Nurse Aide Training and Registry Information

 COVID-19 and the nurse aide shortage

Learn more about how you can address nurse aide surge staffing due to COVID-19.

    Working under the direct supervision of a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse, a certified nurse aide (CNA) does the following:

    • Assists residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, or eating.
    • Performs procedures that are within the scope of practice for a CNA.

    The Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry lists the names of CNAs who, through training, testing and experience, meet federal and/or state requirements to work in Wisconsin.   
     

      CNA assisting a senior use a walker down a hospital hallwayHow do I become a CNA in Wisconsin?

       

      Two CNAs completing paperwork.How do I maintain my status on the registry?

       

      An adult making notes in a notebook at a desk with a computer monitor.I'm a provider. How do I verify CNA employment eligibility?

       

      A teacher giving a lecture in the classroomHow do I start or maintain a training program for CNAs?

       

      Partner Contacts

      Wisconsin’s Nurse Aide Testing and Registry system is called Testmaster Universe (TMU) and is hosted by Headmaster.

      • Registry: 888-401-0465
      • Testing: 888-401-0462

      Rules and Regulations

      42 Code of Federal Regulations 483, Subpart D

      Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 129

      Wisconsin Stat. ch. 146

      Contact Us

      The Nurse Aide Training and Testing program is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance. Contact us if you have questions.

      Last Revised: May 17, 2021