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.
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.
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.
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. All of our instructors are either 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.

• Students must have a minimum of 48 hours in-class time to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.

• A Desktop/Laptop/Tablet is required for online learning.  Cellphones are not allowed. 

Notes:

• Classes are online due to COVID-19.  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.
• 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. All of our instructors are either 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.

• Students must have a minimum of 48 hours in-class time to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.

• A Desktop/Laptop/Tablet is required for online learning.  Cellphones are not allowed. 

Notes:

• Classes are online due to COVID-19.  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.
• 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. All of our instructors are either 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.

• Students must have a minimum of 48 hours in-class time to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.

• A Desktop/Laptop/Tablet is required for online learning.  Cellphones are not allowed. 

Notes:

• Classes are online due to COVID-19.  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.
• 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. All of our instructors are either 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.

• Students must have a minimum of 48 hours in-class time to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.

• A Desktop/Laptop/Tablet is required for online learning.  Cellphones are not allowed. 

Notes:

• Classes are online due to COVID-19.  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.
• 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)

We will be drawing Botanical Subjects during this 7-week class. 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.

The class will meet via Zoom on Wednesdays 10am-1pm. Students will need a tablet, a laptop, or desktop computer with video and microphone features to interact with the class. An art supply list will be available thru Cont. Ed. office.

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.

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. 

• Students must complete a 2-hour self paced course prior to attending this training. 
• Students will receive a link to this 2-hour training from the Instructor after successful registration into the course. This email will be sent to the email address provided to us during the time of registration. 
• Once students have successfully completed the 2-hour self paced training course, students will receive a second email with a zoom link to allow them access to their virtual classroom on the scheduled class date.

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 live session to receive a certificate.

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. 

• Students must complete a 2-hour self paced course prior to attending this training. 
• Students will receive a link to this 2-hour training from the Instructor after successful registration into the course. This email will be sent to the email address provided to us during the time of registration. 
• Once students have successfully completed the 2-hour self paced training course, students will receive a second email with a zoom link to allow them access to their virtual classroom on the scheduled class date.

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 live session to receive a certificate.

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.

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.

You understand the basics of how your camera works. Now, you’re ready to dig in and start creating images that have more impact. Join professional photographer and facilitator Lara Grauer and explore topics such as: lighting, composition, color theory, and story-telling in a collaborative online environment. You’ll learn how to put these elements into practice and approach your photography intentionally so your work begins to reflect the images you see in your mind. Each week, you’ll practice a new idea that builds on your previous knowledge. Bit by bit, you’ll become a more deliberate photographic artist. 

Prerequisites: Students must have a DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) or mirrorless camera with both automatic and manual controls, and the ability to remove and switch out lenses. (Only 1 lens is needed, but it must be removable.) Students will also need the ability to transfer images to a device - either by using a cable connection or a memory card reader - to share their work. 

This course meets the Washington State DSHS requirement for Adult Family Home providers. All of our instructors are either 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.

• Students must have a minimum of 48 hours in-class time to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.

• A Desktop/Laptop/Tablet is required for online learning.  Cellphones are not allowed. 

Notes:

• Classes are online due to COVID-19.  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.
• Textbook: A pdf copy of the textbook will be emailed to all students.  If you would like a hardcopy, 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. All of our instructors are either 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.

• Students must have a minimum of 48 hours in-class time to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.

• A Desktop/Laptop/Tablet is required for online learning.  Cellphones are not allowed. 

Notes:

• Classes are online due to COVID-19.  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.
• Textbook: A pdf copy of the textbook will be emailed to all students.  If you would like a hardcopy, 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. All of our instructors are either 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.

• Students must have a minimum of 48 hours in-class time to receive the AFH Administrator Training Certificate.

• A Desktop/Laptop/Tablet is required for online learning.  Cellphones are not allowed. 

Notes:

• Classes are online due to COVID-19.  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.
• Textbook: A pdf copy of the textbook will be emailed to all students.  If you would like a hardcopy, 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)

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 less 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 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 Canabis, 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 any time during the quarter.

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.

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 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.

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 any time during the quarter.