CLAS Standards Training and Resources

The e-learning modules and in-person trainings can help you meet the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (The National CLAS Standards). Have feedback? Tell us what you think.

E-Learning Modules

The e-Learning modules were created to provide foundational knowledge about the CLAS Standards in an efficient and engaging format. Each module takes only 30 minutes to complete. Read the technical requirements before you begin.

Session 1:Introduction to CLAS Standards
Ideal for staff at any level of an organization or agency that serves a culturally and linguistically diverse population.

Session 2: Governance, Leadership, and Workforce
Ideal for supervisors and hiring managers.

Session 3: Communication and Language Assistance
Ideal for staff who provide direct services to diverse populations.

Session 4: Engagement, Continuous Improvement and Accountability
Ideal for staff at any level of an organization or agency that serves a culturally and linguistically diverse population.

In-Person Training

The curriculum materials below can be adapted to fit the unique needs of an organization and its staff. Materials, activities, and presentations can be adapted based on needs and CLAS level. Each module takes about 90 minutes, and can be shortened or expanded.

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5

Funding History

From September 2013 through August 2015, the Council received a grant from the federal Office of Minority Health to raise awareness and promote adoption of the CLAS Standards. During the two year grant period, Council staff provided information, resources, technical assistance, and training on the CLAS Standards to several state agencies and other public and private health-related organizations. This project was supported in part from grant no. 5 STTMP131081-02-00 from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health.

Additional State and National CLAS Resources

Language Access Resources
Washington State National
Washington State Coalition for Language Access (WASCLA) Migration Policy Institute - Language Access: Translation and Interpretation Policies and Practices Project
Washington State Department of Health and Social Services - Language Testing and Certification Program Diversity RX - Language Access
Washington State Health Care Authority - Interpreter Services Program Hablamos Juntos - Language Policy and Practice in Health Care
Washington State Department of Transportation - Limited English Proficiency Office of Minority Health - Data Standards for Race, Ethnicity, Sex, Primary Language and Disability Status
Harborview Medical Center - Interpretive Services Program Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Website
Washington State Office of Financial Management – Estimate of Population with Limited English Proficiency  
Cultural Competency
Washington State National
Washington State Department of Health - Health Equity Resources  
Washington State Office of Financial Management - Population Data Office of Minority Health - Cultural and Linguistic Competency
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction - Cultural Competence U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National CLAS Standards Think Cultural website
EthnoMed - Integrating Cultural Information into Clinical Practice  
Cross Cultural Health Care Program