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Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant is a three-credit class designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in nursing homes and other healthcare facilities and introduces concepts of basic human needs, health/illness and basic nursing skills.

Skills are demonstrated in a supervised laboratory setting and in a clinical environment. The nursing assistant will be able to perform tasks that are related to patient/resident care and supportive of nursing care. Clinical experience in a nursing home is included.

This course is designed to prepare one to successfully complete the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification Competency Examination and be able to apply for the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.


Link to:
Nursing Assistant Registration Packet 

Minnesota West Nursing webpage

CNA Test-Out Dates

Test-Out or Challenge Candidate Application - Form 1001MN


Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel

This 48-hour course meets Minnesota requirements for medication administration. It will review information required for unlicensed personnel to administer medications while under the direction and supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse.

TMA Class Description

TMA Class Registration

TMA Payment Agreement

TMA Administrative Rule Acknowledgement


This page is maintained by:
Megan Gorres
320-564-5015
megan.gorres@mnwest.edu
or
Melinda Lamote
507-825-6822
melinda.lamote@mnwest.edu