Course Description: An introductory course required for all Washington State Adult Family Home Care providers and care givers. Instruction includes all elements necessary to meet state license requirements. Satisfactory completion of all units is mandated for all providers and care givers. Mandatory CASAS exam included and proctored by appointment.This class is 100% online and requires a computer with audio and video. Students must be present in the camera at all times. *ETP Eligible

See the DSHS website for more information: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/training/adult-family-home-administrator-training

Course Description: An introductory course required for all Washington State Adult Family Home Care providers and care givers. Instruction includes all elements necessary to meet state license requirements. Satisfactory completion of all units is mandated for all providers and care givers. Mandatory CASAS exam included and proctored by appointment.This class is 100% online and requires a computer with audio and video. Students must be present in the camera at all times. *ETP Eligible

See the DSHS website for more information: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/training/adult-family-home-administrator-training

Course Description: This 4-hour class will teach participants the skills necessary to perform American Heart Association BLS Provider level CPR. Upon successful completion of the entire course, including the written and skills tests, the students will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR card that will be valid for a two year time period. This card level is acceptable as the CPR requirement for Nursing and Allied Health programs as well as for most educational and workplace needs.

Course Description: Mental Health First Aid is training that teaches skills to help someone who is working with a person who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Information provided will discuss symptoms, crisis response, and active listening skills to support many mental health disorders, including: Depression; Anxiety, Trauma; Psychosis; and Substance Abuse. In-person class located on SFCC Campus. 

Location: 2917 W. Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224

Parking: There is no free parking. You may register for a virtual parking permit online via the NuPark website. There are no parking pass refunds. Please wait until the course is running for certain before purchasing your parking pass.

Course Description: This is an Alternative Training opportunity for licensed providers (such as licensed mental health counselors and other health care providers). The 15-credit online program meets the educational requirements for Alternative Training (WAC 246-811) for Substance Use Disorder Professional. The following fully licensed professionals are eligible for Alternative Training (WAC 246-811): Advanced registered nurse practitioner under chapter 18.79 RCW Licensed marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, or independent clinical social worker under chapter 18.225 RCW Psychologist under chapter 18.83 RCW Osteopath physician under chapter 18.57 RCW Osteopathic physician assistant under chapter 18.57A RCW Physician under chapter 18.71 RCW; or Physician assistant under chapter 18.71A RCW.

See the DSHS website for more information: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/substance-use-disorder-professional 

Course Outline: This program is made up of 6 separate online courses, taken over 3 quarters, for a total of 15 credits, all of which is included in the $5,499.00 course fee.

Course Sequence:

Course 1 & 2 taken in first quarter:
Survey of Addiction Alternative Training - 3 Credits
Law and Ethics of Addiction Alternative Training - 2 Credits

Course 3 & 4 taken in second quarter:
Pharmacological and Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Other Drugs Alternative Training - 3 Credits
Family and Adolescent Treatment of Addictions Alternative Training - 2 Credits

Course 5 & 6 taken in third quarter:
American Society of Addiction Medicine Alternative Training - 3 Credits
Treatment of Addictions Individual and Group Alt Training - 2 Credits

NOTICE: Students who choose to start the sequence of courses in any other quarter than fall will have 3 weeks less time to complete course work. Please review the four potential schedules listed below
 

Course Schedule Options:
Example Schedule 1 - No Summer Quarter
Course 1&2 - September to December, 10 weeks of time to complete coursework
Course 2&3 - January to March, 10 weeks of time to complete coursework
Course 3&4 - April to June, 10 weeks of time to complete coursework

Example Schedule 2 - including Summer Quarter
Course 1&2 - July to August, 7 weeks of time to complete coursework
Course 2&3 - September to December, 10 weeks of time to complete coursework
Course 3&4 - January to March, 10 weeks of time to complete coursework

Example Schedule 3 - including Summer Quarter
Course 1&2 - January to March, 10 weeks of time to complete coursework
Course 3&4 - April to June, 10 weeks of time to complete coursework
Course 5&6 - July to August, 7 weeks of time to complete coursework

Example Schedule 4 - including Summer Quarter
Course 1&2 - April to June, 10 weeks of time to complete coursework
Course 3&4 - July to August, 7 weeks of time to complete coursework
Course 5&6 - September to December, 10 weeks of time to complete coursework

Please add yourself to the waitlist to be informed of the dates immediately upon posting.

Course Description: Food and nutrition have a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of what foods to eat, which diets are healthy, and where our food originates. We eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods and we eat more than we need. How can we change our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and what consequences our food choices have on our health as well as the health of our planet? Gain insight into how food interacts with your body and how to make healthy changes for better nutrition. This course provides a holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.

Time Spent to Complete Course: 16 hours

Course Description: Examine how Optimal Healing Environments impact the health of individuals and communities on a physical, social, psychological, and spiritual level. This course will give you the skills to recommend methods for enhancing the personal care and work environments around you to support health and well-being.The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the various elements of optimal healing environments and how they impact the health of individuals and communities on a physical, social, psychological, and spiritual level; and describe methods of enhancing personal and work environments so they support the health of individuals and surrounding communities in a sustainable, healing manner. 

Time Spent to Complete Course: 16 hours

Course Description: As the population in the United States ages, there are many opportunities to learn how to work with seniors in multiple settings in a way that supports quality of life. In the Certificate in Healthy Aging, you'll gain an overview of specific aspects of aging to provide a long-term foundation for treatment of the senior community and overall health during the later years of life. This certificate is designed for anyone working in the health care field, those who are interested in the topic, those who are working with the aging population, or anyone who wishes to prepare for a career in aging services or gerontology.

Time Spent to Complete Course: 12 hours

Course Description: This 1-day course will help the caregiver discover how different types of dementia affect the elderly within the long-term care population. Students learn how to communicate effectively with dementia clients and their families, gain tools to recognize the signs/symptoms of dementia and delirium, how to respond effectively to challenging behaviors, and issues surrounding activities of daily living. DSHS approved certificate upon passing written exam with 80% or better.

Course Description: Obtain your HCA in 75 hours of on-ground training. Training will provide DSHS certifications in dementia care and mental health care. This training is the minimum requirement for employment with home care agencies, assisted living facilities, adult family home caregivers and owners, individual state contracted personal care workers, group homes, and any other direct care workers providing home or community-based services to the elderly or people with functional or developmental disabilities. *ETP Eligible

This class is both online and in-person.

Location: 2917 W. Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224

Parking: There is no free parking. You may register for a virtual parking permit online via the NuPark website. There are no parking pass refunds. Please wait until the course is running for certain before purchasing your parking pass.

Visit the Department of Health website for more information: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/home-care-aide/frequently-asked-questions

Course Description: This course expands upon the skills and knowledge of the Home Care Aide to offer 24 hours of advanced theory and skills training to sit for the NACES exam. The Bridge course consists of 24 hrs continued training with 8 hrs of lecture, 8 hrs of lab, and 8 hrs in clinical rotation under supervision. Course cost includes text book and insurance fee.*ETP Eligible

Please call (509) 279-6177 before enrolling in the class or for questions. Student must be able to show proof of TB Test results and Current Immunization Records. 

Location: 2917 W. Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224

Parking: There is no free parking. You may register for a virtual parking permit online via the NuPark website. There are no parking pass refunds. Please wait until the course is running for certain before purchasing your parking pass.

Course Description: Take charge of your own health and healing by discovering how to achieve total health of the mind, body, and spirit. This course allows you to explore a variety of methods including diet, hydrotherapy, positive attitude, relaxation, yoga, chiropractic, natural remedies and more to achieve total health.

Time Spent to Complete Course: 24 hours

Course Description: For persons who have successfully completed an accredited MA program or registered apprenticeship program recognized by the State of Washington, and have successfully passed a Certified Medical Assistant examination through AAMA, a Register Medical Assistant examination through AMT, a Clinical Medical Assistant Certification examination through NHA or a National Certified Medical Assistant examination through NCCT. The Bridge course consists of 24 hrs continued training with 8 hrs of lecture, 8 hrs of lab, and 8 hrs in clinical rotation under supervision. Course cost includes text book and insurance fee. NAR through DOH is required prior to start of class.*ETP Eligible

Pre-Requisite: Student must be able to show proof of TB Test results and Current Immunization Records. 

Course Description: Master the math skills you need to succeed in the medical field from calculating dosages to using scientific formulas. Whatever medical field you are in, the hands-on activities in this course will help you perform day-to-day math tasks quickly, easily, and accurately.

Time Spent to Complete Course: 24 hours

Course Description: You can make a difference in other people's lives if you know how to speak the language of medicine. With the high demand for healthcare workers, mastering medical terminology is an important first step in your healthcare career. This online medical terminology course will help you gain a greater understanding of the human body, how to describe it, and how to use medical terminology in a healthcare setting. *ETP Eligible

Course Description: The intent of this course is to learn how to draw blood specimens for testing purposes. The course will cover fundamental skills, training to use a variety of blood drawing techniques, set-up of appropriate equipment and supplies for specified blood work, theoretical and clinical experience and will follow the ASMT guidelines. *ETP Eligible

Location: 2917 W. Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224

Parking: There is no free parking. You may register for a virtual parking permit online via the NuPark website. There are no parking pass refunds. Please wait until the course is running for certain before purchasing your parking pass.

Course Description: This 3-day refresher class is designed for those who have completed an accredited phlebotomy program within the last 10 years and have not been in the workforce. Must have proof of completion upon request. Recognition of attendance will be provided upon successful completion of the class. Register anytime in between the start/end dates to schedule your class. *ETP Eligible

Location: 2917 W. Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224

Parking: There is no free parking. You may register for a virtual parking permit online via the NuPark website. There are no parking pass refunds. Please wait until the course is running for certain before purchasing your parking pass.

Course Desctiption: This online veterinary assistant course will prepare you to become a productive member of a veterinary team by helping you learn the fundamental skills needed for a successful career. You will learn every aspect of veterinary assisting, including anatomy and physiology, animal restraint, laboratory procedures, emergency care, small and large animal assisting, exotic species, veterinary dentistry, human-animal bond, pharmacy procedures, and more. You will also learn how to interact professionally with clients and gain the expertise you need to educate them about key topics in pet care, such as nutrition, vaccinations, and administering medication.*ETP Eligible Disclaimer: To qualify for the externship applications process, students must successfully complete the online course content. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process 2 weeks prior to completing courses. 

Time Spent to Finish Course: 210 hours

Course Description: Do you love animals horses in particular? Have you considered a career as a veterinary assistant, stable manager, or horse caretaker? If so, this course sequence teaches you the skills you need to work directly with horses. Whether you're interested in joining a stable, equestrian center, or veterinary facility that works with large animals, having a fundamental knowledge of horse caretaking and veterinary science is essential. The Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management sequence provides a broad overview of horse care topics while teaching the technical skills needed to work as a veterinary assistant.

Time Spent to Complete Course: 610 hours

Course Description: To work in the veterinary field, you need to understand the medical language unique to the anatomy, physiology and pathology of animals. This self-paced course will teach you the definition and uses of veterinary medical terminology.

You will master veterinary medical terminology through a simplified learning process that builds on commonly used word parts. Each course lesson is designed to build on this foundation, with the material and illustrations focusing on the new word parts and definitions needed for success in the veterinary field.

Time Spent to Complete Course: 24 hours

Course Description: The Veterinary Office Manager course will teach you the essential skills to manage the business aspects of a veterinary practice while also helping you prepare to work as a veterinary assistant. You will also learn keys skills in Microsoft Office that are useful in any profession, whether you are in an entry-level position or an experienced professional. In addition, you will learn QuickBooks Online to understand accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, which provide foundational skills that jump off a resume in any office environment. Finally, this course also serves as preparation for the certification exams for Microsoft Word, Excel, and the QuickBooks Certified User exam. Upon completion, you will be on the path to success as a Veterinary Office Manager and beyond. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive vouchers to sit for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) Exam and the Microsoft exams MO-200 and MO-201 (Excel) and MO-100 and MO-101 (Word). The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included. Disclaimer An externship with any organization is not guaranteed. All students must apply to the program and complete the prerequisite criteria before being accepted. Positions in the externship program are contingent on availability at each location. Students may also set up their own externship at any other retail or hospital facility. Additional hours will be required.

Time Spent to Complete Course: 450 hours

Course Description: Every year across the globe, millions of individuals are affected by violence. In addition to the tremendous physical and emotional toll, violence has substantial medical, lost productivity, societal, and environmental costs. Young people and women are disproportionately affected by violence. This certificate program examines workplace violence, domestic (intimate partner) violence, elder abuse, child abuse, pediatric abusive head trauma, and sexual assault, gender violence, and rape. The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe several key types of violence, risk factors specific to those types of violence, assessment and treatment options, and prevention measures to reduce the incidence of violence.

Time Spent to Complete Course: 13 hours