Core Basic Training |
22-1830.pdf (wa.gov)click the program title for workbook
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Core Basic Training is the DSHS curriculum that meets basic training requirements for workers providing care services for long term care residents. Core Basic Training is a very practical and basic 54-hour classroom course in caregiving. The class teaches you how to correctly perform basic personal care tasks, the importance of client rights, basic communication, problem solving skills and how to protect and advocate for the health and safety of consumers.
Mental Health and Dementia Specialty Training |
Specialty training provides managers and caregivers the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the special care needs of people living with mental illness, dementia, or developmental disabilities. The course is good for both manager and caregiver. Same evaluation test.
The Nurse Delegation Program, under Washington State law, allows nursing assistants working in certain settings to perform certain tasks--such as administration of prescription medications or blood glucose testing -- normally performed only by licensed nurses. A registered nurse must teach and supervise the nursing assistant, as well as provide nursing assessments of the patient's condition.
Special Focus on Diabetes
This course allows qualified caregivers to perform insulin injections as a nurse delegated task.
Student must first complete the Nurse Delegation Core before taking this class.
Special Focus on Diabetes
This course allows qualified caregivers to perform insulin injections as a nurse delegated task.
Student must first complete the Nurse Delegation Core before taking this class.