Nurse Aide Program: Starting or Maintaining a Nurse Aide Training Program

The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) must approve each CNA (certified nurse aide) training program and approve the program before you can offer instruction.

Contact us for an application

If you're interested in training as a CNA, learn more about becoming a nurse aide in Wisconsin.

Forms and information

Thank you for your interest in offering a nurse aide training program. Find the scenario below that applies to you. Email any required materials to our Division of Quality Assurance Nurse Aide Training and Testing Department at dhswidqa_natcep@dhs.wisconsin.gov. We provide links to required forms below.

I want to apply to offer a nurse aide training program.

Wisconsin facilities and private programs can offer nurse aide training. Review the following materials:

The programs in the following list are approved train-the-trainer programs for Wisconsin Nurse Aide Training.

Appleton
Fox Valley Technical College
1825 North Bluemound Dr.
Appleton, WI 54912

Contact person: Tammie Karl, 920-560-1655

This program is not open to the public.

Green Bay
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
2740 W Mason St.
Green Bay, WI 54307

Contact person: Carolyn DeBaker, 920-498-6985

This program is open to the public.

Madison
Central Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled
317 Knutson Dr.
Madison, WI 53704

This program is not open to the public.

Madison College
1701 Wright St.
Madison, WI 53713

Contact person: Teri Gorder, 608-246-6780

This program is not open to the public.

Neway Directions
6400 Gisholt Dr.
Madison, WI 53717

Contact person: Jenna Ruehlow, 608-221-1920

This program is open to the public.

Milwaukee
Aurora Nursing Assistant Education Center
3033 South 27th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Contact person: Phyllis McDevitt, 414-647-3134

This program is open to the public.

Wausau
Northcentral Technical College
1000 Campus Dr.
Wausau, WI 54401

Contact person: Candace Weinzinger, 715-803-1338

This program is open to the public.

West Bend
Moraine Park Technical College
2151 N Main St.
West Bend, WI 53090

Contact person: Anne Deacy, 920-924-3256

This program is open to the public.

Winnebago
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
PO Box 9
Winnebago, WI 54985

This program is not open to the public.

If you want to offer a nurse aide training program, please contact us.

I need to make a change to my currently approved training program.

If you're making changes, complete the Substantial Change Application, F-62224.

Use this form when changing your:

  • Program designee
  • Primary instructor
  • Program trainer
  • Curriculum
  • Classroom location
  • Clinical site

I would like to request a waiver or variance.

Please visit Waivers and Variances: Nurse Aide Programs.

I have a student who needs an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation.

Complete the Request for ADA Accommodation.

Glossary

 
Last revised August 15, 2025