CNA Programs in Minnesota

Requirements to Become a Nursing Assistant in Minnesota

According to the requirements set by the state of Minnesota, for you to become a CNA in this state, you must either:

complete an approved nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program in Minnesota, or
successfully pass the Minnesota-approved competency test for nursing assistants.

If you complete the program or pass the test, you will be automatically added to the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry and be eligible for employment in the state.

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State-Approved Nursing Assistant Programs in Minnesota

Looking for a school to obtain your CNA training may seem challenging at first. However, it is really not. Listed below are some of the top nursing schools presently offering CNA programs in Minnesota:

  • Arkansas State University
    33500 US Hwy 63, Lake City, MN 55041
    (870) 358-2117
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  • Alexandria Technical & Community College
    1601 Jefferson St, Alexandria, MN 56308
    (320) 762-0221
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  • Anoka Technical College
    1355 US-10, Anoka, MN 55303
    (763) 576-4700
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  • Northwest Technical College
    905 Grant Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601
    (218) 333-6600
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  • Normandale Community College
    9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
    (952) 358-8200
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  • Hennepin Technical College
    9000 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55445
    (952) 995-1300
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  • Lake Superior College
    2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811
    (218) 733-7600
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  • Minnesota State Community & Technical College
    1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
    (877) 450-3322
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  • Rainy River Community College
    1501 US-71, International Falls, MN 56649
    (218) 285-7722
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  • Inver Hills Community College
    2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
    (651) 450-3000
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  • South Central College
    1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003
    (507) 389-7200
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  • St. Cloud Technical & Community College
    1540 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303
    (800) 222-1009
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  • Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center
    1480 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN 55108
    (651) 642-1133
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  • Northland Community & Technical College
    1101 State Hwy 1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
    (218) 683-8800
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  • Mesabi Range Community & Technical College
    1001 Chestnut St, Virginia, MN 55792
    (218) 741-3095
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  • Century College
    3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
    (651) 779-3300
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  • Ridgewater College
    2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201
    (320) 222-5200
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