This 75 hour course introduces concepts of basic human needs in simple terms. Students learn to assist residents in activities of daily living. This MN Department of Health approved course will focus on basic nursing skills and will be presented through the use of lecture, textbook, handout materials and demonstrations. Skills are demonstrated and practiced in supervised laboratory setting and clinical environment. This course is intended to prepare for practice at the Nursing Assistant level. Prerequisite: None (59 hours lecture and 16 hours clinical). The minimum age to take this course is 15 years old, you must be 16 years old to work as a nursing assistant.
This course is intended for individuals who do not meet the Next Generation Nursing Assistant Course Qualifications for the FREE training:
- Nursing students taking the course as a prerequisite that do NOT plan to work as a CNA
- Individuals who are already working at a LTC facility
- Individuals who plan to work in ND as a CNA
- Individuals who plan to work in a hospital setting as a CNA
If you do plan to work as a CNA and are not currently employed for a LTC or healthcare facility that could sponsor your payment, please register for our free training class here: https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/283359
Expected Attendance Requirements: Students are expected to be in 100% attendance during classroom, skills, and clinical work experience. Any questions can be directed to your instructor regarding classroom or clinical attendance.
Cancelation: Class cancelations must be done five full business days before the class start date. No refunds for cancelations of less than five full business days. Refunds will not be issued for anyone registered for a class and does not show or attend. (No Shows – A no call, no show is an absence from the class without notifying Workforce Development Solutions within the required time). Space in this course is limited, we ask that you call our office as soon as possible if you do not plan to attend.
