CNA Classes in Minneapolis, MN

Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Minneapolis, MN. All programs must meet Minnesota's minimum of 75 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the D&SDT-Headmaster (the MDH-approved test contractor since Feb 1, 2022) using the TestMaster Universe (TMU) platform competency exam.

Published tuition for CNA programs in Minneapolis ranges from $750 to $1,000. Midwest Career Institute lists the lowest tuition at $750. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($270 total for knowledge and skills combined; $100 for written only; $170 for skills only), background check, and uniforms.

Hennepin Healthcare offers the shortest published program in Minneapolis at 3 weeks (paid). Minnesota requires 75 hours minimum of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (612) 873-3000 for current cohort start dates.

To work as a CNA in Minneapolis, you must meet a Minnesota-approved training program of at least 75 hours minimum, pass the D&SDT-Headmaster (the MDH-approved test contractor since Feb 1, 2022) using the TestMaster Universe (TMU) platform competency exam (Two-part competency evaluation: a 70-question multiple-choice knowledge test (74% pass score, must answer 52 correctly) plus a hands-on skills test of 5 randomly selected nurse aide skills), and clear a Minnesota background study through the Department of Human Services (DHS) NETStudy 2.0 system. Most candidates complete the full process in 4-10 weeks from program start to Nurse Aide Registry listing.

No Minneapolis program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Minnesota nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.