Description:
The nursing assistant competency exam is offered to qualified candidates seeking placement on the Minnesota Department of Health Registry which is required for employment in most nursing homes. State and federal laws require that most candidates for testing have completed a Minnesota state-approved nursing assistant or home health aide training program of 75 hours or more. The competency exam includes a written portion and hands-on demonstration of nursing assistant skills and abilities. The exam is scheduled by registration only.
The total cost for the exam is $213 payable as follows:
- $149 due at the time of the registration, payable to Century College.
- $64 due at the scheduled exam session, payable to 'Pearson VUE' (the testing company).
Note: Cashier's check, money order, or facility checks only (cash and personal checks are not accepted for the Pearson VUE fee).
Fees for retesting:
Skills only: $149 payable to Century College/$22 payable to Pearson VUE
Written only: $50 payable to Century College/$42 payable to Pearson VUE
Registration Process:
- Choose a date and location for your exam. All sites require pre-registration through Century College.
- Register for the exam of your choice and provide required registration deposit.
Exams are available at the following sites:
Century College, East Campus
3300 Century Avenue North
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Monday evenings; Saturday mornings
You must be there exactly at the class start time to begin paperwork.
Directions to Century East Campus https://www.century.edu/about/hours-maps-parking
Forest Lake High School
Rooms 345 and 354; enter through door "Performing Arts"
6101 Scandia Trail North
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Tuesday evenings
You must be there exactly at the class start time to begin paperwork.
https://www.century.edu/sites/default/files/CECT_locations_forestlake.pdf
YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU TO EXAM:
- Verification of completion of Minnesota state-approved nursing assistant or home health aide training of 75 hours or more within past two years. (Test-out option is available.)
- Application for competency evaluation (signed and given to you by your instructor)
- Two forms of signature-bearing identification (one must be picture ID)
- Number 2 pencil
- Balance of fee, $64 payable to 'Pearson VUE' (money order/cashier's check or facility check only, no personal checks or cash for this portion)
DRESS CODE: No low cut, strapless or revealing tops; a bra is required. No short shorts or short skirts. Please dress appropriately and professionally when you come to class and to test. You may be asked to leave if you are inappropriately dressed.
Bring to Class:
SPECIAL MESSAGE: You MUST be a minimum of 16 years of age to register for this course.
Please have the following information available prior to registering for the exam: 1. Your last date of clinical work 2. The name of the location where you took your class 3. Your Social Security Number 4. Your date of birth. To register please contact our staff at 651.779.3341.
YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU TO EXAM:
- Verification of completion of Minnesota state-approved nursing assistant or home health aide training of 75 hours or more within past two years. (Test-out option is available.)
- Application for competency evaluation (signed and given to you by your instructor)
- Two forms of signature-bearing identification (one must be picture ID)
- Number 2 pencil
- Balance of fee, $64 payable to 'Pearson VUE' (money order/cashier's check or facility check only, no personal checks or cash for this portion)
Age Req:
You must be at least 16 years old to enroll in this class.
Day(s):
Su, M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa
Cost:
| Full Price Skills Retest-1HR:
$149.00 each |
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| Full Price-4HR:
$149.00 each |
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| Written Retest-2HR:
$50.00 each |
Instructor:
Diane Andersen-Sibley
Registration Cutoff Date:
11/14/2024
Dates & Times:
11/15/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/16/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/17/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/18/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/19/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/20/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/21/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/22/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/23/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/24/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/25/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/26/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/27/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
11/28/2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM
