Education & Events

WHCA 2026 Virtual Winter Symposium Wrap-Up

 AL   SNF  | The WHCA team enjoyed connecting with our members for three days last week during our 2026 Virtual Winter Symposium. The virtual format created an opportunity for providers from across the state to participate in three days of online education, collaboration, and virtual networking. Read More

ICYMI: WHCA Partners with ReadyCNA for Video Training Program

 AL   SNF  | WHCA is partnering with ReadyCNA, a Cinematic Health production, to provide a state-approved nursing assistant training program curriculum with high quality, video-based online theory coursework. Read More

Have a Heart for Seniors and Their Caregivers

Join your colleagues in Olympia on February 14 for the Have a Heart rally. Spread the word and build support for increased Medicaid funding for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Washington. Read More

Apply to the LPN Apprenticeship Now!

A critical deadline for those interested in participating in the LPN Apprenticeship pilot program is coming up fast. The deadline to apply to Edmonds' PN program - a requirement for the LPN Apprenticeship - is this Friday, June 14. Read More

DOH Support for 3M Online Medical Evaluations Ends This Month.

Access to your DOH sponsored 3M account will stop on December 30, 2023. Please update your account now by archiving the employees that have left... Read More

Spaces are Filling Up – Register for Care Academy Today

Starting December 5, WHCA is offering a valuable, multi-session virtual experience for Assisted Living facilities! Read More

Public Rule Workshops: Nursing Credential Opportunities

The Washington State Board of Nursing (board) filed a CR-101 on August 4, 2023, under WSR 23-17-011 to consider amendments to nursing education rules in response to Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill (E2SSB) 5582 (Chapter 126, Laws of 2023). Read More

DOH Consultation Support for Respiratory Protection Needs

The Department of Health (DOH) HAI/AR Occupational Health team will continue to provide consultation support for your respiratory protection needs through June 30, 2024. Read More