We are now setting up for virtual classes here at Headway Nursing Services.
What is Virtual Learning?
According to WA State DSHS, virtual learning means a synchronous, instructor-led, remote learning environment conducted in real time. To make it possible for us to conduct this kind of classes, we will use the video conference platform RingCentral and Google Classroom to interact with students.
How do I enroll for Virtual Classes?
Create an account with e-mail platforms such as Gmail, Yahoo, MSN, AoL, etc.
This is the very first step to be able to attend our Virtual Learning classes. This is the basic requirement to be able to access the RingCentral meetings, modules and other materials that will be posted in Google Classroom, and to fill out your exams in our Google Forms.
Go to our website (here) and fill out the fields with your information.
After setting up your email, you will need to register to the class(es) you would like to attend. If you are planning to attend multiple classes (e.g. Dementia Specialty Class and Mental Health Class) you will have to submit two separate forms/ entries to register. Schedule and available dates will be posted in this website in their corresponding pages as well.
Payments can be made through our PayPal account.
This is a way to limit the contact from our staff to you and other students.
Information Verification through Ring Central or in person by appointment.
Please be advised that even if you pay through PayPal, you will still need to make an appointment to come to our office to present you identification card to verify that it is you who will attend our virtual learning class. The reason behind doing this transaction by appointment is to lessen the number of people coming in the office at the same time. Also, keeping your information secure by showing us your picture ID in person instead of sending it through email which raises some risk.
It also an option to schedule a Ring Central Meeting to present your picture ID to us to verify it is you.
We highly suggest for you to also bring your questions with you during this step to be able to make clarifications and have you come in the office for only one time before your scheduled class.
It also an option to schedule a Ring Central Meeting to present your picture ID to us to verify it is you.
We highly suggest for you to also bring your questions with you during this step to be able to make clarifications and have you come in the office for only one time before your scheduled class.
Ring Central Meeting Test Runs
One (1) week before the scheduled class day, we will send an invite to the Ring Central Class Meeting Room that we will be using on the day of your class. The invite that will be sent through your email will consist of the meeting ID and the password to access it and will also include more information.
Please make sure you are able to make a free RingCentral account to access the meetings.
Please make sure you are able to make a free RingCentral account to access the meetings.
Scheduled Class Day
We encourage students to join the meeting room about 15 minutes before the scheduled meeting time to be able to let all the students in the room and to address any technical difficulty that may arise. If you are more than 15 minutes late, we suggest you to join the next class that will be held (which is usually 1-2 weeks from that time) so you are able to get all the information you can get from that class.
Certificate awarding through email, mail, or in person by appointment.
This can be discussed during your visit to the office once we verify your information.