WisCaregiver Careers
WisCaregiver Careers is a professional workforce advancement program to train and reward caring individuals who wish to pursue careers in health care. You can gain new skills and give back to your community while earning the credentials you need to advance. Caregiver careers are in-demand, and you may sign up for training no matter your age or work experience.
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Certified direct care professionals (CDCPs)
The Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP) program is a free, online training program that takes about 30 hours to complete. It's designed for people who are new to health care and provides the knowledge and skills needed to start an entry level career as a direct care professional. CDCPs provide care in clients' homes and in community-based group settings.
Certified nurse aides (CNAs)
The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) program through WisCaregiver Careers is an earn-while-you-learn opportunity. You'll get paid while completing your training and preparing for a career as a CNA. This program combines paid, on-the-job training with classroom instruction. WisCaregiver Careers provides funding support for eligible CNA training and testing costs through participating skilled nursing facilities. CNAs provide care to residents of nursing home facilities.
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WisCaregiver Careers CDCP and CNA professional workforce advancement programs are offered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.