Next Generation Nursing Assistant Initiative

Ridgewater College is proud to answer the Governor’s call to train certified nursing assistants (CNAs) for Minnesota long-term care facilities as part of the next generation nursing assistant initiative. The training is available at no cost to participants. Classes will be delivered in a hybrid format, with the classroom portion offered online and the skills portion taking place on campus. Once trained, the CNAs will be eligible for employment at Minnesota long-term care facilities that are facing severe staffing shortages due to the pandemic. This free training is intended for those who will work as a Nursing Assistant after course completion. It should not be used to meet prerequisites for an LPN/RN or other health-related program. 

Schedules

Hutchinson Campus

• Class #XHE1769 Section 06
  • Zoom: Tuesday, November 1 | 4 – 9 p.m.
    • On Campus: November 3, 7, 10 & 14 | 3 – 8 p.m.
• Class #XHE1769 Section 08
  • Zoom: Monday, November 28 | 4 – 9 p.m.
    • On Campus: December 5, 12, 15 & 19 | 3 – 8 p.m.

Willmar Campus

• Class #XHE1769 Section 05
  • Zoom: Tuesday, November 1 | 4 – 9 p.m.
    • On Campus: November 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 4 – 9 p.m.
• Class #XHE1769 Section 07
  • • Zoom: Monday, November 28 | 4 – 9 p.m.
      • On Campus: December 1, 8, 15 & 22| 4 – 8 p.m.

Details

• Attendance is mandatory – course completion is based on number of hours. If students do not attend all lab sessions, they will not be able to successfully complete the course.
• Additional online coursework is required before each lab session. Students should expect to spend 10-15 hours per week doing online coursework so they don’t fall behind. The online coursework will not be accessible after the course end date.
• Login information will be emailed to the participants a few days before class
• Students must be comfortable using technology
• An 8^th grade reading level is required to succeed in this course
• Internet access and a computer or tablet is required – a smartphone is not compatible with the online coursework

Cost

These classes are free. There is no cost to participants. However, students must fully attend and complete the course to qualify for the funding. Students must also be able to complete the online course work independently and attend every Zoom and on-campus lab session.

Registration

Register online and select from the courses labeled Next Generation Nursing Assistant or call 320-222-6064.