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CNA Classes in Waukesha, WI: 3 State-Approved Programs

Waukesha 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 Waukesha area is $45,690 a year, about the same as the Wisconsin figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Approved programs in Waukesha
75 hrs
Training Wisconsin requires
$45,690
Typical CNA pay, Waukesha area
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Nursing homes in Waukesha

CNA programs in Waukesha

Each program below appears on Wisconsin's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.

State-approved CNA programs in Waukesha
ProgramAddressPhone
Higher Learning CNA Training1810 Kensington Dr, 53188(262) 400-8617
ProHealth Care725 American Ave, 53188(262) 521-7756
Waukesha County Technical College-Waukesha (WCTC)327 E Broadway, 53186(262) 691-5566

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 Waukesha

CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Waukesha, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Waukesha.

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 Waukesha

$45,690
Waukesha area · $21.97 an hour
$45,130
Wisconsin
$42,260
United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Waukesha

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.

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Questions about CNA classes in Waukesha

How many CNA classes are in Waukesha, WI?
Wisconsin's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Waukesha. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How much do CNAs make in Waukesha?
Typical CNA pay in the Waukesha area is $45,690 a year, or $21.97 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Wisconsin figure is $45,130.
How long is CNA training in Waukesha?
Programs in Waukesha 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 Waukesha?
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 4 nursing homes in Waukesha.

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