Need Employees with a Specific Skill?
You may choose to direct your employees to a microcredential training program offered by eligible provider. All training opportunities have been reviewed and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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Dementia/Memory Loss Courses
Dementia for Caregivers
This is a fully virtual, self-paced course. All too often caregivers make a challenging situation worse because they do not have the skills needed to help individuals with cognitive deficiencies. Each interactive module will identify communication skills that will improve interactions with residents, especially those who have had past traumatic experiences. Take your Dementia Care knowledge and experience to the next level with this three-hour course. This course has been approved for 3 continuing education hours.
Provider: UW-Green Bay
Family & Community Health Courses
National Respite Care Provider Training
The Respite Care Provider Training (RCPT) is designed for people interested in providing respite care to individuals with varying disabilities and ages across the lifespan. It is an entry-level training program suitable for individuals who have never provided respite before and individuals who are currently respite providers. Learners can work at their own pace to complete the ten required online courses, stopping and starting as needed.
Provider: Respite Care Association of Wisconsin
Community Health Worker Training
The Community Health Worker (CHW) Training has clear objectives for participants to demonstrate the following skills upon training completion:
- Describe the role of a CHW
- Describe a healthy community and the factors affecting its health
- Explain the implications of health statistics to community health and development
- Discuss & apply the strategies/approaches necessary to educate members of the community
- Serve as part of a health care team in service to individuals and families in the community
- Demonstrate acquired knowledge, skills and behaviors of a CHW.
Provider: Milwaukee Area Health Education Center
Universal Skillbuilding
CARE U for Direct Care Staff
Free CARE U conferences provide education for certified nursing assistants, personal care workers and other direct care staff who work with older adults. A one-day conference covers seven topics using adult, active learning teaching approaches. Content covers common challenges direct care staff encounter and ways they can improve care for older adults.
Provider: UW-Madison
