Apply for education, training, or professional development reimbursements by Dec. 31. The Training Fund encourages you to submit your packets early to make the deadline.
The Training Fund offers free access to Continuing Education (CE) courses. We are now partnering with HealthStream CE Unlimited to offer CE Courses.
What is HealthStream CE Unlimited?
HealthStream’s comprehensive course library includes lots of interactive learning material that focuses on compliance training, licensure, upkeep training, and more.
HealthStream is also used by many hospital systems, making it easier to channel relevant courses to specific employee categories. This makes it easier for members to access courses that better fit their current skillsets and areas of operation.
This interactive and customizable platform is regularly updated to reflect evolving healthcare needs and concerns. There are also many useful features like tracking a user’s license expiration and sending reminders, suggesting other related courses, and much more.
HealthStream FAQs
I am a CE Direct user. What do I need to do to transition to CE Unlimited? If you had an active CE Direct account on 2/1/2022, we created a HealthStream account for you. Please contact us for access or submit this form to gain access.
I was using CE Direct previously. How do I access my past courses and transcripts? We are happy to help with this. Please contact us.
I’m not currently a CE Direct user, but I want to become a CE Unlimited user. How do I access CE Unlimited? Please submit this form to apply for free access to HealthStream CE Unlimited.
How much will HealthStream CE Unlimited cost? There is no cost for Training Fund members.
Other questions? Please contact us for more information.
Kaiser Permanente employees are invited to the second annual Kaiser Permanente Workforce Development Week, Feb. 1 to Feb. 3.
This virtual event, open to all Kaiser Permanente employees, will highlight resources such as education trusts and tuition reimbursement that you can use to build your career.
Most of the webinars and activities are less than 15 minutes. View the sessions that interest you at any time, as your schedule allows, even after the week is over.
Hosted by National Workforce Planning and Development in collaboration with the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training Fund, the event will focus on steps you can take today to:
Access education and training resources to enhance your professional skills
Explore career paths
Engage with counselors, coaches and mentors
Prepare for tomorrow’s jobs
Don’t miss sessions highlighting the education trusts, including a podcast featuring a licensed practical nurse who used the SEIU 1199NW Training Fund resources to advance her career. There’s also a special session with emotional intelligence consultant DB Bedford, who will lead a live presentation on resilience on February 1 from noon to 1 p.m. Pacific time (which also will be recorded for viewing only during Workforce Development Week).
Other highlights of the event will include:
Christian Meisner, chief human resources officer, who will discuss the value of learning continuously, enhancing skills and building career resilience
Labor Management Partnership and workforce development leaders, who will discuss what resources are available and the importance of preparing for the jobs of tomorrow
Career expert panels featuring success stories from employees and managers
Guidance on pursuing a career in mental health
Podcasts with career advice from KP experts and Beverly Kaye, a bestselling author on career development
The Training Fund offers free access to Continuing Education (CE) courses. Now we are excited to partner with Healthstream to offer CE Courses.
HealthStream’s comprehensive course library includes lots of interactive learning material that focuses on compliance training, licensure, upkeep training, and more. HealthStream is also used by many hospital systems, making it easier to channel relevant courses to specific employee categories. This makes it easier for members to access courses that better fit their current skillsets and areas of operation.
Healthstream interactive and customizable platform is regularly updated to reflect evolving healthcare needs and concerns. There are also many useful features like tracking a user’s license expiration and sending reminders, suggesting other related courses, and much more.
The Training Fund will switch from CE Direct to Healthstream in February 2022.
HealthStream FAQs
What do I need to do to transition to CE Unlimited? Nothing – your CE Direct account will be automatically transitioned to CE Unlimited on 02/01.
I’m not a CE Direct user, but I want to become a CE Unlimited user. Not a problem! Please fill out this form get set up.
How much will HealthStream CE Unlimited cost? There is no cost for Training Fund members.
Other questions: Please contact for more information.
Every year, the Training Fund’s prominent Tuition Assistance program receives many applications from members. In 2021, every member who applied received the good news that they would receive Tuition Assistance!
Over 300 members will receive funding to begin school programs in 2022, in addition to many others already receiving tuition assistance.
“Education is a crucial tool for our members to advance their careers and we’re thrilled to offer this life-changing program.”
– Training Fund Executive Director, Laura Hopkins
Juggling a full-time job and family responsibilities can make it challenging to return to school. This is why Tuition Assistance can be a valuable resource for our members. Tuition Assistance helps pay for school-related costs like tuition, books, and other fees for approved programs.
Members can also access a variety of educational support services to help them succeed, such as tutoring and career counseling.
If you are interested in applying for Tuition Assistance for the upcoming school year, fill out a Training Fund application. Learn more by signing up for one of our Training Fund Tuesday events!
Like the rest of the world, when the pandemic hit the Training Fund had to adapt quickly and efficiently.
In the past two years the Training Fund has developed all virtual services, has worked to create more accessible education opportunities for our members, has helped develop leading virtual technology through the Virtual Health Institue, garnered grant funding to increase our services, and more.
What we are truly impressed with is the resilency of our members, and your willingness to continuing serving the community. Our leadership projected a decline in member applications for tuition assistance, professional development, and CEU funding. Instead you, our members, have increased your use of the Training Fund. Members are looking to better educate themselves and serve our communities while we still navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
We want to say thank you. We are proud to be your Training Fund.
Most of our staff are still working virtually and remotely. The Training Fund has implemented new COVID-19 policies regarding limited in-person appointments and guest visits to help keep our staff and members healthy and virus-free.
Learn all about our COVID-19 policies and our partners’ policies at our new COVID-19 Policy page.
Kaiser Permanente of Washington, and the SEIU 1199NW Training Fund, are dedicated to your professional development.
This year, from Monday, Oct. 11, to Friday, Oct. 15, Kaiser Permanente of Washington is hosting a virtual Education Fair Week filled with interesting podcasts from different experts and your peers!
Training Fund Regional Education Navigator Angelica Reveles spoke with Kaiser Permenente employee and Training Fund member Monica Clark about how the Training Fund helped them achieve their education goals!
