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 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 quarter our 10-week Zoom class will be focusing on "Drawing Dogs". 

We will practice drawing canine features: eyes, noses, ears, and mouths. We will also practice how to draw both short and long fur, and whiskers. We will start the Portrait projects by locating a detailed photographic reference of a frontal or 3 quarter view of the dog's head and upper torso that you will draw. The lighting of this photo is very important; you will need to enlarge this photo to the size you would like your drawing to be (minimum of 8" X 10"). Having an understanding of the skeletal structure of the animal will assist you in drawing a recognizable portrait. You will need to find a skeletal view of the dog or a dog that is sized very similarly to your photo reference.

You will transfer the skeletal view, then draw it in contour and with shading to give this view depth and dimension, highlights and shadows. Then you will transfer the fully fleshed photo reference and develop this transferred drawing using the practices we have already practiced by adding detailed features. This process may take several weeks to complete, depending upon the time each student can apply to complete the process and the student's individual skill level. Each student should have time during the fall class to complete several different portraits. I recommend students plan on completing at least one portrait in graphite and one in ink, then one mixed media portrait in ink and a color medium (Colored Pencil or Watercolor Colored Pencil or Watercolor). 

The class will watch a variety of videos during our Zoom meetings that will present a variety of different approaches and techniques to drawing/ painting animals. Class critiques of prior week's drawings will be shared at the beginning of each class's Zoom meetings.

Recommended Art Supplies:

• 9" x 12" Bristol Board pad
• Drawing board a few inches larger than the Bristol pad
• Artist Tape 3/4"
• Graphite Pencils : HB, 4B, 8B
• Tombow 2.3 Mono Zero retractable and refillable eraser
• Small Kneaded Eraser
• Pencil Sharpener ( I recommend a Staples brand battery operated pencil sharpener)
• Tortillon or Stump ( Usually available in a small bag of mixed sizes)
• Pigma Micron .005 and .02, Black Permanent Pen
• Pigma Graphic 2, Black Permanent Pen

• Your choice of a colored medium: 
• A set of a minimum of 24 Color Pencils, 
• w/ small bottle of odorless Mineral Spirits
• Q-tips
• or a set of 24 Watercolor Colored Pencils, 
• w/ a small, medium size round Brushes, 1" flat Brush
• or a set of 10 Watercolors, a palette
• w/ a small and medium size round Brushes, 1" Flat Brush 
• a tube of white Gouache
• 2 recycled water jars

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.

Even those with retail experience acknowledge the cannabis industry is a different landscape. In the Cannabis Retail Management course, you will learn about the unique management space that is the modern cannabis store. We will discuss staffing, training, product selection, marketing, sales, cash handling, protecting your license and more. Co-created with Kenji Hobbs, operations manager at Dockside 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.

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.

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.

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 

Have you been using your DSLR or mirrorless camera on auto but want to learn how to use its full creative potential?  This intro color class will cover the basics of camera operation: f-stops, shutter speeds, iso, white balance, lenses, exposure metering, filters, flash, and more.  Bring your digital DSLR or mirrorless camera that can be put fully on manual to our first Zoom session (no point and shoot or bridge cameras; if unsure contact instructor).  A tripod is recommended.  Class includes two in-person Sunday morning field trips with the instructor (Sunday, October 30 & Sunday, November 06).  Instructor Robert Stahl has had work published in National Geographic publications.  The suggested text is: National Geographic Photo Basics by Sartore & Perry (ISBN-13:‎ 978-1426219702).

This class is designed for working medical assistants to meet the educational requirements of Medical Assisting-Certified (MA-C) in Washington State. This is not a complete and accredited Medical Assisting program, but an accelerated path to clinical skills review for those who already have clinical experience. This hybrid class will require both online and in-person coursework. Students must be present for 4 in-class sessions and complete online assignments to pass the class. 

For complete details about the program and how to register, click here.

***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.

***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.

***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.

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.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. 

***This class is completely online***

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.

It's never too late to develop your foreign language skills! Impress your friends and colleagues by developing your conversational ability in real-life situations in your community or while traveling. Study basic pronunciation and grammatical structure in a nurturing interactive environment. Recommended for people who have never taken Spanish. This course is for BEGINNERS.  This class is online using Zoom, in partnership with Edmonds CC and the instructor is Monica Baird.

Required Book: SPANISH in 10 Minutes a Day®