Start your health care career with free training in English, Spanish, or Hmong



DHS Logo Original 07/11/2018
News Release


*For Immediate Release*

January 13, 2025
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683

Certified Direct Care Professional Program Now Available in Hmong

" Start your health care career with free training in English, Spanish, or Hmong"

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) now offers free online training to become a certified direct care professional (CDCP) [ [link removed] ] in English, Spanish, and Hmong. 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. This program is part of WisCaregiver Careers [ [link removed] ], which trains and rewards caring people who wish to pursue careers in health care.

Research published by the National Institutes of Health's PubMed [ [link removed] ] 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.

"Certified direct care professionals serve some of the most vulnerable people in Wisconsin. Ensuring the best care possible includes being able to easily communicate and understand an individual's unique needs," said Wisconsin Medicaid Director Bill Hanna. "The CDCP program is crucial to meeting our state's caregiving needs, and it offers workers a chance to establish a path to more advanced health care jobs, such as certified nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse, or registered nurse."

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