Nursing Assistant Class (Classroom & web-supplemented)

#: 1NAC-0002 ID: Section: 5 OFF

Description:

Start your healthcare career by learning basic nursing care for nursing home, hospital, and assisted living facilities employment. Nursing Assistant training is 76 hours in length and consists of curriculum, instruction, and Supervised Practical Training. This course meets the requirements of the Minnesota Department of Health and OBRA. Upon successful completion of this course, you are eligible to take the Nursing Assistant Knowledge and Skills Exam for placement on the Minnesota Department of Health Nursing Assistant Registry.

ATTENDANCE is important! Plan on attending every scheduled day and time. You are required to attend all supervised practical training sessions to successfully complete the course. Tardiness on these days is not acceptable. If you are 15 minutes late, you may be sent home and may be dropped from class. There is no refund available.

SUPERVISED PRACTICAL TRAINING INFORMATION: This class includes 16 hours of Supervised Practical Training. Supervised practical training means training in a laboratory or other setting in which the trainee demonstrates knowledge while performing tasks on an individual under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. You must pass a background check (Minnesota or Wisconsin) before having contact with patients. Supervised practical training sessions are typically held during the final week of each course section. These times will vary and may change. Sessions may be on weekends, holidays, evenings and may end before or extend beyond the last date of class listed on the website or in the catalog.

REQUIRED TEXT: Nursing Assistant Skills Packet is mandatory, approximately $15. All skills packets should be purchased before the first class and are available at the Century College Bookstore located on the West Campus, 651.899.2090 or online at http://century.edu/bookstore

SUPPLIES: A watch with a second hand. Scrubs for supervised practical training.

TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST: Please have your Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) done by the first day of class (must be done within 90 days of supervised practical training start date). Century College health services can be contacted at 651.444.2280.

DRESS CODE: Closed-toe shoes are required. Please dress appropriately and professionally when you come to class. You may be asked to leave if you are inappropriately dressed.

BACKGROUND STUDY: Minnesota Department of Health requires any individual having contact with patients to complete a background study. An individual may be disqualified from having patient contact and would not be permitted to participate in the clinical experience if a clearance is not issued. Call MN Department of Human Services with specific questions, 651.431.2000.

*If you plan to work in another state, please check out their rules and regulations related to training and testing.*

Bring to Class:

LOCATION: Johanna Shores, 3220 Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills, MN 55112, Room: 109*

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This is an in-person course that is web-supplemented. You will need Internet connection and an email address. The week prior to the start of class, you will receive login instructions via email on how to access the course on D2L Brightspace.

Special Notice: You MUST be a minimum of 16 years of age to register for this course.

Lab sessions will be discussed at orientation and will be arranged individually with the instructor.

BRING TO CLASS:

Results of TST (Tuberculin Skin Test) (Test must have been done within 90 days of your first day of clinicals)
- Can be done by my own doctor
- Or by Century College Health Services (call 651.444.2280 to schedule an appointment)
Skills Packet (required for all classes) at Century College Bookstore on West campus or online at Century College Bookstore (online book code is 1NAC 0002)
Government-issued photo ID and valid email address to the first day of class (necessary for completing your Background Study form)
Watch with a second hand for classroom and clinical visits
Scrubs for clinical visits

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Supervised Practical Training is held during the final week of your training. Times will vary; sessions may be on weekends or on holidays and may extend beyond the last day of class listed
Dress Code - Dress appropriately and professionally when you are in the classroom setting as well as during your exam. You may be asked to leave if you are dressed inappropriately.
Questions? Concerns? Call Century College Continuing Education Registration Staff at 651.444.2140

Age Req:

You must be a minimum of 16 to enroll in this class.

Day(s):

Varied Schedule

Time:

3:00 PM

Sessions:

Contact Hours:

Cost:

$925.00

Instructor:

Janiel Preuss

Registration Cutoff Date:

7/14/2025

Dates & Times:

7/15/2025 3:00PM - 9:30PM