Nursing Assistant Training Program October Cohort

UW Health Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program

Make a positive impact in patients' lives at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. The UW Health Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program helps students gain experience working in a hospital setting and learn why this role is rewarding.

We are seeking individuals for the UW Health Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program. The program will begin October 26th, 2026.

Participate in direct patient care tasks, processes, and procedures to assist members of a patient care team in providing a broad range of healthcare services to our patients as Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting. This includes assisting with activities of daily living, patient transport, and stocking.

Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with other hospital staff, visitors, patients, and their family members.

Upon successful completion of the program and placement on registry, participants will be interviewed and may transfer to units throughout the hospitals in available NA positions.

Learn more about the Nursing Assistant Training Program with UW Health.

If interested in the Training Program, please complete the Nursing Assistant Program Application Form, then attach to your application, along with your resume and transcripts.

Formal acceptance into the UW Health Nursing Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program. Required

High School Diploma or equivalent or have at least 60 credits and/or be going into their junior year of college. Preferred

1 year of prior work experience Preferred

CPR/BLS certification Preferred

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.