CNA Classes in Eau Claire, WI: 3 State-Approved Programs
Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire area is $43,150 a year, 4% below the Wisconsin figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Eau Claire
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) | 615 W Clairemont Ave, HEC 238, 54701 | (715) 833-6300 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)(Eau Claire) | 600 W Clairemont Ave, 54701 | (715) 833-6300 |
| Healthcare Workforce Training Institute | 1405 Traux Blvd, 54703 | (715) 726-3849 |
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 Eau Claire
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Eau Claire, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Eau Claire.
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 Eau Claire
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Eau Claire
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 Eau Claire
- How many CNA classes are in Eau Claire, WI?
- Wisconsin's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Eau Claire. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Eau Claire?
- Typical CNA pay in the Eau Claire area is $43,150 a year, or $20.75 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Wisconsin figure is $45,130.
- How long is CNA training in Eau Claire?
- Programs in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire?
- 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 Eau Claire.