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Nursing Assistant (CNA) /Home Health Aide

Certificate - 3 credits
Offered: On-Campus

Overview

The nursing assistant program aims to prepare you for entry into the field of nursing assistants. Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) work in nursing homes, hospitals and other medical settings. The nursing assistant program at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN starts with the basics. You’ll start by working in a lab setting on campus. Then you’ll move on to a clinical environment such as a local hospital or long-term care facility. Graduates will be prepared to take the MN Nursing Assistant Registry test. Upon completion of the course, take the Nursing Assistant Test Out to complete your certification.

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Career Information

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Health Science Technology

Is Health Science right for you?

Health science workers promote health and wellness. They diagnose and treat injuries and disease. As a physician, dentist, or nurse, you could work directly with patients. You could also work in a laboratory to get information used in research or provide administrative support by keeping medical records.

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Skills & Knowledge

100 hours of class and onsite training in a long term care facility
Infection control principles/asepsis
58 skills listed by the MN Nursing Assistant Competency
Basic body systems
Identify emergency situations and implementation of appropriate procedures

Plan Your Education

The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.

Nursing Assistant Program Guide

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Tuition and Fees

This program may be completed with a 3 credit course if pre-program requirements are met.

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Nursing Assistant Course – 3 credit
To register for the Nursing Assistant course enter:

course number 1400
Semester
Subject: Nurse Assistant (NUNA)

Graduates will be prepared to take the MN Nursing Assistant Registry test. Upon completion of the course, take the Nursing Assistant Test Out to complete your certification.