Adult Family Home Orientation & Administrator Training   

This one-day class provides an overview of the AFH program and expectations of the AFH licensee in providing care and services to the residents in a licensed home setting as well as a brief overview of the process prospective providers will follow in obtaining an AFH license. This class is one of the requirements (see Washington Administrative Code [WAC]388-76-10060) applicants need to meet before turning in the application for licensure. Students will receive a certificate after completing the class; this certificate is valid for one calendar year from the date of attendance.

This class is online through Zoom.  Students will be required to:

1. Provide a valid email address when registering.  The Zoom link will be sent the Thursday before class is to begin. You will not be able to access the class until the day of the class (between 8:30 am-8:45 am).
2. Have your video on the entire duration of the class (9A-4P) please make sure you are in a spot where we can visibly see you.  It is "highly recommended" that students use a computer/laptop as technical issues often occur with phones/tablets.
3. Check-in at 8:15 AM with picture ID.
4. Join the Zoom meeting with your first and last name.

For more information regarding all training requirements, please visit the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) website.

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 one-day class provides an overview of the AFH program and expectations of the AFH licensee in providing care and services to the residents in a licensed home setting as well as a brief overview of the process prospective providers will follow in obtaining an AFH license. This class is one of the requirements (see Washington Administrative Code [WAC]388-76-10060) applicants need to meet before turning in the application for licensure. Students will receive a certificate after completing the class; this certificate is valid for one calendar year from the date of attendance.

This class is online through Zoom.  Students will be required to:

1. Provide a valid email address when registering.  The Zoom link will be sent the Thursday before class is to begin. You will not be able to access the class until the day of the class (between 8:30 am-8:45 am).
2. Have your video on the entire duration of the class (9A-4P) please make sure you are in a spot where we can visibly see you.  It is "highly recommended" that students use a computer/laptop as technical issues often occur with phones/tablets.
3. Check-in at 8:15 AM with picture ID.
4. Join the Zoom meeting with your first and last name.

For more information regarding all training requirements, please visit the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) website.

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 one-day class provides an overview of the AFH program and expectations of the AFH licensee in providing care and services to the residents in a licensed home setting as well as a brief overview of the process prospective providers will follow in obtaining an AFH license. This class is one of the requirements (see Washington Administrative Code [WAC]388-76-10060) applicants need to meet before turning in the application for licensure. Students will receive a certificate after completing the class; this certificate is valid for one calendar year from the date of attendance.

This class is online through Zoom.  Students will be required to:

1. Provide a valid email address when registering.  The Zoom link will be sent the Thursday before class is to begin. You will not be able to access the class until the day of the class (between 8:30 am-8:45 am).
2. Have your video on the entire duration of the class (9A-4P) please make sure you are in a spot where we can visibly see you.  It is "highly recommended" that students use a computer/laptop as technical issues often occur with phones/tablets.
3. Check-in at 8:15 AM with picture ID.
4. Join the Zoom meeting with your first and last name.

For more information regarding all training requirements, please visit the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) website.

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 one-day class provides an overview of the AFH program and expectations of the AFH licensee in providing care and services to the residents in a licensed home setting as well as a brief overview of the process prospective providers will follow in obtaining an AFH license. This class is one of the requirements (see Washington Administrative Code [WAC]388-76-10060) applicants need to meet before turning in the application for licensure. Students will receive a certificate after completing the class; this certificate is valid for one calendar year from the date of attendance.

This class is online through Zoom.  Students will be required to:

1. Provide a valid email address when registering.  The Zoom link will be sent the Thursday before class is to begin. You will not be able to access the class until the day of the class (between 8:30 am-8:45 am).
2. Have your video on the entire duration of the class (9A-4P) please make sure you are in a spot where we can visibly see you.  It is "highly recommended" that students use a computer/laptop as technical issues often occur with phones/tablets.
3. Check-in at 8:15 AM with picture ID.
4. Join the Zoom meeting with your first and last name.

For more information regarding all training requirements, please visit the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) website.

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.  Directions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 5-7 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Instructor Dorothy Schlimme uses Canvas only (no Zoom).  Instructors Paul Galasso and Mary Tu'ifua use both Zoom and Canvas. 
• 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 Campus View 2920 College Way, 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.  Directions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 5-7 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Instructor Dorothy Schlimme uses Canvas only (no Zoom).  Instructors Paul Galasso and Mary Tu'ifua use both Zoom and Canvas. 
• 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 Campus View 2920 College Way, 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.  Directions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 5-7 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Instructor Dorothy Schlimme uses Canvas only (no Zoom).  Instructors Paul Galasso and Mary Tu'ifua use both Zoom and Canvas. 
• 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 Campus View 2920 College Way, 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.  Directions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 5-7 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Instructor Dorothy Schlimme uses Canvas only (no Zoom).  Instructors Paul Galasso and Mary Tu'ifua use both Zoom and Canvas. 
• 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 Campus View 2920 College Way, 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.  Directions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 5-7 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Instructor Dorothy Schlimme uses Canvas only (no Zoom).  Instructors Paul Galasso and Mary Tu'ifua use both Zoom and Canvas. 
• 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 Campus View 2920 College Way, 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 is approved by DSHS and is for Managers & Long-Term Care workers. The class 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 for Managers & LTC Workers, 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 is for Managers & Long-Term Care workers. The class 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)

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.  Directions to set up your Canvas account will be emailed 5-7 days before class begins. The activation letter will be sent to the email address you included in your registration.
• Instructor Dorothy Schlimme uses Canvas only (no Zoom).  Instructors Paul Galasso and Mary Tu'ifua use both Zoom and Canvas. 
• 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 Campus View 2920 College Way, 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)