CNA Classes in Wausau, WI: 3 State-Approved Programs
Wausau 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 Wausau area is $43,660 a year, 3% below the Wisconsin figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Wausau
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Village (NTC) | 2901 N 7th St, 54403 | (715) 803-1338 |
| Northcentral Technical College - Health Science Center (NTC) | 1000 W Campus Dr, 54401 | (715) 803-1338 |
| Wausau Manor Health Services | 3107 Westhill Dr, 54401 | (715) 842-0575 |
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 Wausau
CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wausau, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Wausau.
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 Wausau
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Wausau
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 Wausau
- How many CNA classes are in Wausau, WI?
- Wisconsin's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Wausau. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Wausau?
- Typical CNA pay in the Wausau area is $43,660 a year, or $20.99 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Wisconsin figure is $45,130.
- How long is CNA training in Wausau?
- Programs in Wausau 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 Wausau?
- 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 Wausau.