Caregiver Learning Resources
The Department of Social and Health Services offers many free training materials for long‑term care workers in Washington. These tools cover safety, mental health, dementia care, nurse delegation, and more. Many are available in several languages so caregivers can learn in the way that works best for them.
These materials can help you build confidence, learn new skills, and stay on track with training rules.
Here is a quick look at what you can find. All items are easy to open or download. Just click the button below.
Orientation and Safety Training
Basic skills for all long‑term care workers. These trainings meet required topics and work in any care setting.
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Long‑Term Care Worker Orientation (2 hours)
Languages: English, Amharic, Arabic, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Vietnamese -
Long‑Term Care Worker Safety Training (3 hours)
Languages: English, Amharic, Arabic, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Fundamentals of Caregiving (3rd Edition)
The main textbook for basic training. Available in English and 12 other languages.
Nurse Delegation Training
- Nurse Delegation Core (9 hours)
Languages: English, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Samoan, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - Nurse Delegation: Special Focus on Diabetes
Languages: Same as above
Mental Health, Dementia, and Other Specialty Trainings
- Mental Health, Level 1
- Dementia, Level 1
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Level 1
- Diabetes, Level 1
- Substance Use Disorder, Level 1
Skills Procedure Checklist
Helps caregivers practice hands‑on skills for the Home Care Aide exam. Languages: English, Amharic, Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Samoan, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Continuing Education Materials
- Medication Assistance Challenge Game
- Portable Orders for Life‑Sustaining Treatment Training