This course is offered in partnership with Lake Superior College to fulfill the seat hours needed to earn 3 college credits and learn the knowledge and hands on skills to pass the Nursing Assistant Tests required for a person to be listed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Coursework includes medical terminology, medical processes and procedures and hands on skills. The course is offered in a hybrid format with both in-person and online classes required.

This class will serve adults at least 18 years old who are not enrolled in any K-12 school, who identify as part of one or more of the following target populations: 

• Individuals of color 

• Individuals lacking stable housing 

• Individuals with a criminal record 

• Individuals without a high school diploma or equivalent 

• Individuals living with disabilities 

• Individuals who have been unemployed for 26 or more of the past 52 weeks 

• Individuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline

A reading and math assessment will be required for any participants who don’t already have an associate or bachelor’s degree. Guidelines are that individuals will have a reading level of 7th grade or higher, but individuals testing below the 7th grade level can be considered based on ability to work with an instructor for additional assistance.