Located in Rosemount, Dakota County Technical College offers CNA training classes three times per year, in the spring, summer and fall semesters. Both day and evening classes are offered. Students spend time in the classroom and laboratory learning and practicing basic nursing skills. Upon completion of the classroom component of training, students partake in 24 hours of supervised clinical experiences at area nursing homes and hospitals.
Dakota County Technical College
1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068
651-423-8301
dctc.edu
Rochester Community and Technical College, located in Rochester, offers a six credit CNA program. Students may pursue optional courses specializing in acute nursing care and long-term nursing care. Throughout the course, students are taught about charting, record keeping, patient and resident care, and home health care. Upon completion of classroom instructions, students partake in clinical rotations at area hospitals and nursing homes. Classes start multiple times throughout the school year. Day and evening classes are offered.
Rochester Community and Technical College
851 30th Avenue Southeast
Rochester, MN 55904
507-285-7210
rctc.edu
Located in Saint Paul, Saint Paul College offers a CNA program comprised of two classes. One course is based in the classroom and awards students four credits. Students learn about basic anatomy and physiology, and they learn how to take vital signs and perform other basic nursing skills, including bathing, feeding and dressing patients. The other course, which is one credit, includes clinical instruction and hands-on practice at nursing homes. Students are required to attend all clinical rotations to graduate from the program.
Saint Paul College
235 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-846-1600
saintpaul.edu