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Contact Information
Julie McKenzie - Director
Human Resources
257 W. St. George Ave.
Grantsburg, WI 54840
Email: jmckenzie@burnettmedicalcenter.com
Phone: 715-463-7286
Fax: 715-463-7359

CNA Program

Interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant?

Burnett Medical Center is a state-approved facility to hold classes for those wanting to become a CNA. The class consists of a four-week program. The first two weeks is a 45-hour online training course with regular online attendance and progression (computer required). Must pass with an 80% or higher to continue to the lab and clinical portion of the program. The last two weeks (lab and clinical portion) are on-site at Burnett Medical Center's Continuing Care Center under the instruction of an RN trainer. The lab/clinical portion equals 40 hours making the total course 85 hours (hours are dependent of class size and progression). The completion of the course prepares you to take the state test which includes a written test and skill test.

Upcoming classes (Each class is limited to eight individuals):

Fall 2024

  • Apply online by September 4, 2024
  • Orientation is at BMC at 3:30pm-5pm on September 25 and is mandatory. You must have required documentation submitted; pass a background check, drug screen, and physical evaluation; bring immunization record.
  • Online class runs from September 26-October 13.
  • The lab/clinical in-person portion of the class starts October 14. Those specific dates will be given at orientation.

Cost: $700.00 (state test is a separate additional fee). There are also many options to become a CNA for free. Check out Wiscaregivercna.com to learn more.

If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Joann Phernetton at 715-463-7278 or Jessica Ciotta at 715-463-7311 for further information.

CNA Program

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