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Wisconsin Caregiver Training

Wisconsin Caregiver Training & Compliance for Home Care Agencies

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Wisconsin's Caregiver Training
Requirements at a Glance

Wisconsin mandates specific training hours and competency evaluations for all in-home care workers.
Here's everything your agency needs to know.

Wisconsin Training Requirements

Home Health Aide

Home Health Aides assist with personal care, mobility, and routine health-related support under supervision.

Annual Training

12 Hours

Wisconsin Training Requirements

Supportive Home Care

Supportive Home Care workers help clients with personal care and daily living tasks to promote comfort and safe living at home. The state requires specific training topics to be covered, with no set number of hours for initial or annual training.

Initial Training

Not Specific

Annual Training

Not Specific

Regulatory Oversight

Licensing Authorities

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Oversees home care services, caregiver licensing, and statewide healthcare compliance requirements.

Wisconsin Division of Quality Assurance

Regulates home health agencies, caregiver training, and healthcare standards statewide.

Wisconsin Bureau on Aging and Disability Resources

Supports aging services and long-term caregiver assistance programs statewide.

Wisconsin Adult-at-Risk Reporting Law

Establishes abuse reporting duties and vulnerable adult protection requirements statewide.

Wisconsin Training Requirements & Recommended Courses

Home Health Aide Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C1701 – Understanding Alzhiemer’s Diseases and Dementia and How to Provide Person-Centered Care
  • L2C1003 – Standard Precautions and Key PPE
  • L2C0605 – Caring for Clients with Kidney and Bladder Disease

Supportive Home Care Initial Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0800 – Coping When Death Arrives
  • L2C0126 – Assisting clients with Sponge, Tub, and Shower Baths
  • L2C0124 – Assisting With Dressing and Undressing

Supportive Home Care Annual Training

A few Learn2Care class courses:

  • L2C0409 – Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
  • L2C0405 – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • L2C0303 – Honoring Client’s Rights with Person-Centered Care
Learn More About Wisconsin Training Paths

Disclaimer: We are committed to helping you stay informed and confident in your compliance efforts with the most accurate, up-to-date guidance we can provide. Our guides and resources are designed to support your training and compliance work, though state regulations may vary and change frequently. Please consult your state's licensing or regulatory body for official guidance, publications, or requirements.

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Caregiver training in Wisconsin is role-based, especially for Supportive Home Care workers and HHAs:

  • Supportive Home Care (Private Pay)
    Training is task-specific, based on the services provided:
    • Personal assistance (ADLs like bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, feeding, medication support)
    • Instrumental support (IADLs) (shopping, transportation, communication, money management)
    • Household/chore services (cleaning, laundry, meal prep, home safety tasks)
    • Caregivers must be trained and competent in assigned tasks, with no fixed statewide hour requirement.
  • Home Health Aides (HHAs)
    Follow structured training programs (typically ~120 hours initial + 12 hours annual training).

Caregiver training in Wisconsin is service based, aligned with Supportive Home Care roles (personal assistance + household/chore services) and HHA annual training.

Key topics include:

  • Personal assistance (ADLs): bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, grooming, ambulation, and medication support (self-administered)
  • Instrumental support (IADLs): shopping, transportation, communication, and basic money management
  • Home management tasks: cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe home environment
  • Use of assistive devices and following care plans
  • Communication and person-centered care
  • Infection control and safety practices

CNAs must be listed in the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. Non-medical caregivers may not need formal certification but need documented training, background checks, and competency verification.

Yes, online caregiver training is commonly used for onboarding, annual education, in-service training, and compliance documentation.

Learn2Care helps Wisconsin agencies train caregivers consistently, monitor progress, manage compliance records, and support caregiver readiness through flexible mobile learning.

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