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Employer Training & Continuing Education
Strengthen your healthcare team with customized employee training from Northwest Care Academy in Keizer, Oregon. We provide practical, hands-on education for home care agencies, home health providers, hospice organizations, and in-home caregiving teams. From new employee orientation to continuing education and essential caregiving skills, our training helps your staff build confidence, improve their abilities, and deliver quality care to the people they serve.
Training Programs & Services
Customized Employee Training
Every healthcare organization has unique training needs. Northwest Care Academy works with employers to develop practical training opportunities that support their staff, workplace expectations, and the individuals they care for.
Our training is delivered by experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), nurses, and social workers, with instructors selected according to the subject matter and training requirements.
Training May Include:
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New Employee Orientation
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Personal Care & Daily Living Assistance
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Safe Patient Transfers & Mobility
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Infection Prevention & Workplace Safety
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Communication & Patient Interaction
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Hands-On Caregiving Skills Labs
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Continuing Education & Professional Development
Our realistic skills labs give employees opportunities to practice everyday caregiving tasks in a supportive learning environment.
Training Schedule: Customized to your organization's needs and availability.
BUILD A STRONGER, MORE CONFIDENT CARE TEAM
About Our Employer Training
Well-trained employees are essential to delivering dependable, compassionate healthcare services. Northwest Care Academy helps employers strengthen their teams through practical education, hands-on instruction, and training designed around real workplace responsibilities.
Whether you're onboarding new caregivers, refreshing essential skills, or helping experienced employees continue their professional development, our training programs focus on building knowledge and confidence.
CERTIFICATES & CONTINUING EDUCATION
Employees receive a certificate of completion for the training they complete. Northwest Care Academy can also discuss available continuing education opportunities, including courses that may qualify for CEUs depending on the profession and applicable requirements.
Our team can help coordinate additional certifications, including CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), based on your organization's training needs.
Employers should confirm that specific courses meet applicable licensing, continuing education, or professional requirements before enrollment.
USE OUR TRAINING FACILITY
Already have an instructor or training coordinator? Northwest Care Academy offers the opportunity to use our training facility and equipped skills lab in Keizer, Oregon.
Our training environment provides space for practical instruction and hands-on caregiving exercises, allowing your employees to practice important skills outside of their everyday workplace.
Contact our team to discuss facility availability, equipment, scheduling, and your organization's specific training requirements.
Employer Training & Continuing Education FAQs
What types of employee training does Northwest Care Academy offer?
Northwest Care Academy provides customized employee training for home care agencies, home health providers, hospice organizations, and caregiving teams. Training topics may include new employee orientation, personal care, safe transfers, infection prevention, communication, and hands-on caregiving skills. Programs can be tailored to an organization's specific needs.
Can healthcare employers request customized training for their staff?
Yes. Northwest Care Academy works with healthcare employers to develop training opportunities based on their employees' responsibilities, experience levels, and workplace needs. Instruction is provided by experienced CNAs, nurses, and social workers, depending on the course and training requirements. Employers can contact the academy to discuss training topics, scheduling, and availability.
Does Northwest Care Academy offer continuing education and certificates of completion?
Yes. Employees receive certificates of completion for training they complete. Northwest Care Academy can also provide information about available continuing education courses and potential CEU opportunities. Employers should confirm whether a specific course meets the continuing education requirements of their employees' professional credentials or licensing organizations.
Can employers rent or use Northwest Care Academy's training facility in Keizer, Oregon?
Northwest Care Academy welcomes inquiries from employers interested in using its training facility and equipped skills lab. Organizations with their own instructors can contact the academy to discuss available space, equipment, scheduling, and training needs. Facility use is subject to availability and arrangements made with the academy.
Invest in Your Team. Strengthen the Care You Provide.
Give your employees the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to provide exceptional care. Northwest Care Academy offers customized employer training, continuing education opportunities, and hands-on skills development designed to support healthcare organizations throughout Keizer, Salem, and surrounding Oregon communities.