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Specialty training for professionals working in long-term care settings (Adult Family Homes and Assisted Living) with people experiencing dementia. This DSHS-approved certification curriculum will enable students to explore the different types of dementias. You will learn communication techniques, behavioral interventions, deal with hallucinations, delusions, medications, and understand approaches in care as you assist folks with their activities of daily living (ADLs). This training applies to providers, resident managers, and caregivers.

Specialty training for professionals working, in long-term care settings (Adult Family Homes and Assisted Livings) with people experiencing mental disorders. This DSHS-approved certification curriculum will enable students to obtain an introduction to the most common psychiatric disorders recognized in the populations served. You will review condition symptoms, treatment options, care giving considerations, communication skills, multicultural considerations, resident struggles, medications and caregiver self care. This training applies to providers, resident managers and caregivers.

Study and practice in preparation for the Washington State certification examination as a nursing assistant. The 6-week program includes 53.5 hours of classroom instruction and 61.50 hours of supervised clinical experience for nursing assistants in long-term care settings. Topics include anatomy and physiology, resident rights, concepts of death and dying, dementia care, legal aspects of care, scope of practice of the nursing assistant, function of the health care team, communication skills, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, and restorative care. Course includes BLS CPR and First Aid class and 7 hour HIV.

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Meet the Washington State DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator education requirement for Adult Family Home business owners (provider) to become licensed as an Adult Family Home (AFH) provider or to be employed as a resident manager. Learn the concepts and principles of adult home management. Examine the roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, the licensing process, business operations of the home, staff management, resident care issues, and resident rights. Students will be assessed on their proficiency prior to the start of class in English, reading, writing, and math. You must have a 6th grade level (ABE 3) in English and a 4th grade Level (ABE 2) in math. Basic computer skills are also required including accessing the internet, MS Word and MS Excel.

In these fun and practical lessons, gain the medical math skills you need for anything from calculating dosages to using scientific formulas. Explore three different methods you can use for dosage calculations: proportions, dimensional analysis, and the formula method. Learn an easy formula that you can apply to many dosage calculations.

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Do you love animals? Have you ever thought about a career as a veterinary assistant? This course, taught by a practicing veterinarian and college instructor, will give you the information you need to prepare for work in veterinary hospitals. Special lessons will target specific aspects of veterinary assistant duties. You'll also understand the hazards of working in a veterinary setting so that you can protect yourself from x-ray exposure, infections carried by animals, and potential damage from teeth and claws.

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Do you love animals? Have you ever thought about a career as a veterinary assistant? This intensive course will provide the information you need to become a productive member of a veterinary team. The course is designed for people who want to work as veterinary assistants at veterinary hospitals and for those already employed in related positions. Upon completion of the course, you will also have the opportunity to gain access to an Externship Starter Kit. Are you looking for veterinary assistant schools near you? The course covers all the requirements that hospitals and veterinarians' offices look for, and more! You'll learn about every aspect of veterinary assisting, including anatomy and physiology, animal restraint, laboratory sample collection, assisting in surgery and dentistry, prescription preparation, and taking radiographs. You'll also learn how to interact professionally with clients and gain the expertise you need to educate them about key topics in pet care, such as nutrition, vaccinations, and administering medication. The course concludes with a lesson to prepare you for the job market, in which you'll see how to create an effective resume, advance your expertise, and develop strong interview skills. You will truly learn everything you need to know to be successful in your new career.

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