CNA Classes in Appleton, WI: 3 State-Approved Programs
Appleton has 3 CNA training programs on Wisconsin's approved list. Wisconsin requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Appleton area is $44,760 a year, about the same as the Wisconsin figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Appleton
Each program below appears on Wisconsin's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Edenbrook of Appleton | 2915 N Meade St, 54911 | (608) 778-2441 |
| Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Appleton | 1825 N Bluemound Dr, 54914 | (920) 735-5774 |
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center Appleton | 325 E Florida Ave, 54911 | (715) 582-2205 |
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 Appleton
CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Appleton, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Appleton.
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 Appleton
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Appleton
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 Appleton
- How many CNA classes are in Appleton, WI?
- Wisconsin's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Appleton. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Appleton?
- Typical CNA pay in the Appleton area is $44,760 a year, or $21.52 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Wisconsin figure is $45,130.
- How long is CNA training in Appleton?
- Programs in Appleton 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 Appleton?
- 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 5 nursing homes in Appleton.