The Respite Care Provider Training (RCPT), a competency-based entry level respite provider training curriculum, developed by the Respite Care Association of Wisconsin as part of the ARCH/National Academy for State Health Policy Respite Provider Recruitment and Training Initiative, is designed for people who are interested in providing respite care to individuals with varying disabilities and ages across the lifespan. Each course in the training meets at least one of the Respite Care Professional Core Competencies and was field tested in ten states.