Adult Family Home (AFH) Administrator Training

This 54-hour online course meets the Washington State DSHS training requirement for AFH providers. Taught by experienced professionals, it’s recommended for Resident Managers and awards a DSHS Certificate of Completion upon successful completion.  For official guidelines, visit the DSHS website.

• Technology: Online class via Zoom/Canvas. Desktop or laptop required (no tablets/phones)
• Attendance: Full participation/attendance required for certification. The first day of class is a MANDATORY orientation and information session.
• Certificate Requirement: Complete all homework and earn at least 80% to receive a certificate per DSHS policy.
• Materials: PDF textbook emailed; printed copies available for pickup

• Zoom Help: Join Zoom (3:30) | Audio/Video Setup (2:40)

Adult Family Home (AFH) Administrator Training

This 54-hour online course meets the Washington State DSHS training requirement for AFH providers. Taught by experienced professionals, it’s recommended for Resident Managers and awards a DSHS Certificate of Completion upon successful completion.  For official guidelines, visit the DSHS website.

• Technology: Online class via Zoom/Canvas. Desktop or laptop required (no tablets/phones)
• Attendance: Full participation/attendance required for certification. The first day of class is a MANDATORY orientation and information session.
• Certificate Requirement: Complete all homework and earn at least 80% to receive a certificate per DSHS policy.
• Materials: PDF textbook emailed; printed copies available for pickup

• Zoom Help: Join Zoom (3:30) | Audio/Video Setup (2:40)

Adult Family Home (AFH) Administrator Training

This 54-hour online course meets the Washington State DSHS training requirement for AFH providers. Taught by experienced professionals, it’s recommended for Resident Managers and awards a DSHS Certificate of Completion upon successful completion.  For official guidelines, visit the DSHS website.

• Technology: Online class via Zoom/Canvas. Desktop or laptop required (no tablets/phones)
• Attendance: Full participation/attendance required for certification. The first day of class is a MANDATORY orientation and information session.
• Certificate Requirement: Complete all homework and earn at least 80% to receive a certificate per DSHS policy.
• Materials: PDF textbook emailed; printed copies available for pickup

• Zoom Help: Join Zoom (3:30) | Audio/Video Setup (2:40)

Adult Family Home (AFH) Administrator Training

This 54-hour online course meets the Washington State DSHS training requirement for AFH providers. Taught by experienced professionals, it’s recommended for Resident Managers and awards a DSHS Certificate of Completion upon successful completion.  For official guidelines, visit the DSHS website.

• Technology: Online class via Zoom/Canvas. Desktop or laptop required (no tablets/phones)
• Attendance: Full participation/attendance required for certification. The first day of class is a MANDATORY orientation and information session.
• Certificate Requirement: Complete all homework and earn at least 80% to receive a certificate per DSHS policy.
• Materials: PDF textbook emailed; printed copies available for pickup

• Zoom Help: Join Zoom (3:30) | Audio/Video Setup (2:40)

Adult Family Home (AFH) Administrator Training

This 54-hour online course meets the Washington State DSHS training requirement for AFH providers. Taught by experienced professionals, it’s recommended for Resident Managers and awards a DSHS Certificate of Completion upon successful completion.  For official guidelines, visit the DSHS website.

• Technology: Online class via Zoom/Canvas. Desktop or laptop required (no tablets/phones)
• Attendance: Full participation/attendance required for certification. The first day of class is a MANDATORY orientation and information session.
• Certificate Requirement: Complete all homework and earn at least 80% to receive a certificate per DSHS policy.
• Materials: PDF textbook emailed; printed copies available for pickup

• Zoom Help: Join Zoom (3:30) | Audio/Video Setup (2:40)

Adult Family Home (AFH) Administrator Training

This 54-hour online course meets the Washington State DSHS training requirement for AFH providers. Taught by experienced professionals, it’s recommended for Resident Managers and awards a DSHS Certificate of Completion upon successful completion.  For official guidelines, visit the DSHS website.

• Technology: Online class via Zoom/Canvas. Desktop or laptop required (no tablets/phones)
• Attendance: Full participation/attendance required for certification. The first day of class is a MANDATORY orientation and information session.
• Certificate Requirement: Complete all homework and earn at least 80% to receive a certificate per DSHS policy.
• Materials: PDF textbook emailed; printed copies available for pickup

• Zoom Help: Join Zoom (3:30) | Audio/Video Setup (2:40)

Adult Family Home (AFH) Administrator Training

This 54-hour online course meets the Washington State DSHS training requirement for AFH providers. Taught by experienced professionals, it’s recommended for Resident Managers and awards a DSHS Certificate of Completion upon successful completion.  For official guidelines, visit the DSHS website.

• Technology: Online class via Zoom/Canvas. Desktop or laptop required (no tablets/phones)
• Attendance: Full participation/attendance required for certification. The first day of class is a MANDATORY orientation and information session.
• Certificate Requirement: Complete all homework and earn at least 80% to receive a certificate per DSHS policy.
• Materials: PDF textbook emailed; printed copies available for pickup

• Zoom Help: Join Zoom (3:30) | Audio/Video Setup (2:40)

DSHS-Approved Dementia Care Training

This course provides an overview of dementia and strategies for effective care, following Washington State DSHS guidelines. A Certificate of Completion is awarded with a score of 80% or higher and may count toward DSHS CE hours (must be used within the same calendar year).

DSHS Requirements:

• Register with your legal name
• Show photo ID at class start
• Use Zoom on a desktop or laptop (phones/tablets not allowed)
• Keep video/audio on and visible during class
• Zoom link sent 5–7 days prior

Student testimonials:

“I highly enjoyed the class. The instructor Deborah Carson was great and really made the time fly”.

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

How to Join Zoom (3:30)              Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)

DSHS-Approved Mental Health Training

This course offers a DSHS-approved overview of mental health and teaches effective care strategies for diverse settings. Aligned with Washington State DSHS guidelines, the course awards a Certificate of Completion with a score of 80% or higher. Eligible for DSHS CE hours within the same calendar year.

Requirements

• Register using your legal name
• Present a valid photo ID at class start
• Use Zoom on a desktop or laptop (phones/tablets not allowed)
• Keep video/audio on and in view throughout class
• Zoom link provided 5–7 days before class

Student Testimonials

• “This is a great class and the teacher was very great.”

• “It is a very educating class. Everyone needs to understand other people’s battles.”

• “Instructor was wonderful. Best class yet.”

New to Zoom?

Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:

How to Join Zoom (3:30)            Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)