Please take a moment to read through this page before calling our offices as many of your questions can be answered with the information below. We do not offer licensure information; you will need to contact DSHS directly for questions of that nature.
You can not register for the Adult Family Home Administrator Certification online. First you must complete the English Proficiency Requirement.
The Adult Family Home Administrator Certification requires proof of English proficiency, even if you are a native English speaker. This prerequisite is required by DSHS per their website (view requirement). You will not be able to register for the certification until you have completed this requirement.
What are the English language proficiency requirements?
There are two ways that you can complete the English Proficiency requirement. 1) Take the English Proficiency test. OR 2) Provide an Official Transcript (sealed and sent directly to our office) from an accredited US College or University with evidence that you have taken and passed English 101 or equivalent class.
Decide if you will 1) register and take the test OR 2) register and have a transcript sent to our office.
The instructions for the test or the transcript process are included in the confirmation email you will receive after you register. If you need another copy of the instructions, please contact us.
If you plan to take the test: You must come to campus to take the test at the Continuing Education office. Before you schedule your test, you must complete steps 1–3 in the emailed instructions. Finally use the scheduling link found in step 4 to schedule your testing appointment.
Remember, you must pass the in-person test at least 7 business days before you register for the Administration Certification.
What happens if I do not pass the test?
If you do not pass the test, you may want to register for an ESL class. Our current class offerings can be found on our class offering page. You will not be able to re-test until the next quarter.
What happens after I pass the test or my transcript is approved?
Register for the Adult Family Home Administrator Certification with the Continuing Education office. You can register in person or you can call (206)-934-3705.
How do I get my certification manual?
After you register for the Administrator Certification, you can visit the Continuing Education office at North Seattle College to pick up your certification manual during normal business hours. For directions view our campus map for directions.
Adult Family Home Administrator Certification Certification Information
The Administrator Training is a 54-hour non-credit class. All training materials are provided. Each student will receive a certificate after successfully completing the certification. This certificate does not expire. For current AFH resident managers, this certification is strongly recommended but is not required by DSHS. Participants must have access to high-speed internet and must have a microphone and a webcam for each session.
For Current Quarter Offerings please see the "Related Categories" drop down at the bottom of the page.
Please note: If a class is full, you have the option to be added to a waitlist by clicking on the “Add to Wait List” button from the class description page. The waitlist does not guarantee enrollment in the class, nor does it move you to registered status in a future quarter. Being on a wait list is different from being registered for a class and there is no guarantee that a spot will open to you so please test, register, and pay for your classes. If you need more general help with the registration process please contact us.
For more information including our Continuing Education polices, please e-mail afh.north@seattlecolleges.edu or call (206)-934-3705.