CNA Training in Minneapolis, MN
1 state-approved nursing assistant program in Minneapolis.
Minnesota CNA Requirements at a Glance
Training Hours
75 hours minimum
Minimum Age
16
Exam Vendor
D&SDT-Headmaster (the MDH-approved test contractor since Feb 1, 2022) using the TestMaster Universe (TMU) platform
Time to Cert
4-10 weeks from program start to Nurse Aide Registry listing
Programs in Minneapolis
Minneapolis College
1501 Hennepin Avenue
Nursing Assistant Certificate
Duration: 1 semester
Phone: (612) 659-6000
Becoming a CNA in Minnesota
Becoming a CNA in Minnesota is overseen by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), which approves all nurse aide training programs, maintains the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry, and since February 1, 2022 contracts exclusively with D&SDT-Headmaster as the state's testing administrator using the TestMaster Universe (TMU) platform. Minnesota requires the federal minimum of 75 training hours, with at least 16 hours of supervised practical training with live patients — significantly less than Maryland's 100 hours or California's 160 hours.