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This course meets the Washington State DSHS requirement for Adult Family Home providers. Most of our instructors are current/past board members of the Adult Family Home Council of Washington State. The class is strongly suggested for Resident Managers but is not required. For more information regarding all training requirements, please visit the DSHS website.

Requirements:

• Students must register using their legal first/last name to receive a DSHS Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course.

• Students must provide a valid photo ID card on the first day of class.

• DSHS requires 54 hours of training to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.  Students must attend all class sessions.

AFH Admin Online Classes 

• A Desktop or Laptop is required for online learning.  Cellphones & Tablets are not allowed as students will be unable to complete required assignments and access Canvas properly. 
• They are held using Zoom & Canvas. Canvas is Highline College's student learning platform.  Students will be required before the 1st day of class to set up their Highline Canvas account.  Instructions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 7-10 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Zoom & Canvas access are required to complete the course.
• Textbook: A pdf copy of the textbook will be emailed to all students.  If you would like a hard copy of the textbook, you can pick it up at the Highline College Continuing Education office located at 23609 Pacific Hwy South, Suite #202, Des Moines, WA, 98198. 

New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:

How to Join Zoom (3:30)

Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)

This course meets the Washington State DSHS requirement for Adult Family Home providers. Most of our instructors are current/past board members of the Adult Family Home Council of Washington State. The class is strongly suggested for Resident Managers but is not required. For more information regarding all training requirements, please visit the DSHS website.

Requirements:

• Students must register using their legal first/last name to receive a DSHS Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course.

• Students must provide a valid photo ID card on the first day of class.

• DSHS requires 54 hours of training to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.  Students must attend all class sessions.

AFH Admin Online Classes 

• A Desktop or Laptop is required for online learning.  Cellphones & Tablets are not allowed as students will be unable to complete required assignments and access Canvas properly. 
• They are held using Zoom & Canvas. Canvas is Highline College's student learning platform.  Students will be required before the 1st day of class to set up their Highline Canvas account.  Instructions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 7-10 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Zoom & Canvas access are required to complete the course.
• Textbook: A pdf copy of the textbook will be emailed to all students.  If you would like a hard copy of the textbook, you can pick it up at the Highline College Continuing Education office located at 23609 Pacific Hwy South, Suite #202, Des Moines, WA, 98198. 

New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:

How to Join Zoom (3:30)

Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)

This course meets the Washington State DSHS requirement for Adult Family Home providers. Most of our instructors are current/past board members of the Adult Family Home Council of Washington State. The class is strongly suggested for Resident Managers but is not required. For more information regarding all training requirements, please visit the DSHS website.

Requirements:

• Students must register using their legal first/last name to receive a DSHS Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course.

• Students must provide a valid photo ID card on the first day of class.

• DSHS requires 54 hours of training to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.  Students must attend all class sessions.

AFH Admin Online Classes 

• A Desktop or Laptop is required for online learning.  Cellphones & Tablets are not allowed as students will be unable to complete required assignments and access Canvas properly. 
• They are held using Zoom & Canvas. Canvas is Highline College's student learning platform.  Students will be required before the 1st day of class to set up their Highline Canvas account.  Instructions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 7-10 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Zoom & Canvas access are required to complete the course.
• Textbook: A pdf copy of the textbook will be emailed to all students.  If you would like a hard copy of the textbook, you can pick it up at the Highline College Continuing Education office located at 23609 Pacific Hwy South, Suite #202, Des Moines, WA, 98198. 

New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:

How to Join Zoom (3:30)

Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)

This course meets the Washington State DSHS requirement for Adult Family Home providers. Most of our instructors are current/past board members of the Adult Family Home Council of Washington State. The class is strongly suggested for Resident Managers but is not required. For more information regarding all training requirements, please visit the DSHS website.

Requirements:

• Students must register using their legal first/last name to receive a DSHS Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course.

• Students must provide a valid photo ID card on the first day of class.

• DSHS requires 54 hours of training to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.  Students must attend all class sessions.

AFH Admin Online Classes 

• A Desktop or Laptop is required for online learning.  Cellphones & Tablets are not allowed as students will be unable to complete required assignments and access Canvas properly. 
• They are held using Zoom & Canvas. Canvas is Highline College's student learning platform.  Students will be required before the 1st day of class to set up their Highline Canvas account.  Instructions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 7-10 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Zoom & Canvas access are required to complete the course.
• Textbook: A pdf copy of the textbook will be emailed to all students.  If you would like a hard copy of the textbook, you can pick it up at the Highline College Continuing Education office located at 23609 Pacific Hwy South, Suite #202, Des Moines, WA, 98198. 

New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:

How to Join Zoom (3:30)

Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)

This course meets the Washington State DSHS requirement for Adult Family Home providers. Most of our instructors are current/past board members of the Adult Family Home Council of Washington State. The class is strongly suggested for Resident Managers but is not required. For more information regarding all training requirements, please visit the DSHS website.

Requirements:

• Students must register using their legal first/last name to receive a DSHS Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course.

• Students must provide a valid photo ID card on the first day of class.

• DSHS requires 54 hours of training to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.  Students must attend all class sessions.

AFH Admin Online Classes 

• A Desktop or Laptop is required for online learning.  Cellphones & Tablets are not allowed as students will be unable to complete required assignments and access Canvas properly. 
• They are held using Zoom & Canvas. Canvas is Highline College's student learning platform.  Students will be required before the 1st day of class to set up their Highline Canvas account.  Instructions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 7-10 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Zoom & Canvas access are required to complete the course.
• Textbook: A pdf copy of the textbook will be emailed to all students.  If you would like a hard copy of the textbook, you can pick it up at the Highline College Continuing Education office located at 23609 Pacific Hwy South, Suite #202, Des Moines, WA, 98198. 

New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:

How to Join Zoom (3:30)

Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)

This course meets the Washington State DSHS requirement for Adult Family Home providers. Most of our instructors are current/past board members of the Adult Family Home Council of Washington State. The class is strongly suggested for Resident Managers but is not required. For more information regarding all training requirements, please visit the DSHS website.

Requirements:

• Students must register using their legal first/last name to receive a DSHS Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course.

• Students must provide a valid photo ID card on the first day of class.

• DSHS requires 54 hours of training to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.  Students must attend all class sessions.

AFH Admin Online Classes 

• A Desktop or Laptop is required for online learning.  Cellphones & Tablets are not allowed as students will be unable to complete required assignments and access Canvas properly. 
• They are held using Zoom & Canvas. Canvas is Highline College's student learning platform.  Students will be required before the 1st day of class to set up their Highline Canvas account.  Instructions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 7-10 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Zoom & Canvas access are required to complete the course.
• Textbook: A pdf copy of the textbook will be emailed to all students.  If you would like a hard copy of the textbook, you can pick it up at the Highline College Continuing Education office located at 23609 Pacific Hwy South, Suite #202, Des Moines, WA, 98198. 

New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:

How to Join Zoom (3:30)

Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)

***Important Information***

• This class is completely online. Students must complete a 2-hour self-paced course prior to attending this training. Students who do not complete the pre-work course, cannot attend the second part of the training.

• Students will receive a link to the 2-hour training course from the instructor at least 2-weeks prior to the course.  This email will be sent to the email address provided during the time of registration. 

• Once students have successfully completed the 2-hour self-paced training course, they will receive a second email with a Zoom link to allow them access to their virtual classroom on the scheduled class date.

• Both audio and video will be needed for participation in the second portion of any virtual course. Participation is expected.

Course Description

You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack.  Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor in need. The National Council for Behavioral Health certifies individuals throughout the nation to provide Mental Health First Aid courses to prepare their communities with the knowledge and skills to help individuals who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.  Identified on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices, the training helps the public better identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses. 

Textbook & Cost

• Textbooks will be available electronically and will be sent within one of the two emails that you will receive from the Instructor.

• There is no cost to this course as tuition is generously supported by grant funds.

Certificate Requirements:

Students must complete both pre-work and the live session to receive a certificate.

This course is approved by DSHS and provides an overview of Dementia and teaches various approaches for effective care management. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion with an 80% or better. Can be applied toward DSHS CE hours within the same calendar year. This course follows the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Guidelines.

New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:

How to Join Zoom (3:30)

Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)

This course is approved by DSHS and provides an overview of Dementia and teaches various approaches for effective care management. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion with an 80% or better. Can be applied toward DSHS CE hours within the same calendar year. This course follows the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Guidelines.

New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:

How to Join Zoom (3:30)

Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)

Approved by DSHS, the issue of diabetes is a major health concern in the United States. Diabetes adds significantly to the difficulty of caregiving in long-term care settings, with complications related to insulin management, nutrition, exercise, and skincare among other issues. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion with an 80% or better. Can be applied toward DSHS CE hours within the same calendar year.

New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:

How to Join Zoom (3:30)

Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)

This course is approved by DSHS and provides an overview of Mental Health and teaches various approaches to effective care management. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion with an 80% or better. Can be applied toward DSHS CE hours within the same calendar year. This course follows the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Guidelines.

New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:

How to Join Zoom (3:30)

Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)