DHS offering free online program aimed at combating state’s caregiver shortage – Tomahawk Leader Newspaper
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) recently launched a free online program that aims to combat the state’s shortage of caregivers.
The program is part of a DHS initiative to “train 10,000 people as certified direct care professionals (CDCPs),” according to a release from DHS.
“The self-paced curriculum includes direct care topics, such as safety, ethics and communication,” DHS stated. “Most candidates will be able to complete the free program, developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in about 30 hours and then must pass an online exam to earn certification.”
