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.

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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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Upcoming Classes

May 28

Assisted Living : Fire Safety

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday

Location


Instructor-led, Online Learning

Sharon Bergstad
Instructor

Sharon Bergstad, RN
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May 28

Assisted Living : First Aid and Choking

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday

Location


Instructor-led, Online Learning

Sharon Bergstad
Instructor

Sharon Bergstad, RN
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Jun 01-02

Assisted Living : Medication Administration

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday

Location

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

Sharon Bergstad
Instructor

Sharon Bergstad, RN
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Jun 01-12

CNA

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, includes lunch break
(NEW 2026 CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course grads start class on June 4; all other students start on June 1)

Location

HWTI Osseo Ed Center
51019 Ridge View Road
Osseo

This class is full. Register to be added to the waitlist.

Kelly Passo-Fasel
Instructor

Kelly Passo-Fasel, RN
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Jun 03

Assisted Living : Standard Precautions

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Wedneday

Location


Instructor-led, Online Learning

Sharon Bergstad
Instructor

Sharon Bergstad, RN
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Jun 04

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

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Thursday

Location

HWTI Chippewa Falls Ed Center
2815 County Highway I, 3rd Floor
Chippewa Falls

Sharon Bergstad
Instructor

Sharon Bergstad, RN
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Jun 12

First Aid & CPR : Community Class (First Time or Renewal)

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Friday

Location

HWTI Chippewa Falls Ed Center
2815 County Highway I, 3rd Floor
Chippewa Falls

Sharon Bergstad
Instructor

Sharon Bergstad, RN
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Jun 16

Dementia : Calm the Chaos: Practical Strategies for Dementia Behaviors

Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This presentation teaches attendees to recognize dementia-related behaviors as communication and use practical, person-centered strategies to identify triggers, de-escalate situations, and improve outcomes for those living with memory loss and their caregivers.

Location

HWTI Chippewa Falls Ed Center
2815 County Highway I, 3rd Floor
Chippewa Falls

Paula Gibson
Instructor

Paula Gibson, CDP, CVDTT, CCSP
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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