Free Training for Caregivers in 1-2 Bed Adult Family Homes

The WisCaregiver Careers program now meets all caregiver training requirements for 1-2 bed adult family homes (AFHs). All trainings are free! 

Newly hired caregivers must complete at least 15 hours of training within the first 90 days. All caregivers must complete at least 15 hours of training annually. The Wisconsin Medicaid Standards for Certified 1-2 Bed AFHs, updated in August 2024, now include provisions related to V.H.1.a-l (initial training) and V.H.2.a-l (ongoing training). 

The Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP) program, along with two free supplemental trainings, meets all the required training standards and can be used for annual staff training. The free supplemental microcredential training courses include: Resident Rights in All HCBS Settings and Medication Administration.

Fact Sheet - CDCP training for caregivers in 1-2 bed AFHs

Standards met by the CDCP program and microcredential training courses include:

• Resident health, safety, and welfare
• Conflict of interest
• Resident rights
• Community inclusion and integration
• Fire safety
• First aid
• Privacy and confidentiality
• Dignity of risk
• Roles, responsibilities and limitations of legal guardians, power of attorney agents, and supported decision-makers
• Medication management and administration
• The use, avoidance, and approval process involved when restrictive measures may be needed under emergency or non-emergency conditions

What is the CDCP program?

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and our academic partner, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, created the CDCP program to address the state’s caregiver shortage. This is a free, online, self-paced curriculum that prepares people for a career in caregiving by training them in 14 essential skills that employers accept throughout the health care industry. 

In about 30 hours, candidates can earn their CDCP credentials and they become eligible for bonuses up to $500. This is the first step on a career path that offers future opportunities and growth.

Questions?

Learn more at WisCaregiverCDCP.com or contact us at cdcp@uwgb.edu.

Please do not reply to this email message. For questions, email the DHS ARPA HCBS team dhsdmswiarpahcbs@dhs.wisconsin.gov. For more information about initiatives to improve home and community-based services, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website.