Resources & Blog
Helpful articles, guides, and links for caregivers and students in Washington State.
Blog & Articles
Educational content for caregivers and students
How to Get Your HCA Certification in Washington
A step-by-step guide to completing your DSHS-approved 75-hour Home Care Aide training, passing the state exam, and meeting every certification deadline.
Nurse Delegation: What HCAs Need to Know
What nurse delegation actually allows a certified HCA to do in Washington, the training required, the insulin exception, and why it raises your pay.
Funding Your HCA Training in Pierce County
What training actually costs and every way to pay for it: employer sponsorship, payment plans, WorkSource funds, SNAP-linked training, and union-paid training.
Dementia Level 1 vs. Mental Health Level 1: Which Specialty Training Do You Need?
Who has to take dementia specialty training, who has to take mental health specialty training, the 120-day deadline, and how to tell which one your job requires.
Helpful Links
Official resources and external links for Washington State caregivers
DSHS Home Care Aide Certification
Official Washington State DSHS information on HCA certification requirements.
WAC 388-112A — HCA Training Requirements
Washington Administrative Code governing Home Care Aide training standards.
Wellspring HCA Program Overview
Learn about our 75-hour HCA Basic Training program and enrollment process.
Specialty Training Courses
Explore our specialty training options including Nurse Delegation, Dementia, and Mental Health.