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.
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.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Learning CNA Training | 1810 Kensington Dr, 53188 | (262) 400-8617 |
| ProHealth Care | 725 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
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.
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 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.