Launch your career in healthcare.
Become a CNA.

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Advance your career in healthcare.
Become a medication aide.

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Receive quality assisted living training.
Take our CBRF classes.

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Help save lives.
Sign up for a First Aid & CPR class.

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Gain empathy and awareness.
Experience the Virtual Dementia Tour.

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Increasing and advancing the healthcare workforce in Wisconsin through quality, accessible certifications and trainings.

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Why choose the Institute?

  • Online, live learning. We are continually adding online, live learning options to increase access to our classes, including medication aide, CBRF (assisted living), and dementia education.
  • Price. Our class rates are very competitive. Plus, we can connect you with tuition assistance and reimbursement options.
  • Finish faster. We schedule classes with utmost efficiency so you can start working and achieving your goals as quickly as possible.
  • Multiple locations. Nurse educators instruct classes year-round in multiple communities, including Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Frederic, Osseo, and Rice Lake. We may be able to offer classes in other communities as well — Amery, Augusta, Barron, Black River Falls, Bloomer, Chetek, Cumberland, Durand, Hayward, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Mondovi, Neillsville, Turtle Lake, Spooner, Superior, and Whitehall to name a few. Receive updates.
  • Experienced educators. Most of our instructors are registered nurses and have spent years providing direct patient care. They are passionate about ensuring healthcare consumers receive quality care by compassionate professionals.
  • Evolving class options. We are committed to growing our list of class offerings in order to help advance the healthcare workforce. We want to hear from you. Send us your class ideas.

Support healthcare training and gain exposure for your business.

By becoming a sponsor, you play a meaningful role in strengthening Wisconsin's healthcare workforce. Your support not only helps students gain critical skills, it also ensures healthcare employers across the state have access to well-trained, compassionate professionals. The Healthcare Workforce Training Institute is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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Thursday, March 12

We asked our past CNA students about their experiences in the class, and the responses were overwhelmingly positive! Our mission is to advance the healthcare workforce through quality certifications and trainings, and we love hearing from students like this who have been empowered to push forward and climb the healthcare career ladder.

Jumpstart your future in healthcare, and apply today to become a CNA!

https://www.healthcareworkforcetraining.org/classes/cna.phtml

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Upcoming Classes

Mar 16 - Apr 03

CNA

Monday - Friday, 4:15 PM - 9:15 PM
(NEW 2026 CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course grads start class March 20; all other students start March 16)

Location

HWTI Eau Claire Ed Center
1405 Truax Blvd, 3rd Floor
Eau Claire

Kelly Passo-Fasel
Instructor

Kelly Passo-Fasel, RN
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Mar 23

Assisted Living : Fire Safety

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Monday

Location

Instructor-led, Online Learning

Sharon Bergstad
Instructor

Sharon Bergstad, RN
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Mar 23

Assisted Living : First Aid and Choking

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday

Location

Instructor-led, Online Learning

Sharon Bergstad
Instructor

Sharon Bergstad, RN
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Mar 23 - Apr 16

Medication Aide

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM online live sessions: March 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 and April 6, 7, 9, 10 13;    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM in person sessions, Lodi: April 1 - 2 and 15 - 16.
Independent Hospice House CNA: training is completed at the end of the in-person class.  Skilled Nursing Facility CNA: requires additional 40 hours of on-the-job oversite and testing at the facility where employed.

Location

HWTI Lodi Ed Center
700 Clark Street
Lodi

Ben Ruyle
Instructor

Ben Ruyle, RN
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Mar 25

First Aid & CPR : Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (First Time or Renewal)

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, includes lunch break
Wednesday

Location

HWTI Chippewa Falls Ed Center
2815 Cty Hwy I, 3rd Floor
Chippewa Falls

Sharon Bergstad
Instructor

Sharon Bergstad, RN
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Mar 26

Leadership : Hand-on Care Skills Training

Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, includes lunch break
Perfect for family caregivers, home health and assisted living employees, and those looking to brush-up on care skills. From transfers to bathing, get tools to be a successful caregiver!

Location

HWTI Lodi Ed Center
700 Clark Street
Lodi

Ben Ruyle
Instructor

Ben Ruyle, RN
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Mar 27

Leadership : LPN IV Therapy Training

Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, includes lunch break
This hands-on training will ensure confidence in assisting with IVs in a skilled nursing facility. Attendees learn complication assessment, infiltration, treatments, administration, and more!

Location

HWTI Lodi Ed Center
700 Clark Street
Lodi

Ben Ruyle
Instructor

Ben Ruyle, RN
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Mar 31

Leadership : Hands-on Care Skills Training

Tuesday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, includes lunch break
Perfect for family caregivers, home health and assisted living employees, and those looking to brush-up on care skills. From transfers to bathing, get tools to be a successful caregiver!

Location

HWTI Chippewa Falls Ed Center
2815 Cty Hwy I, 3rd Floor
Chippewa Falls

Michele Anderson
Instructor

Michele Anderson, RN
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Partners in Training & Growing the Healthcare Workforce


  • Oakwood Health Services
  • Aspen Health
  • Dove Healthcare - Bloomer
  • Aurora Community Services
  • Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
  • Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire
  • Family Circle Assisted Living
  • Circle of Hope Assisted Living
  • Cornell Health Services
  • Dove Healthcare - Barron Assisted Living
  • Grace Lutheran Communities
  • Dove Healthcare - Bloomer Assisted Living
  • HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Heritage Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation
  • Heritage of Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
  • Kinnic Health and Rehabilitation
  • Dove Healthcare - Orchard Hills Assisted Living
  • Lake Hallie Memory Care
  • Meadowbrook at Black River Falls Assisted Living
  • Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake
  • Monarch Healthcare Management
  • Wissota Place Assisted Living Community
  • Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire
  • Park View Nursing Home
  • Dove Healthcare - Osseo
  • Park View Assisted Living
  • Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center
  • Prairie Maison Nursing Home
  • Dove Healthcare - Rutledge Home
  • Spring Valley Assisted Living
  • United Pioneer Home
  • Dove Healthcare - Osseo Assisted Living
  • Vista Prairie at Brentwood Assisted Living
  • Wisconsin Veteran's Home at Chippewa Falls
  • Meadowbrook at Bloomer Assisted Living
  • Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center
  • Workforce Resource, LLC