Online Classes   

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 In-Person Classes 

• A few in-person classes will return to Highline College over the next few quarters. Mask will be optional.  Textbooks will be provided on the 1st day of class.

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, Mary Tu'ifua and Juan Gutierrez 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, please email ce@highline.edu to request a textbook.  Usually takes 7-10 business days for the textbook to be mailed out.

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

How to Join Zoom (1:09)

Configuring Audio & Video (1:42)

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 In-Person Classes 

• A few in-person classes will return to Highline College over the next few quarters. Mask will be optional.  Textbooks will be provided on the 1st day of class.

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, Mary Tu'ifua and Juan Gutierrez 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, please email ce@highline.edu to request a textbook.  Usually takes 7-10 business days for the textbook to be mailed out.

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

How to Join Zoom (1:09)

Configuring Audio & Video (1:42)

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 In-Person Classes 

• A few in-person classes will return to Highline College over the next few quarters. Mask will be optional.  Textbooks will be provided on the 1st day of class.

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, Mary Tu'ifua and Juan Gutierrez 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, please email ce@highline.edu to request a textbook.  Usually takes 7-10 business days for the textbook to be mailed out.

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

How to Join Zoom (1:09)

Configuring Audio & Video (1:42)

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 In-Person Classes 

• A few in-person classes will return to Highline College over the next few quarters. Mask will be optional.  Textbooks will be provided on the 1st day of class.

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, Mary Tu'ifua and Juan Gutierrez 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, please email ce@highline.edu to request a textbook.  Usually takes 7-10 business days for the textbook to be mailed out.

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

How to Join Zoom (1:09)

Configuring Audio & Video (1:42)

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 In-Person Classes 

• A few in-person classes will return to Highline College over the next few quarters. Mask will be optional.  Textbooks will be provided on the 1st day of class.

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, Mary Tu'ifua and Juan Gutierrez 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, please email ce@highline.edu to request a textbook.  Usually takes 7-10 business days for the textbook to be mailed out.

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

How to Join Zoom (1:09)

Configuring Audio & Video (1:42)

Botanicals can cover many different species. During this class, we will practice drawing Flowers, Leaves, and Fungai using photocopies and live specimens. We will tentatively schedule a field trip to either a local Farmers Market or a Nursery where we can collect and photograph fresh subjects and draw on-site, following masking and social distancing protocols, and the preference of the registered students. Our group of artists will use colored pencils, pastels, graphite or ink, or a combination of multi-media to execute their artwork.

Students will need a tablet, a laptop, or a desktop computer with video and microphone features to interact with the class. An art supply list will be available thru Cont. Ed. office.

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 towards DSHS CE hours within the same calendar year. This course follows the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Guidelines.

French Fundamentals

Bonjour! Learn the basics of French for speaking, reading, and writing in this French Beginning Class!  This class is online using Zoom, in partnership with Edmonds CC and the instructor is Patricia Courtney.

Required Books: 

Easy French Step-by Step

French: Short Stories for Beginners 

***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 AHECWW.

Certificate Requirements:

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

Note: This course is generously funded by the AHECWW.

Primeros Auxilios de Salud Mental

Es más probable encontrarse con alguien en una crisis emocional o mental que alguien que con un ataque al corazón. Aprenda cómo ayudar a un amigo, familiar, compañero de trabajo o vecino necesitado. El Consejo Nacional de Salud Conductual certifica a personas de todo el país para proporcionar cursos de primeros auxilios de salud mental para preparar a sus comunidades con los conocimientos y habilidades para ayudar a las personas que están desarrollando un problema de salud mental o experimentando una crisis de salud mental. Reconocida en el Registro Nacional de Programas y Prácticas Basadas en Evidencias de SAMHSA, esta capacitación ayuda al público a identificar, comprender y responder mejor a los signos de enfermedades mentales.

Los estudiantes deben completar un curso auto dirigido de 2 horas antes de asistir a esta capacitación.

Los estudiantes recibirán un enlace para esta capacitación de 2 horas después de la inscripción en el curso. Este correo electrónico se enviará a la dirección de correo electrónico que se nos proporcione durante el momento del registro.

Una vez que los estudiantes hayan completado con éxito el curso auto dirigido de 2 horas, los estudiantes recibirán un segundo correo electrónico con un enlace de zoom para permitirles acceder a su aula virtual en la fecha de clase programada.

Libro de texto & Costo:

• Los libros de texto estarán disponibles electrónicamente y se enviarán dentro de uno de los dos correos electrónicos que recibirá del Instructor.
• No hay costo para este curso, ya que la matrícula es generosamente apoyada por AHECWW.

Requisitos del certificado:
Los estudiantes deben completar la sesión previa al trabajo y en vivo para recibir un certificado.

Nota: Este curso es generosamente financiado por el AHECWW.

Highline College and the Academy of Cannabis Science have partnered together to offer industry-recognized courses for cannabis industry employees looking for professional development and CEU’s as well as lifelong learners wanting to know more about the uses & potential benefits of cannabis.

Pain is one of the most common health conditions for which people use cannabis. In the Cannabis, Pain, and the Opioid Epidemic course, we will discuss how some patients are using fewer opiates as a result of effective cannabis therapy. We will examine existing research that explores the relationship between cannabis and the opioid epidemic, and how patients alter their health and quality of life with cannabis.

Note: This is an instructor-led, open-enrollment course. Students can register at any time during the quarter.

Highline College and the Academy of Cannabis Science have partnered together to offer industry-recognized courses for cannabis industry employees looking for professional development and CEU’s as well as lifelong learners wanting to know more about the uses & potential benefits of cannabis.

In Cooking with Cannabis, you will learn about the science behind cannabis including the physiology of the plant and its effect on the body when eaten. Learn about cannabinoids, terpenes and the endocannabinoid system, decarboxylation, and bioavailability. Explore considerations for being a smart cannabis shopper when it comes to making edibles. Discover how to make fat extractions, tips for selecting and making recipes with cannabis or hemp, and how to find your dosing sweet spot. Created in collaboration with cannabis cook and cookbook author Mary J. White.

Note: This is an instructor-led, open-enrollment course. Students can register at any time during the quarter.

Highline College and the Academy of Cannabis Science have partnered together to offer industry-recognized courses for cannabis industry employees looking for professional development and CEU’s as well as lifelong learners wanting to know more about the uses & potential benefits of cannabis.

Pets & Cannabis will help you better understand the options that cannabis may offer to help alleviate conditions experienced by pets without side effects caused by some other medicines. Dr. Shu has studied how pets may benefit from cannabis. He has successfully helped to treat dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, and more. Created in collaboration with Dr. Tim Shu and RVT Kate Scott.

Note: This is an instructor-led, open-enrollment course. Students can register at any time during the quarter.

Tai chi, the best ancient Chinese exercise, has been contributing to myriad health benefits for millions of people for centuries. According to Time magazine and the American Geriatrics Society, it improves immunity and flexibility; it lowers stress, inflammation, blood pressure, even the dangers to fall. We now have an instructor with a national championship and 20+ years of experience right here in your community. Trained hard in Chen Village, the birthplace of tai chi in China, she will utilize the authentic and proprietary techniques acquired there to enlighten you in the world of tai chi. No matter how much, or little, experience you had, you will gain lifelong benefits from this class.

Tai chi, the best ancient Chinese exercise, has been contributing to myriad health benefits for millions of people for centuries. According to Time magazine and the American Geriatrics Society, it improves immunity and flexibility; it lowers stress, inflammation, blood pressure, even the dangers to fall. We now have an instructor with a national championship and 20+ years of experience right here in your community. Trained hard in Chen Village, the birthplace of tai chi in China, she will utilize the authentic and proprietary techniques acquired there to enlighten you in the world of tai chi. No matter how much, or little, experience you had, you will gain lifelong benefits from this class.

Highline College and the Academy of Cannabis Science have partnered together to offer industry-recognized courses for cannabis industry employees looking for professional development and CEU’s as well as lifelong learners wanting to know more about the uses & potential benefits of cannabis.

The Cannabis Professional course will prepare you to work within the cannabis industry. This is our foundations level course for anyone with an interest in the industry or with a personal interest in the possible benefits cannabis therapy has to offer. Discuss history and folklore of this plant, its anatomy, cannabinoid science, development of the cannabis industry, as well as discussions about the law and current regulations.  

Note: This is an instructor-led, open-enrollment course. Students can register at any time during the quarter.