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Basic Training 70, v4.0

Classes Now Available in Seattle and Richland

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 Seattle, Richland and Vancouver 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






 February 15, 2024 March 21, 2024  English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): February 15, 29, March 7, 14, 21.
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): February 26, March 4, 11, 18.
  • 28.5 hours of online work.
April 26, 2024 May 24, 2024 English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): April 30, May 7, 14, 21
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Lakewood






 February 8, 2024 March 7, 2024  English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): February 12, 19, 26, March 4.
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Richland

February 3, 2024

March 9, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): February 3, 17, 24, March 2, 9
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): February 7, 21, 28, March 6
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

April 9, 2024

May 7, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): April 13, 20, 27, May 4
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Seattle

February 6, 2024

March 5, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): February 10, 17, 24, March 2
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

April 27, 2024

June 1, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): April 27, May 4, 18, 25, June 1
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): May 1, 8, 22, 29
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Spokane

February 22, 2024

March 21, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21.
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): February 26, March 4, 11, 18.
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

March 28, 2024

April 25, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): April 1, 8, 15, 22
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Tacoma

March 18, 2024

May 23, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): March 18, 25, April 8, 16, 23
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): March 22, 29, April 12, 19
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 
Start Date  End Date  Language
Tumwater

February 23, 2024

March 22, 2024

English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22.
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): February 27, March 5, 12, 19.
  • 28.5 hours of online work.

 

Start Date  End Date  Language
Vancouver






 January 9, 2024 February 6, 2024  English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6.
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): January 13, 20, 27, February 3.
  • 28.5 hours of online work.
April 9, 2024 May 7, 2024 English

Plan your schedule:

  • 5 in-person classes (35 hours): April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7
  • 4 webinars (6.5 hours): April 13, 20, 27, May 4
  • 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.