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.
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:
- Recommended Class/Lab Equipment Supply List, F-01726 (Word)
- Nurse Aide Training Program Trainer Application, F-62687
- Primary Instructor Application, F-62610
The programs in the following list are approved train-the-trainer programs for Wisconsin Nurse Aide Training.
Appleton
Fox Valley Technical College
Contact person: Tammie Karl, 920-560-1655
This program is not open to the public.
Green Bay
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Contact person: Carolyn DeBaker, 920-498-6985
This program is open to the public.
Madison
Central Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled
This program is not open to the public.
Madison College
Contact person: Teri Gorder, 608-246-6780
This program is not open to the public.
Neway Directions
Contact person: Jenna Ruehlow, 608-221-1920
This program is open to the public.
Milwaukee
Aurora Nursing Assistant Education Center
Contact person: Phyllis McDevitt, 414-647-3134
This program is open to the public.
Wausau
Northcentral Technical College
Contact person: Mason Heldt, 715-803-1087
This program is open to the public.
West Bend
Moraine Park Technical College
Contact person: Anne Deacy, 920-924-3256
This program is open to the public.
Winnebago
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
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.