COVID-19 Resources
Updates for HCAs
CORE BASIC SKILLS LABS
Virtual Skills Labs started as a pilot project on September 8, 2020.
Complete your Core Basic Skills Labs online in the comfort and safety of your home.
HCA STATE EXAM TESTING HAS RESUMED IN WA STATE
Prometric has resumed testing in many test centers, at either full or limited occupancy.
Check open sites list and test center closures for more information.
On August 3, 2020, Prometric re-instated their cancellation and rescheduling fees.
HCA TRAINING DEADLINE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Governor Inslee is waiving and suspending the "within 200 days" HCA training and certification deadline until further notice.
This is to support those of you who were scheduled to take the Skills Labs or the HCA State Exam during this time.
Resources
GENERAL INFORMATION ON COVID-19
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
The World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
The Washington Department of Health (WA DOH)
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus
The Washington Department of Social and Health Services (WA DSHS)
RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
Long-Term Care Facilities (Source: Department of Health)
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020/LongTermCareFacilities
Adult Family Homes (Source: Department of Social and Health Services)