CNA Classes in Portage, WI: 5 State-Approved Programs
Portage has 5 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 Portage
Each program below appears on Wisconsin's official approved list. 2 of them are 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital (Madison College) | 2817 New Pinery Rd, 53901 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Aspirus Tivoli Nursing Home (Neway Directions) | 2805 Hunters Trl, 53901 | (608) 221-1920 |
| Divine Savior Hospital and Nursing Home (Neway Directions) | 2805 Hunters Trl, 53901 | (608) 221-1920 |
| Madison Area Tech College - Portage (Madison College) | 330 W Collins St, 53901 | (608) 745-3100 |
| Portage Enterprice Center (Madison College) | 1800 Kutzke Rd, 53901 | (608) 626-1058 |
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 Portage
CMS lists no certified nursing home with a Portage address. Nursing homes across Wisconsin show staffing and turnover by city.
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 Portage
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)
- Chippewa Falls (4)
- Fond Du Lac (4)
- Manitowoc (4)
- Oshkosh (4)
- Rhinelander (4)
- Sheboygan (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Portage
- How many CNA classes are in Portage, WI?
- Wisconsin's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Portage. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Portage?
- Programs in Portage 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 Portage?
- 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.