What is HELMS?

The Washington State Healthcare Enforcement and Licensing Management System (HELMS) will provide licensees and employers better service, increase work efficiency, and provide greater access to data on the healthcare system. This new business solution will replace the Integrated Licensing and Regulatory System (ILRS). Additionally, the HELMS project has strong oversight by the Office of the Chief Information Officer. HELMS will support the licensing and regulatory needs of almost 500,000 healthcare professionals practicing in 86 professions across 359 credential types, 500 educational and training programs across four educational and training program types, and nearly 12,000 facilities across 21 facility types.

Are you preparing to renew your credential? Check out this instructional introduction video on the HELMS user portal. You can also read step-by-step instructions in this user guide.

An additional video and user guide are available for EMS Supervisors, County Coordinators, and Medical Program Directors.