Wisconsin CNA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CNA license in Wisconsin you need to satisfy the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Health Services)'s in-service / continuing-education training requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Wisconsin requires for CNA renewal
| In-service / CE required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Health Services) |
No continuing education or in-service hours are required to renew. Instead the aide must have worked for pay as a nurse aide under RN or LPN supervision during the 24-month period, with a federally certified provider (nursing home, home health, hospital, hospice, ICF/IID, etc.). The official source states no specific minimum hour count. Failing the work requirement means re-testing, not retraining.
Full CNA renewal guide for Wisconsin (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Wisconsin CNA CE course providers
- Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
- CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
- Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
- Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.
Wisconsin CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. No continuing education or in-service hours are required to renew. Instead the aide must have worked for pay as a nurse aide under RN or LPN supervision during the 24-month period, with a federally certified provider (nursing home, home health, hospital, hospice, ICF/IID, etc.). The official source states no specific minimum hour count. Failing the work requirement means re-testing, not retraining.
Do online CNA CE courses count in Wisconsin?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Health Services). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Wisconsin CNA CE?
Wisconsin generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Health Services).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Health Services). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry (Department of Health Services) site →