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Certified Nursing Assistant - Moorhead
#: HLC349    ID: MHD    Section: 06.09.25
Description:
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.

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.
Bring to Class:
Class Location:                                               
Moorhead Career Academy                    
2800 27th Ave S                                       
Moorhead, MN                                           
Room: 114                          

A student curriculum and course supplies will be provided. Emails with additional course information will go out before the course start date, please make sure to check your email. 

Clinical Location:
Eventide, Moorhead, MN

Clinical Requirements:
  • Mantoux/TB skin test - The student/facility/employer pays all fees associated with the TB mantoux test. Clay County Public Health offers these in Moorhead for a $20 fee. These must be current within 90 days for clinical. 
  • DHS Background Study Clearance - M State pays to initiate your background study ($44). Students are responsible for the $10.50 fingerprint fee that may be required in addition to the study. 
  • The COVID Vaccination is NOT required, we do have to report your vaccination status to the nursing home prior to clinicals though.  
Questions or concerns can be directed to:
BreAnna Tracy, Administrative Assistant
Email: breanna.tracy@minnesota.edu
Day(s):
Varied Schedule
Time:
8:00 AM
Sessions:
9
Contact Hours:
75
Cost:
$650.00
Instructor:
Mary Braunberger
Registration Cutoff Date:
Dates & Times:
6/9/2025   8:00AM - 5:00PM
6/10/2025   8:00AM - 5:00PM
6/11/2025   8:00AM - 5:00PM
6/16/2025   8:00AM - 2:00PM
6/17/2025   8:00AM - 5:00PM
6/18/2025   8:00AM - 5:00PM
6/23/2025   8:00AM - 4:30PM
6/24/2025   7:00AM - 3:30PM
6/25/2025   7:00AM - 3:30PM