Workforce Education
Nursing Assistant Training
(3-Credit College Course, 80 hours)
In our nursing assistant training program, you will develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that are essential to providing quality care in skilled nursing facilities. To work as a nursing assistant, you must complete the nursing assistant training course and then pass a certification test to be placed on the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry.
Nursing assistant training is a 3-credit college class, with approximately 51-53 hours of online class time and 22-24 hours of in-person supervised practical training (a minimum of 75 hours of class time is required to pass).
The total cost for the course is approximately $925, which covers tuition, college fees, and the cost of taking the Minnesota nursing assistant registry test. PSEO students who wish to sit for this test are responsible for the cost of taking the exam.
Register for Nursing Assistant Training
This class is a for-credit college course, so you will need apply to the college as a "Non-degree seeking" student. After your application is processed, you may register for the course. You can find available courses using the link below:
Register for Nursing Assistant Testing
If you've completed the nursing assistant training course, you will need to take a test to be placed on the state registry. The test includes both knowledge and skills components. You can take the test on campus in either Winona or Red Wing. Re-testing is also available. To view more detailed information and register for testing, use the links below: