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For Immediate Release
March 14, 2024
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683
Certified Direct Care Professional Program Now Available in Spanish
Start your health care career with free training in your preferred language
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) now offers free online training to become a certified direct care professional (CDCP) in Spanish. CDCPs care for older adults and people with disabilities in their homes or community living spaces, helping with bathing, dressing, eating, exercise, and other daily activities.
Research published by the National Institutes of Health's PubMed suggests people who have providers of the same race or demographic background have greater satisfaction, a higher quality of health care, and more trust in their provider.
Health Compass Milwaukee reports, 4.7% of the state's population over age 5, or about 263,000 people, speak Spanish at home. The U.S. has the largest Spanish-speaking population outside of Latin America and Spain, and according to the 2020 Census, 18.7% of Wisconsin's population is Hispanic.
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This release is also available in Spanish.
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