Becoming a certified Home Care Aide (HCA-C) in Washington State opens up a fulfilling career path in the healthcare sector. It can be a long-term career or a way to gain experience as you work toward becoming a nurse or another type of health professional.
To become an HCA-C and maintain your certification, you need to complete the HCA training and take the state licensing test. We offer a comprehensive initial HCA caregiver training, a Bridge HCA to Nursing Assistant, and a variety of continuing education (CE) options to help you maintain your credentials.
Becoming a Caregiver: 75-Hour Comprehensive HCA-C Training Programs
Sunrise Services offers a comprehensive 75-hour Basic Home Care Aide Training program that meets all the education requirements for HCA-C certification. This type of training is essential for those aspiring to become licensed caregivers, ensuring you meet the state’s rigorous standards.
Sunrise’s 75-hour training is a blend of online and in-person instruction. Here’s what it includes:
Orientation and Safety Training
The program begins with a mandatory 5-hour Orientation and Safety Training, covering foundational knowledge and best practices. This part of the training is fully online and must be completed before you start working with clients. If you have completed this class in a long-term care facility, simply make a copy of it and send it to enrollment@sunriseemail.com.
Core Basic Training
The core of the program is the 54-hour Basic Training, combining 38 hours of coursework and two days of hands-on skills practice in a lab setting. This segment of the training not only equips you with practical caregiving skills but also helps prepare you for the Washington State certification exam, which you must take within 150 days of completing your training.
Population-Specific Training Programs
You must also complete 16 hours of Population-Specific Training. You must choose at least two population concerns or conditions to learn about, such as dementia, mental health, and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI). (Now, just Dementia and Mental Health as they will need it if they bridge to NAC). These courses are conducted on-site or live (virtually) to provide in-depth understanding and hands-on experience.
At Sunrise, all courses and instructors are approved by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), ensuring that you receive high-quality training. Once you have completed our 75-hour training, you can begin the state certification testing process.
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Enroll NowMaintaining Your Certification With CE Credits
Maintaining your Home Care Aide-Certified (HCA-C) credentials in Washington State requires ongoing education. Sunrise Services offers a variety of Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) approved Continuing Education (CE) classes to help you meet the yearly 12-credit requirement for license renewal. These online courses are designed to keep your knowledge current and introduce you to the latest practices in caregiving.
If you want to purchase all your CE credit courses at once, you can choose Sunrise’s CE bundle. We provide a fresh bundle of courses each year, ensuring that you always have access to new and relevant topics.
Whether you’re interested in learning more about managing specific conditions or improving workplace safety, Sunrise has a course to suit your needs. As of August 2024, we offer CE credit courses on the following topics:
- Mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression
- Helping clients with specific disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and cerebral palsy
- How addiction works and how you can help as a caregiver
- Working with bariatric clients
- Workplace environment concerns such as bed bugs or food safety
- Cultural sensitivity
- De-escalation skills
- Client rights
You can purchase courses as a complete 12-credit bundle or individually throughout the year, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. This ongoing education not only fulfills the state requirements but also helps you provide better care to your clients. (seems repetitive to above. Purchase you could add it there.
Get Started With DSHS-Approved Caregiver Training Programs
Ready to take the next step in your caregiving career? Enroll in Sunrise’s HCA comprehensive caregiver training today! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your skills, our DSHS-approved courses offer the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to excel.
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