in this Library category include:

Observation and Reporting (NEW)
Understanding Antibiotic Therapies (NEW)
The Respiratory System
Parasites-Lice, Scabies, and Bed Bugs
Stroke Awareness
The Process of Aging
Slow Healing wounds and Nutrition
The Musculoskeletal System
The Mental Health System
The Nervous System
Housekeeping Basics
Enriching the Dining Experience
Promoting Safe Eating
Performing Safe Transfers
Cleaning and Maintaining Carpeting
Companion Homemaker: Safety and Housekeeping
An Administrators Guide to Housekeeping
Food Safety Fundamentals
Winter Safety Tips
Using Technology with Seniors

Direct Care

Online trainings in this Library category include:

Transdermal Patches Self-Paced (NEW)
Dementia Care: Bathing (NEW)
Wound Care: Developing a Plan of Care (NEW)
Activities Professionals: Best Practices (NEW)
Medication Management Assistance (NEW)
The Basics of Defensive Driving
Care of Sexual and Gender Minority Populations
Keeping Kitchens Clean and Food Safe
Dressing and Grooming Tips
Activities-Encouraging Resident Participation
Effective Communication
Handling Aggressive Behaviors
Get ready, Get Set, Cook
Working With Families and Children
Recognizing & Reporting Abnormal Observations
Working with Non-Compliant Clients
Ostomy Care
Ostomy Care Pt. 2
Giving a Complete Bed Bath
Catheter and Perineal Care
Basics of Medication Management

Diversity & Ethics

Online trainings in this Library category include:

Bias in Healthcare (NEW)
Implicit Bias in Healthcare (NEW)
Implicit Bias for the Healthcare Professional (NEW)
Dealing with Family Members
Understanding Domestic Violence
Resident Rights in Assisted Living
Knowing the Rights of Residents
Protecting Resident Rights in Assisted living Facilities
Harassment in the Workplace Self-Paced
Preventing, Identifying, and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Understanding Special Communication Needs
eCourse: Protecting Resident rights in Nursing Facilities
Changing the Culture to Person-Centered Care
Harassment in the Workplace
Patient Bill of Rights
Grieving With and For Your Clients
End Of Life Care
Essentials of HIPAA
Communication: Patronizing Language

Caregiver Development

Online trainings in this Library category include:

Employee Wellness: Managing Emotions (NEW)
Employee Wellness: Balancing Work and Life (NEW)
Risk Managment Principles (NEW)
Reporting and Documenting Client Care (NEW)
The Normal Aging Process (NEW)
Understanding Sexual Harassment (NEW)
Service Plans for Assisted Living Facilities
Observing, Reporting, and Documenting
Reminiscing with Your Resident Self-Paced
Home Health Customer Service
Preventing and Managing Accidents
Emergency Management in Home-Based Care
Employee Wellness - Dental and Oral Health
Employee Wellness - Diabetes Prevention
Being Survey Ready
Medical Device and Incident Reporting
Basics of Corporate Compliance
An Overview of Quality Dementia Care
Home Health Aide Survival skills
Customer Service in Dining rooms

Training Content Coming Soon

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Treatment Approaches
An Overview of the Therapy Disciplines
Employee Wellness: Caregiving Side Effects
Identifying Fall Risk in Assisted Living Self-Paced
Understanding Nutrition and Hydration

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Let us know your questions, concerns, or suggestions for improvement. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

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

Help Desk Support Available

Mon	08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Tue	08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Wed	08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Thu	08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Fri	08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed