Connect With CCDET
(920) 424-1113
ccdet@uwosh.edu
Learn More & Register for Workshops
For administrators, managers, supervisors, trainers, and HR professionals in DQA-regulated settings.
Join our virtual workshops led by experienced staff who understand the challenges you face.
Are you responsible for:
- Completing caregiver background checks?
- Conducting misconduct investigations?
- Ensuring staff meet continuing education requirements?
- Navigating training regulations for your provider type?
- Ensuring deficiencies are corrected, documented, and survey-ready?
- Promoting caregiver satisfaction and retention?
If so, these workshops are designed for you.
👉 Explore the workshops below to find the training that fits your needs and schedule.
Please note: Registration closes 7 calendar days before each workshop. Early registration helps ensure sessions run as planned.
If a session must be cancelled due to low enrollment, we will do our best to offer you a spot in a future workshop, if available.
5 Steps to Caregiver Background Checks: Completing Checks & Evaluating Results
Best for: Staff responsible for completing caregiver background checks in DQA-regulated settings

This workshop provides a step-by-step approach to completing caregiver background checks in DQA-regulated settings.
Participants will learn how to evaluate results and determine appropriate actions.
The session helps ensure compliance with Wisconsin caregiver background check requirements.
Fee: $75 per person
Available date:
No upcoming Spring sessions. Fall dates coming soon.
👉 Register
Investigating & Reporting Allegations of Misconduct: Meeting State Regulations
Best for: Staff responsible for investigating and reporting misconduct in state-regulated settings

This workshop covers requirements for investigating and reporting allegations of caregiver misconduct in state-regulated settings.
Participants will learn investigation techniques, misconduct definitions, and reporting expectations.
The session helps ensure compliance with DQA requirements across assisted living, home care, and other state-regulated providers.
Fee: $100 per person
Available date:
Thursday, May 28 – 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
👉 Register
Investigating & Reporting Requirements for Federally Certified Providers
Best for: Staff in nursing homes, ICFs/IID, and swing bed hospitals

This workshop focuses on federal requirements for investigating and reporting allegations of mistreatment in federally certified providers.
Participants will learn key definitions, investigation expectations, and reporting timelines.
The session helps support compliance with federal regulations.
Fee: $100 per person
Available dates:
No upcoming Spring sessions. Fall dates coming soon.
Mastering Past Noncompliance: Turning Deficiencies into Demonstrated Compliance
Best for: Nursing home administrators, directors of nursing, compliance staff, and others responsible for survey readiness

This workshop focuses on understanding and applying CMS guidance related to Past Noncompliance (PNC) in nursing homes.
Participants will learn how to identify PNC situations, document corrective actions, and present survey-ready evidence.
The session helps providers demonstrate compliance and potentially reduce regulatory penalties.
Fee: $100 per person
Available dates:
Monday, May 11 – 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm (in-person in Madison) Registration closed
Monday, May 18 – 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (virtual) Registration Full
Please stay tuned for upcoming workshop dates.
Ready, Set, Train – Caregiver Continuing Education: An Overview of Available Materials
Best for: Training coordinators and supervisors in all DQA-regulated settings

This workshop introduces ready-to-use caregiver training materials that support ongoing staff development.
Participants will learn how to implement more than 40 hours of training resources.
The session helps organizations efficiently meet continuing education requirements.
Fee: $75 per person
Please stay tuned for upcoming workshop dates.
Rules of the Road: Compliance Pathways for New & Existing Providers

Best for: Newly licensed or certified assisted living and home care providers
This workshop introduces key regulatory requirements for newly licensed or certified assisted living and home care providers.
Participants will learn expectations for compliance and operational readiness.
The session helps providers establish a strong foundation for meeting regulatory standards.
Fee: $100 per person
Available dates:
No upcoming Spring sessions. Fall dates coming soon.
Setting Your Training Course: Navigating the Regulations

Best for: Administrators and training coordinators in assisted living, nursing home, home health, and personal care settings
This workshop focuses on developing staff training programs that meet regulatory requirements.
Participants will learn how to design and implement training for a variety of care settings.
The session helps ensure staff education supports compliance and quality care.
Fee: $75 per person
Available dates:
No upcoming Spring sessions. Fall dates coming soon.
Caregivers SOAR! Encouraging Success ~ Opportunities ~ Advancement ~ Retention

Best for: Organizations focused on caregiver engagement and retention
This workshop explores strategies to improve caregiver satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
Participants will learn practical approaches to supporting and strengthening their workforce.
The session helps organizations build a more stable and effective caregiving team.
Fee: $125 per person
Available date:
No upcoming Spring sessions. Fall dates coming soon.
Dementia – Challenging Behavioral Specialist Train the Trainer

Best for: Staff responsible for training others in behavioral support strategies
This workshop prepares participants to train others in supporting individuals with challenging behaviors.
Participants will learn effective teaching strategies and behavioral support approaches.
The session helps organizations build internal training capacity and improve care outcomes.
Fee: $185 per person
Available date:
Thursday, June 4 – 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
👉 Register
Training Access & Workshop Materials
Approximately 48 hours after registering, you will receive an automated email containing:
- A link to access the virtual training session
- A link to the required workshop materials
It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure they have received the training link
before the session begins.
If you have not received your link, please contact
regstaff@uwosh.edu
at least 24 hours prior to the start of the training.
Thank you for reaching out to help us ensure you have everything you need.