CNA Classes in Altoona, WI: 3 State-Approved Programs
Altoona has 3 CNA training programs on Wisconsin's approved list. Wisconsin requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Wisconsin is $45,130 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Altoona
Each program below appears on Wisconsin's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona High School (CVTC) | 711 7th St W, 54720 | (715) 833-6300 |
| Grace Lutheran Foundation | 286 N Wilson Dr, 54720 | (715) 832-3003 |
| The Classics at Hillcrest Greens | 2455 Sawgrass Pl, 54720 | (715) 864-1033 |
Programs: Wisconsin approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Altoona
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Altoona, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Altoona.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Altoona
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Wisconsin's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Wisconsin registry works.
CNA classes in other Wisconsin cities
- Milwaukee (31)
- Madison (14)
- Green Bay (8)
- Wauwatosa (8)
- La Crosse (6)
- Kenosha (5)
- Portage (5)
- Chippewa Falls (4)
- Fond Du Lac (4)
- Manitowoc (4)
- Oshkosh (4)
- Rhinelander (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Altoona
- How many CNA classes are in Altoona, WI?
- Wisconsin's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Altoona. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Altoona?
- Programs in Altoona follow Wisconsin's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Altoona?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 2 nursing homes in Altoona.