Aspirus offers new paid CNA training program

By Patrick Lynn

Two local hospitals are partnering with Mi-State TSachnical College to offer a new paid CNA training program.

Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids and Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital have solidified an agreement with Mid-State Technical College to offer a paid Certified Nursing Assistant training program. The first training session begins on Oct. 10.

The accelerated program allows participants to receive the education and experience needed to become a CNA, with added financial support to help pave the path to success.

When accepted into the program, participants receive paid tuition, course materials, scrubs, and a stipend that will allow them to dedicate full-time attention to training for their new careers.

“Because CNAs play such a critical part of quality healthcare, Aspirus sees this as an investment in the health of our community,” said Brooke Pliska, a talent delivery partner for Aspirus. “CNAs do such meaningful work, interacting directly with patients and aiding them with daily living activities.”

Class enrollment is limited to eight individuals per session. Once an individual has completed classes, a clinical rotation, and certification exams, they will be offered a full-time or part-time CNA position within the Aspirus system.

“We encourage anyone who is interested in starting a career in healthcare to explore this unique opportunity,” Pliska said.

For more information about the Aspirus CNA Training Program, visit aspirus.org/cna or email Brooke Pliska at [email protected].