CNA Classes in Madison, WI: 14 State-Approved Programs
Madison has 14 CNA training programs on Wisconsin's approved list. Wisconsin requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Madison area is $45,260 a year, about the same as the Wisconsin figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Madison
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Center for HC Education & Simulation (SMH/Center For Health Ed & Simulation) | 3001 W Beltline Hwy, Suite 305, 53713 | (608) 417-3500 |
| Central Wisconsin Center (DHS-CWC) | 317 Knutson Dr, 53704 | (608) 301-1991 |
| Fatou Ceesay Cairasu Care Institute | 437 S. Yellowstone Dr, 53719 | (608) 622-7015 |
| Herzing University (Quality CNA Training) | 5218 E Terrace Dr, 53718 | (715) 902-1746 |
| La Follette High School (Madison College) | 702 Pflaum Rd, 53716 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Madison College | 1701 Wright St, 53704 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Madison College Community Clinic (Madison College) | 1705 Hoffman St, 53704 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Madison College Goodman South Campus | 2429 Perry St, 53713 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Madison East High School (Madison College) | 2222 E Washington Ave, 53704 | (608) 204-1603 |
| Madison West High School (Madison College) | 30 Ash St, 53726 | (608) 246-6780 |
| Mendota Mental Health Institute (DHS-MMHI) | 301 Troy Dr, 53704 | (608) 301-1361 |
| Neway Directions | 3001 W Beltline Hwy, #100, 53713 | (608) 221-1920 |
| UW Health/UWHCA | 610 N. Whitney Way, 53705 | (608) 263-6500 |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High School (Madison College) | 201 S Gammon Rd, 53717 | (608) 616-1058 |
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 Madison
CMS lists 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Madison, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Madison.
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 Madison
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Madison
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)
- 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)
- Sheboygan (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Madison
- How many CNA classes are in Madison, WI?
- Wisconsin's approved nurse aide training list names 14 CNA programs in Madison. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Madison?
- Typical CNA pay in the Madison area is $45,260 a year, or $21.76 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Wisconsin figure is $45,130.
- How long is CNA training in Madison?
- Programs in Madison 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 Madison?
- 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 7 nursing homes in Madison.