Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving
Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving is a comprehensive 28 hour basic training course required for all caregivers who work in Adult Family Homes in Washington State, except for those who already have health professional qualifications such as CNA, RN, LPN, OT or PT. Health professionals may take the Home Study Modified Fundamentals of Caregiving instead.
The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving costs around $120, and includes classroom study, testing and skills demonstrations. Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving is similar to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training, but far less expensive. CNA Training Schools charge around $750, and includes hands-on practicum with real clients in a Nursing Home. Some Nursing Homes offer CNA Training at no charge for their employees. CNA Training and part-time Nursing Home employment is a great way for new Care Providers to make and maintain contacts in the health care field - and gain valuable experience that can help them in their AFH business!
Currently, QNC is not currently offering Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, but here are some trainers who do: Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving trainers in SW Washington.