Join Caminos CNA and become a bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant!

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an entry-level member of a healthcare team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. CNAs ensure the well-being of the residents or patients by performing tasks that help with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, walking, and dressing.  

​The Caminos CNA Program, a collaborative effort between Madison College and the United Way HIRE Initiative, is a 4-month college-level CNA training for Dane County residents. Participating in this program will enhance your digital and financial literacy, boost your preparedness for employment, provide professional development guidance, and offer practical, hands-on training. You will connect with potential employers and explore various career opportunities throughout the duration of your program.

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The program is offered two times per year and all classes take place at Centro and Madison College South Campus

​Spring semester begins in January and is offered in the evenings from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM  

Fall semester begins in August and is offered in the mornings from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM​

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Program Components:

1. Curriculum: Will provide professional development and employment coaching support to ensure participants' success

2. Supplemental Class: You will learn the vocabulary, medical terminology, and studying tools to meet Madison College's academic requirements during the semester

3. CNA Course: Students receive the knowledge, skills, and certification needed to be employed as a nursing assistant


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Participants are eligible to receive a scholarship and case-management support to compete an ESL-supported Nursing Assistant program at Madison College

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Program Benefits: 
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• Enhance your professional development skills and connect directly with potential employers 
• ​Build your resume and cover letter   
• Build confidence in the workplace  confident 
• ​Be part of the growing Caminos CNA alumni  
• One on one support for enrollment, retention, and twelve months post program completion 

Enrollment Requirements:
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• Complete the Accuplacer reading test w/Madison College. (Score or 240 or higher needed) 
• Mandatory 100% attendance required  
• Program application, write an essay and 1 letter of recommendation  
• Pass a criminal background check ($ 49.20 out of pocket, non-refundable) 
• Obtain all the covid-19 vaccines (initial series and Bivalent booster) 
• Seasonal flu vaccine  
• 2 Varicella vaccines & 2 MMR vaccines  
• Tdap/Td vaccine within 10 years  
• TB test (1 lab visit or 4 visits for skin test) 

Program Requirements:
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• Must live in Dane County 
• Eager to work as a CNA (6-month employment commitment required post-graduation) 
• 18 years or older 
• High School/GED graduate (proof required) 
• English is your 2nd language and English language knowledge at an advanced level (assessment required) 
• Valid work permit (proof required) 
• Intermediate knowledge in computer skills 

Important Information:​

• ​Due to specific state requirements, the Caminos CNA program is only offered in English to individuals living in Dane County, in the state of Wisconsin. Participants outside of Wisconsin are not eligible for the Caminos CNA program​

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​**You must meet all the enrollment and program requirements to qualify. Scholarships and seats are available on a first come first serve basis.  ** 

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CONTACT US

*Recruitment and applications open 3 months before the start of the semester*​​

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Caminos Health Career Pathways Specialist
Silvia Martinez
silvia@micentro.org

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