- 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 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
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.
- 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
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.
- Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Training Vocabulary Terms A-B
- Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Training Vocabulary Terms C-D
- Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Training Vocabulary Terms E-H
- Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Training Vocabulary Terms I-O
- Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Training Vocabulary Terms P-SE
- Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Training Vocabulary Terms SH-W
- Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Training Jeopardy – Option 1
- Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Training Jeopardy – Option 2
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.
Sep 22 - Oct 15
CNA
4:15 PM - 9:15 PM, Monday - Thursday
(Class starts September 29 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Bloomer Ed Center
2217 Duncan Rd
Bloomer
Sep 22 - Oct 03
CNA
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, includes lunch break
(Class starts September 25 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Eau Claire Ed Center
1405 Truax Blvd, 3rd Floor
Eau Claire
Sep 22 - Oct 16
CNA
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Thursday. No class October 9.
(Class starts September 29 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Federic Ed Center
205 United Way
Frederic
Sep 29 - Oct 17
CNA
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, includes lunch break. No class October 7 or 9.
(Class starts October 3 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Lodi Ed Center
700 Clark St
Lodi
Sep 29 - Oct 30
CNA
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Wednesday. No class October 8 - additional class October 30.
(Class starts October 7 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Fennimore Ed Center
1850 11th Street
Fennimore
Oct 06-24
CNA
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Friday
(Class starts October 10 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Eau Claire Ed Center
405 Truax Blvd, 3rd Floor
Eau Claire
Oct 06-29
CNA
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Thursday
(Class starts October 13 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Superior Ed Center
1800 New York Avenue
Superior
Oct 06-17
CNA
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, includes lunch break
(Class starts October 09 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Eau Claire Ed Center
1405 Truax Blvd, 3rd Floor
Eau Claire
Oct 20-31
CNA
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, includes lunch break.
(Class starts October 23 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Eau Claire Ed Center
1405 Truax Blvd, 3rd Floor
Eau Claire
Oct 20 - Nov 11
CNA
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Thursday
(Class starts October 27 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI St. Croix Falls Ed Center
750 E Louisiana St
St. Croix Falls
Oct 27 - Nov 19
CNA
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Thursday
(Class starts November 03 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Eau Claire Ed Center
1405 Truax Blvd, 3rd Floor
Eau Claire
Oct 27 - Nov 14
CNA
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, includes lunch break. No class October 29 - 31 or November 7 and 12.
(Class starts November 4 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Lodi Ed Center
700 Clark St
Lodi
Nov 03 - Dec 10
CNA
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Wednesday. No class November 24 - 26.
(Class starts November 11 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Rice Lake Ed Center
910 Bear Paw Avenue
Rice Lake
Nov 03-18
CNA
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Thursday, includes lunch break.
(Class starts November 06 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Eau Claire Ed Center
1405 Truax Blvd, 3rd Floor
Eau Claire
Nov 17 - Dec 17
CNA
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Thursday. No class November 26 - 27 or December 4 and 11.
(Class starts November 24 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Lodi Ed Center
700 Clark St
Lodi
Nov 17 - Dec 11
CNA
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Thursday. No class Thanksgiving - November 27.
(Class starts November 24 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Federic Ed Center
205 United Way
Frederic
Nov 24 - Dec 11
CNA
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Thursday, includes lunch break. No class 11/26 - 11/27
(Class starts December 02 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Eau Claire Ed Center
1405 Truax Blvd, 3rd Floor
Eau Claire
Dec 01-19
CNA
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Friday
(Class starts December 05 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Eau Claire Ed Center
1405 Truax Blvd, 3rd Floor
Eau Claire
Dec 15-31
CNA
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, includes lunch break. No class 12/24 - 12/26
(Class starts December 18 for students who passed the online portion of the CDCP-to-CNA Career Ladder Course.)
Location
HWTI Eau Claire Ed Center
1405 Truax Blvd, 3rd Floor
Eau Claire
Looking for a different location?
We may be able to offer the CNA class in your community — Amery, Augusta, Barron, Black River Falls, Bloomer, Chetek, Chippewa Falls, Cumberland, Durand, Eau Claire, Hayward, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Mondovi, Neillsville, Osseo, Rice Lake, Turtle Lake, Spooner, Superior, and Whitehall to name a few.
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