Wisconsin CNA Training Programs

State terminology: Certified nurse aide (CNA). Wisconsin Nurse Aide Program ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.

Program directory checked November 3, 2026. Official directory reviewed.

The DHS map layer is a state data service. Confirm current approval, cost, schedule and clinical placement with the program.

CNA training programs in Wisconsin

Listed alphabetically, not ranked. The table reproduces the list published by Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Exact duplicate rows are shown once. A listing is not a recommendation.

308 programs shown.

How does CNA training work in Wisconsin?

• Wisconsin nurse aide training programs must be at least 75 hours, and the first 16 hours must be classroom training before you work directly with residents (DHS 129.07).
• New students complete a state-approved training program, review the DHS-linked Headmaster handbook and pass written-knowledge and skill testing.

Read the full Wisconsin training guide →

How should you verify a program before enrolling?

• Confirm the program’s current state approval and the exact location where training takes place.
• Get a written breakdown of tuition, lab and clinical fees, exam fees, supplies, background checks and refund terms.
• Ask about class schedules, clinical placement, attendance rules and completion requirements.
• Confirm the testing provider, candidate handbook and retake policy before paying.
• Ask about funding, payment plans and any employer tuition support.

What if a program is not on this list?

A program may be new, inactive, listed under a different name or added after this directory was checked. Its absence does not establish approval or closure. Ask the state agency to confirm the exact program and training site before paying.

How much does CNA training cost in Wisconsin?

This program list does not include prices. Tuition, lab fees, exams, fingerprinting, supplies and travel costs vary by school and location. Ask each program for the full amount and use the Training Costs & Funding guide to compare offers.

We publish a cost only when the state or school provides it, with the date checked. We do not estimate missing prices.

Where does this list come from?

Wisconsin Nursing Aide Training Program Map Layer ↗ · Checked November 3, 2026.

Publisher: Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Training costs & funding → Read the Wisconsin state guide