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.
Schedules
Hutchinson Campus
- Zoom: Monday, January 3 | 4 – 9 p.m.
- On Campus: Mon., Jan. 10, 24, 31, plus Thur., Jan. 27 | 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Willmar Campus
- Zoom: Monday, January 3 | 4-9 pm
- On Campus: Thursdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 | 4 – 9 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 8th 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.
Registration
Register online at the links below or call 320-222-6064.
