Hospital District is sponsoring a free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), which is being taught by Pine Technical & Community College. 

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Course Description 

Working as a nursing assistant (NA) is an excellent stand-alone career or an excellent way to launch a nursing career. This program will prepare you with the knowledge and clinical skills to work in a variety of settings including nursing homes, hospitals, adult day care centers, personal homes and assisted living facilities. CNA training requires just a few weeks of time and provides the information and skills needed to become a Nursing Assistant on the Minnesota State Registry. 

 

A career as a Certified Nurse Assistant is a  wonderful way to help people and launch a career in health care. 

 

This is a free, 3-credit Certified Nursing Assistant training for those who agree to use the training within the Hospital District; territory:  info at www.PineHospitalDistrict.com.

 

Essentia Hospital - Sandstone

705 Lundorff Dr., Sandstone

Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00am-4:30 pm each day:

• June 2, 3

• June 9, 10

• June 16, 17

• June 23, 24

• June 30 and July 1 

 

A graduation ceremony will follow at the end of class on July 1 in the auditorium at Pine Tech Community College (PTCC) with framed certificates. 

 

Two exams are scheduled for:

• State Nursing Assistant Skills exam at PTCC, July 8th.

• State Nursing Virtual Knowledge Exam is July 9th and is completed at your home using your computer and cell phone. 

 

This $215 testing fee will be included as part of this class.

 

Contact:  Kris Sundberg Kristine_sundberg@hotmail.com

952-239-6394

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