DCW Direct Care Worker VIP Certification Exam

DCW — The Direct Care Worker (DCW) credential is issued by various state agencies and the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP); it assesses competency in person-centered care, safety, communication, rights, health support, and professional ethics for workers supporting individuals with disabilities and/or older adults in home and community settings. No single national standardized exam exists — this is an original comprehensive practice set modeled on NADSP competency areas and widely used state DCW assessment frameworks.