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The Home Care Aide Program is a Washington State–approved 91‑hour hybrid training program that prepares students for employment as Home Care Aides in licensed long‑term care settings. The program combines online theory, live virtual instruction, population‑specific training, and in‑person skills lab to ensure students develop the full range of required caregiving competencies. Students learn core caregiving skills, safety and emergency procedures, infection control, communication, documentation, resident rights, cultural competency, and ethics. The program meets all Washington State Department of Health and DSHS training requirements and prepares students to take the state‑approved Home Care Aide Knowledge and Skills Exams required for licensure.
This is an all‑inclusive program designed not only to prepare students for certification, but to fully equip them with the knowledge, skills, and professional readiness needed to be competitive in the workforce. Students graduate with every required component needed to begin employment confidently and successfully in Washington’s long‑term care industry.
The program also includes optional self‑study opportunities, allowing students to reinforce learning, review course materials at their own pace, and deepen their understanding of key caregiving concepts beyond the required curriculum.
As an approved Washington State Department of Health HCA testing site, Sarr Care Academy provides state testing on‑site, and testing is included in the program. Students receive two attempts at both the Knowledge Exam and Skills Exam at no additional cost, ensuring they are fully supported through the licensure process.
In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning, Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
Yes
Program details
2 Weeks
Length of training
Certificate
Award type
N/A
Credits
91
Clock Hours (Total)
Additional details
Award name
Certificate of Completion – Washington State Home Care Aide Training Program
Education Prerequisites
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
None
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
The HCA Program provides full preparation for the Washington State Home Care Aide Knowledge Exam and Skills Exam required by the Department of Health for the Home Care Aide license. State exam testing is included in the program and students receive two attempts at no additional cost.
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Gender
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Race
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Age
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Prior education
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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