Official websites use .gov A
.gov website belongs to an official government
organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A
lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to
the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official,
secure websites.
This learning plan is designed for caregivers who have already completed Orientation & Safety training and need to complete the remaining requirements to become a certified Home Care Aide (HCA) in Washington State. Learning Plan 3 is a partial training pathway that allows students to apply previously completed training toward the 75-hour HCA requirement, helping them avoid repeating coursework and complete certification more efficiently. This option is ideal for caregivers who have completed Orientation & Safety and are continuing their training. It includes Core Basic training, skills practice and required specialty training to meet certification requirements. This Learning Plan Includes: Core Basic training; Online skills lab with video demonstrations and assignments; Mental Health Level 1; Dementia Level 1. Students will be required to submit their 5-hour Orientation and Safety certificate in order to complete this program. Upon completion, students will receive a DSHS 75 hour Home Care Aide (HCA) certificate.
Cornerstone Healthcare Training requires all applicants to complete a pre-enrollment basic skills and comprehension assessment prior to enrollment, in compliance with WAC 490-105-140.
The assessment consists of a standardized set of required questions designed to evaluate measurable indicators aligned with both training success and employment prerequisites for the caregiving role. These include:
Understanding of course expectations and ability to complete coursework and assignments
Ability to engage with instructional materials and follow directions
Access to and ability to use required technology
Communication and comprehension ability, with or without support such as translation tools
Physical and functional readiness to perform basic caregiving tasks
Personal attributes relevant to caregiving, such as patience, flexibility, and adaptability
Students must score 80 percent or higher to be admitted into the program.
(*assessment uploaded in comments section)
Students are also required to submit a copy of their WA DSHS-approved 5 hour Orientation and Safety certificates to complete the program.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification/license test preparation provided
Test preparation for Home Care Aide certification in Washington is included.
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.
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.
Heads up!
You are about to leave our site and visit an external page. Just a reminder that we are not responsible for its content or policies. Would you like to continue?
An official website of Washington State government
