Wisconsin Caregiver Academy, UW-Green Bay

10/12/2026

🚀 November-December Train-the-Trainer Courses | WI State Approved (Virtual & Hybrid)

Ready to become a Wisconsin state-approved trainer? This November, get certified to train caregivers within your organization through the Wisconsin Caregiver Academy.

✅ Approved by WI DHS & Training Registry
✅ Live instruction from expert nurses & firefighter/EMTs
✅ Allow you to become eligible to apply with the Community-Based Care and Treatment Training Registry as a trainer of the CBRF state curriculum.

📅 November-December Course Dates:
• Medication Administration: November 16-18, 2026
• First Aid & Choking: December 9, 2026
• Fire Safety: December 10, 2026
• Standard Precautions: December 11, 2026

Register Here: https://www.uwgb.edu/wisconsin-caregiver-academy/trainers/becoming-a-trainer/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_3e6hr8zhcl

10/06/2026

Congratulations to the most recent cohort of 25 new administrators! 🎉

Don't miss YOUR last chance this year to complete UW-Green Bay's Administrator Training Course and take the next step toward leadership in assisted living!

📅 November 2 - November 12, 2026
🕓 60-hour, instructor-led virtual program
🌟 Prepares you to qualify as an Assisted Living Administrator under DHS 83.15.

Learn leadership, resident care, financial management, and more while earning an exclusive UW-Green Bay digital badge to showcase your skills.

This is the final offering of 2026. Secure your spot now to build essential skills and meet Wisconsin administrator requirements before the year ends!

👉 Learn more and register: https://www.uwgb.edu/wisconsin-caregiver-academy/administrators/administrator-training-course/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_cwetkpu6sl

10/01/2026

Congratulations to the most recent cohort of 25 new administrators! 🎉

Don't miss YOUR last chance this year to complete UW-Green Bay's Administrator Training Course and take the next step toward leadership in assisted living!

📅 November 2 - November 12, 2026
🕓 60-hour, instructor-led virtual program
🌟 Prepares you to qualify as an Assisted Living Administrator under DHS 83.15.

Learn leadership, resident care, financial management, and more while earning an exclusive UW-Green Bay digital badge to showcase your skills.

This is the final offering of 2026. Secure your spot now to build essential skills and meet Wisconsin administrator requirements before the year ends!

👉 Learn more and register: https://www.uwgb.edu/wisconsin-caregiver-academy/administrators/administrator-training-course/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_mfom8qkijk

09/30/2026

Wisconsin's care workforce is stretched thin, and families are feeling it. Register for our live webinar on Oct. 7: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Dn6Augl7/what-i-wish-i-knew-a-caregivers-journey-with-former-governor-marty-schreiber-6a1KTS1E1r89/overview?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_7goncnjbuw

Former Governor Marty Schreiber covers what often goes unspoken in dementia caregiving, drawn from nearly 20 years of it:

✅ Support groups and individual counseling
✅ How unfamiliar settings can affect the care recipient
✅ Tools and resources most caregivers never learn about until they need them

09/25/2026

NEW Self-Paced Asthma Course

Build your understanding of asthma and earn 1 hour of continuing education related to First Aid for caregivers or trainers.

In this online course, you'll learn about:

✅ Different types of asthma
✅ Prevention strategies
✅ Symptom management
✅ Treatment approaches

Strengthen your skills and gain practical knowledge to better support those living with asthma.

Register today! https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Dn6Augl7/g/2gCSN2T1xA/understanding-asthma-6a1KTS19KjjF/overview?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_fxolwjpgzz

09/16/2026

Alzheimer's reshapes relationships long before it reshapes memory. Register for our live 1-hour webinar October 7: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Dn6Augl7/what-i-wish-i-knew-a-caregivers-journey-with-former-governor-marty-schreiber-6a1KTS1E1r89/overview?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_mjfphmeh9v

Roles shift and communication changes, often while the family is still trying to understand what is happening. Former Wisconsin Governor Marty Schreiber talks through that shift from nearly 20 years caring for his wife, Elaine, insight that can sharpen how you guide the families on your caseload.

09/14/2026

🚀 October Train-the-Trainer Courses | WI State Approved (Virtual & Hybrid)

Ready to become a Wisconsin state-approved trainer? This October, get certified to train caregivers within your organization through the Wisconsin Caregiver Academy.

✅ Approved by WI DHS & Training Registry
✅ Live instruction from expert nurses & firefighter/EMTs
✅ Allow you to become eligible to apply with the Community-Based Care and Treatment Training Registry as a trainer of the CBRF state curriculum.

📅 October Course Dates:

• Standard Precautions: October 2, 2026
• Medication Administration: October 5-7, 2026
• Fire Safety: October 15, 2026
• First Aid and Choking: October 28, 2026
• Fire Safety: October 29, 2026
• Standard Precautions: October 30, 2026

Register Here: https://www.uwgb.edu/wisconsin-caregiver-academy/trainers/becoming-a-trainer/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_o7wdr4kbha

09/10/2026

If you work with older adults or people with disabilities, there is an event for you to connect, collaborate, and bring valuable insights back to our regional communities

Mission: Possible, the Wisconsin Aging, Disability & Independent Living Network Conference
🗺️ Kalahari Resorts in Wisconsin Dells
🗓️ September 21-23, 2026

What to expect:
✨ Two days of in-person learning and networking
✨ Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award–winning journalist Allison Gilbert
✨ CEUs available for Social Work, Nursing, PT, OT, and more
✨ Early-Bird pricing extended to just $250!

Don't miss this opportunity to explore best practices, gain career-ready insights, and leave energized.

👉 Learn more about who should attend, conference topics, and the full schedule here! https://www.uwgb.edu/adiln/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_1sh1pu6nk6

Join us for the 2026 Wisconsin Aging, Disability and Independent Living Network Conference.

09/02/2026

The families you support are learning dementia care as they go, usually mid-crisis. Former Wisconsin Governor Marty Schreiber spent nearly 20 years in that position caring for his wife, Elaine.

On October 7, he shares what he wishes he'd known from the start: when to seek respite help, how to recognize anticipatory grief, and where to find support before crisis forces the decision.

One hour, live on Zoom, $25. Register today: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Dn6Augl7/what-i-wish-i-knew-a-caregivers-journey-with-former-governor-marty-schreiber-6a1KTS1E1r89/overview?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_zbtjndimmj

08/26/2026

Advance your career in assisted living leadership with UW-Green Bay's Administrator Training Course.

Details:
📆 September 21 - October 1, 2026
🕓 60-hour, instructor-led virtual program
🌟 Prepares you to qualify as an Assisted Living Administrator under DHS 83.15.

The course covers six required core competencies:

✅ Leadership & Management
✅ Resident Care & Services
✅ Resident Rights, Advocacy & Legal Issues
✅ Physical Environment & Life Safety
✅ Human Resources
✅ Financial Management

Participants earn an exclusive UW-Green Bay digital badge, signaling mastery of administrator-level competencies to employers and peers.

If you're ready to take the next step toward leadership, this fall session is a strong opportunity to build the skills and confidence you need.

👉 Learn more and register: https://www.uwgb.edu/wisconsin-caregiver-academy/administrators/administrator-training-course/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_vaqdy1sotf

We have created an approved training course for you to become an assisted living administrator if you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a non-health-related field, DHS 83.15(1)(c), or if you have at least two years of experience working in healthcare with an identi...