CNA Program

Begin your journey in healthcare with our Minnesota Department of Health-approved CNA program.

Designed to prepare students with essential nursing skills, this program blends classroom instruction, lab practice, and real-world clinical experience — equipping you to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a variety of healthcare settings.

CNA means Certified nursing assistant, also known as nurses aides, orderlies, patient care technicians, and home health aides, work under the supervision of a nurse to provide assistance to patients with daily living tasks.

What pre-requisites are there for students?
  • Must meet general admission requirements

  • Should demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Must be physically able to perform nursing assistant duties

  • No prior healthcare experience required

What pre-requisites are there for students?
  • repare students to provide safe, effective care as Certified Nursing Assistants

  • Build a strong foundation in patient care, safety, and basic nursing procedures

  • Equip graduates for employment in nursing homes, hospitals, and home care settings

  • Support students in passing the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification Exam

  • Introduction to health care
  • Basic human needs
  • Communication
  • Safe and clean environment
  • Vital Signs
  • Personal care
  • Activities and exercises
  • Food and nutrition
  • Elimination
  • Caring for residents with special needs
  • Clinicals, hand on skills demonstration
  • Return demonstrations
  • Test students for skill

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