Nurse Aide Training Programs in Minnesota

The Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross is now offering an affordable CNA training class to all those interested in becoming health care paraprofessionals. This can training program is affordable when compared to the tuition required for other nurse aide programs in Minnesota. The cost of this class is $650 and it includes not only the tuition but also the nurse aide student textbooks, as well as the cost for CNA liability insurance. The nursing assistant course curriculum is state approved, and it focuses on teaching basic care skills and fundamental principles of care such as infection control, client privacy, resident safety, and effective communication. The Red Cross is known to offer nurse aide training classes which accommodate most student's schedules, and include both day and evening courses.

CNA day courses are offered every month and consist of ninety-one (91) hours of classroom and clinical training. Night time CNA classes are available periodically and students are encouraged to register in advance as courses fill up quickly. Admission requirements include having a background check prior to the first day of class, and the ability to read, understand, and test in English. Once accepted into the nurse aide course you will be expected to attend all classes and clinical experiences. Students who are interested in obtaining reimbursement for the cost of the CNA training program and the Minnesota CNA examination are encouraged to find employment at a licensed nursing home once they become certified. State law requires licensed long-term care facilities to reimburse their employees for the expenses associated with nursing assistant training and certification in Minnesota.

Itasca Community College - Grand Rapids
1851 East Hwy 169, Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744

JJ School of Technology CNA Training Program - Brooklyn Park
7420 Unity Ave., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Jourdain-Perpich Extended Care Facility - Red Lake
P.O. Box 399, Red Lake, MN 56671

Karlstad Health Care Center Nurse Aide Training Program
304 Washington, Karlstad, Minnesota 56732

Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center - Hallock
1010 South Birch Ave., Hallock, MN 56728

Lake Superior College CNA Class - Duluth
2101 Trinity Rd., Duluth, Minnesota 55811

Lakeshore Inn Nursing Home - Waseca
108 NW 8th Street, Waseca, MN 56093

Lakewood Health Center Nurse Aide Training - Baudette
Rr1 Box 2120, Baudette, Minnesota 56623

Lifecare Roseau Manor Nursing Assistant Course - Roseau
715 Delmore Drive, Roseau, MN 56751

Littlefork Medical Center Nurse Assistant Program
912 Main Street, Littlefork, Minnesota 56653

Long Prairie Memorial Nursing Home C.N.A. Class
20 9th Street SE., Long Prairie, MN 56347

Luther Haven - Montevideo
1109 East Hwy 7, Montevideo, Minnesota 56265

Madison Lutheran Home, Inc. Nurse Aide Training Program
900 2nd Ave., Madison, MN 56256

Mahnomen Health Center CNA Course
414 West Jefferson, Mahnomen, Minnesota 56557

Melrose Senior High School Nurse Aide Training Course
546 North 5th Ave East, Melrose, MN 56352

Mercy Hospital and Health Care Center CNA Course - Moose Lake
710 South Kenwood Ave., Moose Lake, Minnesota 55767

Mesabi Range Community and Technology College - Eveleth
1100 Industrial Park Drive, Eveleth, MN 55734

Midwest Career Institute Nurse Aide Program - Minneapolis
1609 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404

Mille Lacs Health System Long Term Care CNA Training Course - Onamia
200 North Elm, Onamia, MN 56359

Minneapolis Community and Technology College
1501 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

Minnesota State College Southeast Tech CNA Program - Red Wing
308 Pioneer Road, Red Wing, MN 55066

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Nurse Aide Course - Detroit Lakes
900 Highway 34 East, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501

Minnesota State Community and Technical College CNA Training Course - Fergus Falls
1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Nursing Assistant Program - Moorhead
1900 28Th Ave South, Moorhead, Minnesota 56560

CNA Programs in Minnesota ( 4 )

Nursing assistant programs prepare individuals for challenging the nurse aide certification exam and for entry level positions in health care environments. Each state has the authority to decide how many hours of training a nursing assistant course must consist of, as long as the minimum federal requirement of seventy-five hours is met. Students interested in attending CNA classes have a wide array of choices when it comes to selecting a training facility.

Nursing assistant courses are conducted at nursing homes, vocational schools, private schools, and community colleges. Program length, admission requirements, and cost of training vary depending on the policies of every training facility. Several states have implemented legislation which requires licensed long-term care facilities to reimburse CNA employees for the costs associated with training. An individual who has paid for nursing assistant training classes and who becomes employed by a nursing home within a year of obtaining certification, is eligible for financial reimbursement. Compared to other training programs in the health care field, nursing assistant classes are relatively short and inexpensive. Obtaining state certification as a CNA is the main requirement for securing a nurse aide job at a nursing home, hospital, rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility.

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Questions, Comments, Suggestions

C. Adams on July 7, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Is it possible to enroll in a CNA class without a high school diploma or GED?

B. M. on July 13, 2009 at 09:28 PM
There are no federal regulations stating that individuals are required to have a high school diploma prior to attending nurse aide classes. A program coordinator at the school or nursing facility which is offering CNA training classes may tell you if a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required in order to enroll in the nurse aide program. Some facilities do not require a diploma as long as you have completed a 10th grade high school education. In the state of Texas a high school diploma or a GED is not necessary in order to attend and complete a nursing assistant program.

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C.N.A Training Requirements

There is a wide disparity between CNA training requirements among the states. The difference lies in the mandatory number of total training hours necessary to complete state-approved CNA classes.


While according to federal law each nursing assistant course should contain a minimum of seventy-five (75) instruction and clinical hours, individual states have the liberty to mandate extra training requirements for certified nursing assistants. The majority of states exceed the threshold federal minimum requirements for nurse aide training programs because they are considered insufficient to result in an optimal and safe level of care for clients.


A review of nationwide state requirements for nurse assistant courses has found that the following states have mandated highest number of CNA program hours: Maine with a minimum of 90 hours of theory, 20 hours of laboratory skills and 70 hours of clinical instruction for a total of 180 hours; California with one hundred and sixty (160) training hours; Delaware and Oregon each requiring one hundred and fifty (150) hours; followed by the state of Alaska with one hundred and forty (140) hours; Virginia, Arizona, and West Virginia have a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) training hours for state-approved classes.

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