Basic Training 70, v4.0

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Updated Version of Basic Training 70 (Basic Training 70, v4.0)

Basic Training 70, v4.0 has been updated with caregiver feedback to create a course that better fits your busy schedule and preferred learning preferences. This version of the course gives you: 

  • More in-person skills practice time.
  • A flexible learning experience that combines in-person, self-paced online learning and webinar formats.  
    • You will be loaned an iPad to complete your online work.
  • The tools needed to finish your training and successfully pass your Home Care Aide (HCA) certification exam.

See an example of a Basic Training 70, v4.0 course schedule.

Basic Training 70, v4.0 is currently only available in the locations listed below and offered in English, without interpretation options. You must be able to attend the first class to take this training. To learn more, see Frequently Asked Questions.

Additional locations and language options will be added over time. To enroll, log in to My Benefits and go to the Caregiver Learning Center.  

See the start and end dates for these available courses*:

*Course dates may change. The Caregiver Learning Center will have the most current schedule.

Call the Member Resource Center (MRC) at 1-866-371-3200 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) or email them at mrc@myseiubenefits.org if you need help enrolling in Basic Training 70, v4.0.

Start Date  End Date  Language
Everett






August 23, 2024 September 27, 2024  English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): August 23, September 6, 13, 20, 27
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): August 27, September 10, 17, 24
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Kent






July 12, 2024 August 9, 2024  English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): July16, 23, 30, August 6
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Lakewood






July 18, 2024 August 15, 2024  English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): July 22, 29, August 5, 12
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Longview






May 9, 2024 June 6, 2024 English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): May 13, 20, 28, June 3
  • 28.5 hours of online work.
July 11, 2024 August 15, 2024  English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): July 11, 18, 25, August 8, 15
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): July 15, 22, 29, August 12
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Olympia






May 20, 2024 June 24, 2024 English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): May 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): May 24, June 7, 14, 21
  • 28.5 hours of online work.
August 22, 2024 September 26, 2024  English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): August 22, September 5, 12, 19, 26
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): August 26, September 9, 16, 23
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Richland






August 19, 2024

September 23, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): August 19, 26, September 9, 16, 23
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): August 23, 30, September 13, 20
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Seattle






June 15, 2024

July 20, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): June 15, 22, 29, July 13, 20
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): June 18, 26, July 3, 17
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Spokane








July 29, 2024

August 26, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): August 2, 9, 16, 23
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

August 30, 2024

September 27, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): September 3, 10, 17, 24
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Vancouver






May 25, 2024 July 6, 2024 English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): May 25, June 15, 22, 29, July 6
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): May 29, June 18, 26, July 3
  • 28.5 hours of online work.
July 12, 2024 August 9, 2024  English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): July 16, 23, 30, August 6
  • 28.5 hours of online work.
August 5, 2024 September 9, 2024 English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): August 5, 12, 19, September 9
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): August 26, September 9, 16, 23
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Yakima






June 3, 2024 July 1, 2024  English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): June 7, 14, 21, 28
  • 28.5 hours of online work.
July 15, 2024 August 12, 2024  English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): July 19, 26, August 2, 9
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

General Questions About Basic Training 70, v4

If you are an Agency Provider (AP), please contact your agency to enroll. 

If you are an Individual Provider (IP), you can log into My Benefits  and go to the Caregiver Learning Center to enroll or call the Member Resource Center (MRC) at 1-866-371-3200. 

Basic Training 70, v4.0 has been updated with caregiver feedback to create a course that fits your busy schedule and learning preferences. More information:

  • 35 hours are in-person classes that take place in the classroom and are led by an instructor.
  • 6.5 hours are instructor-led Zoom webinars.
  • 28.5 hours are online courses you take at your own speed.

Please note that version 4 is currently only available in limited locations and in English. Additional locations and language options will be added over time.

You will get an email with your username (BG Person ID) and temporary password.

If you did not receive this email:

  • Individual Providers (IPs), please contact the Member Resource Center (MRC) at 1-866-371-3200. 
  • Agency Providers (APs), please contact your employer. 

Training takes approximately 5-6 weeks to complete. 

Basic Training 70, version 4 is currently only offered in English and interpreters will not be provided. Course materials are also only available in English. 

If a language other than English is needed or you need language support, please take Basic Training 70, version 3, which is available in Arabic, Amharic, Cambodian-Khmer, Chinese, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Somali and Vietnamese. Interpretation services are also available for additional languages for Basic Training 70, version 3.

No. This course includes in-person classes, instructor-led webinars, and online work.