Eligible members who have passed probation (normally 90 days on the job) can claim these benefits. The amount you get depends on your Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), which is your total weekly hours compared to a full-time schedule.
Approved funding is disbursed through reimbursement after you submit receipts and other documentation as proof of purchase. We are unable to reimburse for items that are not pre-approved.
Questions? Please contact us at members@healthcaretrainingfund.org or (425) 255-0315.
What we cover:
See what we’ve funded in the past:
Certification Exam Fees & Materials (PDF)
Professional Membership Costs (PDF)
Note: Even if we have supported an offering in the past, it may no longer be covered.
Work with your navigator to find a course, license, certification, or professional membership that fits your career goals.
Finish your training and submit the reimbursement request form. To receive your funds, you must upload the following to the form:
Proof of payment: a detailed invoice or receipt
Proof of completion for courses: a copy of recertification, membership renewal, or course completion email.
Once all documentation is submitted, your reimbursement request will be processed in 30 days or less.
Put your earned benefits to work. Follow these four steps to secure funding for your professional development.
We fund one conference award per member, per year. Conferences must be within the U.S. or Canada, align with your current role, and award relevant CEUs.
What we cover (reasonable costs):
What we do not cover:
Note: All “reasonable” cost determinations are made at the sole discretion of the Healthcare Training Fund.
See what we funded in the past:
Professional Conference Costs (PDF)
Note: Even if we have supported an offering in the past, it may no longer be covered.
Funding request deadlines:
Funding requests are accepted quarterly: March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1. The Sept. 1 deadline applies to conferences occurring in the first quarter of the following year.
You must request and receive approval before you attend your conference. We cannot fund events that have already taken place. Once you submit the form, we will contact your manager for approval. Complete the funding request form.
To complete the form, you will need screenshots, photos, or PDFs of the following:
Upload all documents to the funding request form.
If you have any trouble completing the online form or uploading documents, please email member@healthcaretrainingfund.org or call (425) 255-0315.
How to receive your funding
We provide funding through reimbursement only. If approved, you will be reimbursed for the actual cost of your conference and travel or your total award amount, whichever is less.
Once all documentation is submitted, your reimbursement request will be processed in 30 days or less.
Have questions?
Drop into our virtual office hours to learn all about your benefits. Register here.
Members can take job-related CEU courses through HealthStream CE Unlimited. Complete as many courses as you like, at zero cost to you. HealthStream provides compliance training, upkeep training, licensure tracking, and more.
Courses are designed for a wide variety of healthcare support professionals, including Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nursing Assistants (NA-C), and Registered Nurses. Learn more here.
HealthStream CE offers prep for popular nursing certification exams including:
Request member access to the HealthStream CE Unlimited portal here:. HealthStream CE Unlimited Request Form. Check in with your navigator if you have questions.
You can use your professional development benefit to cover the cost of certification courses, including those offered by LifeTek:
Healthcare Training Fund members get a 15 percent discount on the cost of selected LifeTek courses.
Learn more about LifeTek and register for a course here
Note: If you are unable to attend a course, you must notify LifeTek at least 72 business hours prior to the start of the class to avoid cancellation fees. The Healthcare Training Fund will not reimburse members for fees or missed classes. Cancellation notifications must be made by phone – (855) 448-3277.
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