CNA Classes in Rice Lake, WI: 3 State-Approved Programs
Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Workforce Training Institute | 910 Bear Paw Ave, 54868 | (715) 726-3849 |
| Northwood Technical College - Rice Lake (Northwood Tech) | 1900 College Dr, 54868 | (715) 246-1857 |
| Woodstone Senior Living | 950 Bear Paw Ave, 54868 | (712) 260-3749 |
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 Rice Lake
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Rice Lake, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Rice Lake.
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 Rice Lake
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 Rice Lake
- How many CNA classes are in Rice Lake, WI?
- Wisconsin's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Rice Lake. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Rice Lake?
- Programs in Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake?
- 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 Rice Lake.