Nurse Assistant Training Program (CNA Training) Fall/Winter 2025-26

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A REGISTRATION UNTIL YOU HAVE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING AND COMPLETED ALL OF THE STEPS OUTLINED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS INFORMATION PAGE AS LISTED UNDER "REGISTRATION PROCESS". YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE CANCELED IF THE OUTLINED STEPS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. THANK YOU.

ABOUT THE COURSE:

The CHES Nurse Assistant (CNA) Course - Fall/Winter 2026 (Blended) is accepting applications for two sections. This course is approved by the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services and meets the 75 hour minimum requirement for Wisconsin. Upon passing the course, students are eligible to take the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Examination in order to be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry (separate cost). For more information about the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry, please visit: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/caregiver/nurse-aide/natd-registry.htm

Approximately 40 hours are to be completed online/remotely and consists of web-based lectures, videos, quizzes, and assignments. Approximately 35 hours will be in-person, divided between hands-on skills demonstration at the CHES skills lab and 16-hours performing patient care at UnityPoint Health Meriter Hospital. Students must complete all online content prior to their scheduled hands-on and clinical session and attend all in-person hours of the course.

Students are required to have access to a computer and internet and must have reliable transportation. Students must meet additional requirements as outlined in the Policy and Procedures and Student Handbook, which is available upon request.

Exciting grant opportunity: For a limited time, CHES has funding to reimburse students who complete the CNA course, complete additional coursework focusing on older adults, and are able to show CNA employment verification after completing the course. If you are planning to work as a CNA, then this is a great opportunity for you. Please ask us about our CNA +Geriatrics grant opportunity for more information!

COURSE SCHEDULES:

Section 1 (wait list only):

• 12/10/25 - Clinical Onboarding due (Viewpoint Screening)
• 1/1/26 - Online modules due (40 hrs) - Online modules will be available on 10/15/25
• In-person and exam date as follows:

Fri, 1/2/26: 8a-3:30p (at CHES)
Sat, 1/3/26: 8a-3:30p (at CHES)
Sun, 1/4/26: NO CLASS
Mon, 1/5/26: 8a-5:00p (at CHES 8-1p, UPH MER 1-5p)
Tue, 1/6/26: 6:30a-12:45p (clinical at UPH MER)
Wed, 1/7/26: 6:30a-12:45p (clinical at UPH MER)
Thur, 1/8/26: NO CLASS
Fri, 1/9/26: 8a-3:30p at CHES

• Exam and Grant Dates as Follows:

Tue, 1/13/26: 7:30a-2p Certifying Exam* at CHES
Thu, 1/15/26: 7:45a-1p: Geriatric Course at CHES (Required attendance for Grant Recipients - ask us about this opportunity!)

Section 2 (wait list only):

• 12/15/25 - Clinical Onboarding due (Viewpoint Screening)
• 1/5/26 - Online modules due (40 hrs) - Online modules will be available on 10/15/25
• In-person and exam date as follows:

Tue, 1/6/26: 8a-3:30p (at CHES)
Wed, 1/7/26: 8a-3:30p (at CHES)
Thur, 1/8/26: 8a-5:00p (at CHES 8-1p, UPH MER 1-5p)
Fri, 1/9/26: 6:30a-12:45p (clinical at UPH MER)
Sat, 1/10/26: 6:30a-12:45p (clinical at UPH MER)
Sun, 1/11/26: NO CLASS
Mon, 1/12/26: 8a-3:30p at CHES

• Exam and Grant Dates as Follows

Wed, 1/14/26: 7:30a-2p Certifying Exam* at CHES
Fri 1/16/26: 7:45a-1p: Geriatric Course at CHES (Required attendance for Grant Recipients - ask us about this opportunity!)

*WISCONSIN NURSE AIDE EXAM:

CHES is an approved test site for the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Exam and will host an exam for each section within one week from the last day of the class. Payment for the exam will need to be processed on the last day of the class. CHES will provide guidance in this process. The exam is administered by D&S Headmaster and more information about the exam can be found on the following webpage: https://hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/wisconsin/WI_CNA_Home.htm.

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

Registration cannot be completed on this website because of the multiple steps involved. Below is a list of steps students will need to complete. 

1. Please email CHES@edgewood.edu to express interest and request the Student Handbook and Pre-registration Form. It will be helpful if you let us know in which section(s) you are most interested (see dates listed above).
2. Send completed pre-registration form to CHES@edgewood.edu (you will be able to rank your desired sections)
3. Schedule a pre-admission phone call to get your questions answered and pay tuition in full $1,200 (note, tuition does not include health screening requirements, BLS CPR, Background Check, or Wisconsin Nurse Aide Exam).
4. Once your registration and payment are received, you will be able to get started with Online and Clinical Onboarding components.
5. Exciting grant opportunity: CHES has funding to reimburse students who complete the CNA course, complete additional coursework focusing on older adults, and are able to show CNA employment verification after completing the course. If you are planning to work as a CNA, then this is a great opportunity for you. Please ask us about our CNA +Geriatrics opportunity for more information!

You are always welcome to contact us with questions! Email will get you the fastest response. CHES@edgewood.edu