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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) 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, which trains and rewards caring people who wish to pursue careers in health care.
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.
"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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