Join the in-demand caregiver workforce.
Free training. $500 bonus.
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Are you ready to start a meaningful career in a field that’s always in demand? Have you been holding back your desire to help others because of the cost of training? Sign up today for training to become a certified direct care professional (CDCP). Once certified, your career path can take you in many new and rewarding directions.
The on-the-job role of a CDCP may include:
- Personal care support activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility, toileting, transferring, and range of motion exercises
- Supportive home care duties, such as supervision and monitoring, general household tasks (like doing light cleaning, laundry, or yard work), running errands, or accompanying the client on outings.
Workplace options of a certified direct care professional
A CDCP designation will let you:
- Build your resume with the standard skills that employers accept throughout the health care industry
- Earn extra credentials, called badges, to show you have specialized skills
- Fast-track your career with certifications that lead into future positions such as certified nurse aide (CNA), medication aide, licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), or administration
- Advance into other roles in health care settings like resident activities, facilities, food service, human resources, management, or business office services
Learn more about the curriculum.
WisCaregiver Careers is a free, professional workforce advancement program that covers all training and testing costs. Plus, certified direct care professionals are eligible for a $500 bonus.
As an option, you can add on to your WisCaregiver CDCP training by participating in the free CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder course. Learn more here.
Employer agencies for Certified Direct Care Professionals (CDCPs) are located all across the state. Use this interactive map to find employers in your area.
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Becoming a certified direct care professional
Watch the video above to learn how the certified direct care professional (CDCP) program can help you start a career in health care.
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Sign up to become a certified direct care professional (CDCP) and earn your $500 bonus through WisCaregiver Careers.
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WisCaregiver Careers is a free professional workforce advancement program offered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.
I f you have questions about th is program, please contact us.