Nurse Aide, Feeding Assistant, and Medication Aide Programs: Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) approves and oversees standardized training and testing programs. These programs include feeding assistants, medication aides, and nurse aides. We maintain a Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry for nurse aides and medication aides. This registry lists the names of aides who meet federal and/or state requirements to work in Wisconsin. This includes proper training, testing, and work experience.
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- Feeding Assistant Program:
- Email our dietitian consultant at vickie.bergquist@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
- Call 414-313-9557.
- Medication Aide Program:
- Email our Division of Quality Assurance pharmacy practice consultant at douglas.englebert@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
- Call 608-266-5388.
- Nurse Aide Program:
- Email nurse aide training staff at dhswidqa_natcep@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
- Call Headmaster toll-free at 888-401-0465.