CNA Classes

Become a CNA in just two weeks and launch your career in healthcare!

As a certified nursing assistant (CNA), you will be introduced to the rewarding field of healthcare while providing care to people with a wide range of health conditions. If you are a compassionate person with good communication skills, thrive on multi-tasking, and and have an eye for detail, becoming a CNA may be the perfect fit for you.

CNA classes are offered routinely in Eau Claire, Bloomer, Rice Lake, and more.

Once enrolled in our state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program, you will receive classroom, lab, and clinical time while gaining hands-on experience with patients. Coursework includes nursing skills, infection control, safety, residents' rights, and more.

After successfully completing the CNA class and passing the competency exam, you will be able to work in the healthcare setting of your choice and enjoy a career ladder with great earning and learning opportunities.

CNA Class Requirements

Students must be 15 years or older on the first day of class. (Please note: Most employers require age 16+ to work as a CNA.)
Your seat in the class is not guaranteed until your payer source is confirmed.
Attendance is mandatory for all 75 hours of class (42 hours of classroom instruction and 33 hours of clinical instruction).
Scrubs of any color and clean, comfortable healthcare-appropriate footwear (no Crocs or open-toed shoes) are required for all classes. You must have a watch with a second hand on it. Smartwatches are not allowed.

CNA Class Fee

If you are receiving financial assistance from another entity, this class fee section may not apply to you.

Your seat in the class is not guaranteed until we have received your class payment. Once we receive the full payment, we will send you an email confirming your seat in the class.

The class fee is $550 and covers the cost of class materials and textbooks. (The state exam fee is NOT included in this rate.)

CNA Class Fee Assistance

If you need assistance paying for the CNA class, please consider the following options and resources:

Your current or future healthcare employer may offer to pay for all or a portion of the class. Contact the employer prior to registering for the class.
After completion of the CNA class, you may be eligible for 100% reimbursement of the class fee through your healthcare employer. Ask prior to registering for the class.
If you are a student, prior to registering for a class, contact your guidance counselor or program advisor to see if your school offers tuition assistance to become a CNA.
CDCP to CNA Career Ladder
WisCaregiver Career Programs
Barron County Job Center
331 S Main St # 6 • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • (715) 234-6302
Chippewa County Job Center
2829 County Highway I, Suite 2A • Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 • (715) 723-2248
Eau Claire County Job Center
221 W Madison St, Suite 140-A • Eau Claire, WI 54703 • (715) 858-9675
Trempealeau County Job Center
36084 Walnut St • Independence, WI 54747 • (715) 985-2118
Other County Job Centers in WI
West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency, Inc. (WEST CAP)
Serving Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties
525 Second St • PO Box 308 • Glenwood City, WI 54013 • (715) 265-4271 or (800) 606-9227

Refunds

You may request a refund in writing up to 10 days prior to the first day of class. There is a 10% administrative fee for all refunds. Send an email to

Testing

The Healthcare Workforce Training Institute shares space with two local CNA testing sites. We offer practice sessions prior to the test to help ensure you understand the correct performance of skills and to help relieve any test-related anxiety you may be experiencing. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible to take the state exam. This test includes a written and a skills portion. Once you pass both tests, we enter your name into the state CNA registry.

Ready to take the CNA state exam? Register here.

Free Study Tools

The Healthcare Workforce Training Institute is proud to offer these free study tools to help students prepare for the nurse aide training exam. Contact us with any questions.

Lapsed or Expired CNA License

If you want to start working as a CNA again, but your CNA license has lapsed or expired, you will need to contact the statewide testing agency Headmaster at 877-201-0758. Headmaster will navigate you through the steps to prepare you for retesting. In most cases, retaking the nurse aide training program is not necessary.

Transferring an Out-of-State CNA License to Wisconsin

Are you a CNA moving to Wisconsin and would like to transfer your license so you can continue your CNA career? Complete the Out-of-State Transfer Application now.