CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southwest Adult Basic Education in partnership with Southwest Private Industry Council/Workforce offers FREE Health Care Worker Training classes throughout the year. This Nursing Assistant Course is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in nursing homes and other healthcare facilities. The nursing assistant will be able to perform tasks related to patient care and support nursing care. This course is designed to prepare one to complete the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification Competency Examination and be able to apply for the Minnesota Board of Health Registry.
Call Us To See If You Qualify
To see if you’re eligible to apply for this training or to request an application, contact the Southwest Adult Basic Education-Marshall main office at 507-537-7046.
Duration
This is an 80-hour, 3-credit course. While some classes are completed in as little as one month, most take 2–3 months to finish, depending on the schedule and format.
Cost
Free for eligible students.
Dates offered
Varies by demand but generally courses typically taught 1-2 times a year for Fall and Spring semesters
Registration
To enroll students in the CNA program, we partner with PIC/Careerforce. If you’re interested in enrolling in the CNA program, please start by contacting a representative from our office using the contact information below.
