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Next Generation Nursing Assistant - Train. Test. Work. - Moorhead
#: NGNA TTW    ID: Moorhead    Section: 06.03.2024
Description:

Next Generation Nursing Assistant Train, Test, Work - Moorhead, MN

Your healthcare career starts here! This Nursing Assistant course is approved by the Minnesota Department of Health. Learn basic nursing skills including how to take vital signs, provide personal cares and mobility assistance. Become prepared to work in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities and home care agencies. Be guided by a team of registered nurses who care about your success! 
 
This in-person course includes required classroom instruction and on-campus lab sessions. The cost of a single knowledge test and a single skills test is included in this class.   
 
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation to be placed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. 

Student Enrollment Options 

This course is included in the Next Generation Nursing Assistant – Train, Test, Work initiative. For accepted Next Generation Nursing Assistant – Train, Test, Work students, this course and registry testing are available tuition-free thanks to State of Minnesota funding to help with the nursing assistant workforce shortage. Participants are required to work as a nursing assistant after training completion. 

Bring to Class:
Class Requirements:  

Attendance is mandatory for all in-person class hours.  

The orientation, employer engagement and course with exception to the clinicals will be held at:                                  
Moorhead Career Academy                    
2800 27th Ave S                                       
Moorhead, MN                                           
Room: 114 

In-person Orientation (please bring your identification) 

  • Monday, June 3 | 8 am - 10 am

Employer Engagement Sessions  

  • Monday, June 3  | 10 am - 12 pm

Required In-Person Classroom Sessions:

  • Tuesday, June 4 | 8 am - 4 pm 
  • Wednesday, June 5 | 8 am - 4 pm 
  • Thursday, June 6 | 8 am - 4 pm   
  • Monday, June 10 | 8 am - 4 pm 
  • Tuesday, June 11 | 8 am - 4 pm 
  • Wednesday, June 12 | 8 am - 4 pm 
  • Thursday, June 13 | 8 am - 4 pm 
  • Monday, June 17 | 8 am - 3 pm 
Required Clinical Days at Eventide:
  • Tuesday, June 18| 7:00 am - 3:30 pm 
  • Wednesday, June 19 | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm 

The skills test will take place at the Moorhead Career Academy in room 114. Students eligible to take the skills and knowledge exams will be sent an email with the registration links to register for their test. Students may register for the test date/time that works best for their schedule. It does not matter the order that you take your exams. Below are the test dates and times we have arranged for this course. 

Skills Test Date:
  • Thursday, June 20th | 10 AM 
Virtual Knowledge Test Dates: (this test takes up to 2 hours and is done ONLINE at home)
  • Friday, June 21st | 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Thank you for registering for the Next Generation Nursing Assistant – Train, Test, Work class.  You will be contacted shortly by a member of the Minnesota State Distance Minnesota Team to discuss the class expectations as well as the employment expectations. There will also be a form for you to sign at the in-person orientation. Please know that this is a commitment to not only train and pass the test, but also to work in the field as a nursing assistant. You will be contacted periodically after the training to learn more about your employment experience. 

Questions or concerns can be directed to:
BreAnna Tracy, Administrative Assistant
Email: breanna.tracy@minnesota.edu
Age Req:
16 by the end of the class
Day(s):
Varied Schedule
Time:
8:00 AM
Sessions:
11
Contact Hours:
75
Cost:
$0.00
Instructor:
Mary Braunberger
Registration Cutoff Date:
Dates & Times:
6/3/2024   8:00AM - 12:00PM
6/4/2024   8:00AM - 4:00PM
6/5/2024   8:00AM - 4:00PM
6/6/2024   8:00AM - 4:00PM
6/10/2024   8:00AM - 4:00PM
6/11/2024   8:00AM - 4:00PM
6/12/2024   8:00AM - 4:00PM
6/13/2024   8:00AM - 4:00PM
6/17/2024   8:00AM - 3:00PM
6/18/2024   7:00AM - 3:30PM