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Hennepin Healthcare

Nursing Assistant

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Duration

3 weeks (paid)

State Required Hours

75 hours minimum

Address

701 Park Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55415

About This Program

Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) is the safety-net public hospital in Minneapolis's Elliot Park/Downtown East neighborhood and runs an MDH-approved on-the-job Nursing Assistant Training Program with paid three-week cohorts starting the first Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. New trainees become hospital employees, learn skills in HCMC's nursing labs, prepare for the Pearson VUE NNAAP exam, and are placed directly onto hospital units, with hiring preference for residents of north and south Minneapolis and multilingual support reflecting the patient population.

Visit Program Website Call (612) 873-3000

Location & Directions

701 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415

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.

Minimum Age

16

Training Hours

75 hours minimum

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the CNA program at Hennepin Healthcare include?

Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) is the safety-net public hospital in Minneapolis's Elliot Park/Downtown East neighborhood and runs an MDH-approved on-the-job Nursing Assistant Training Program with paid three-week cohorts starting the first Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. The program is located at 701 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. For the current curriculum, admission requirements, and start dates, call (612) 873-3000 or visit https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/najobs/.

How much does Hennepin Healthcare cost?

Hennepin Healthcare has not published a flat tuition figure on this directory; pricing for the nursing assistant depends on residency, financial aid, and any employer sponsorships. Call (612) 873-3000 or visit the program website at https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/najobs/ to request the current fee schedule. For reference, total CNA training costs in Minnesota generally fall in the range of $0-$1,800 depending on whether training is employer-sponsored, a Minnesota State college, or a private provider.

How long is the program at Hennepin Healthcare?

The nursing assistant at Hennepin Healthcare is structured as 3 weeks (paid). Minnesota requires 75 hours minimum of state-approved training, so this program meets or exceeds the state minimum. Contact the program at (612) 873-3000 for current cohort start dates and schedule options.

How do I apply or contact Hennepin Healthcare?

Call Hennepin Healthcare directly at (612) 873-3000 or visit https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/najobs/. The program is located at 701 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Ask about upcoming cohort start dates, application deadlines, background-check requirements, and any scholarships or financial-aid options before enrolling.

What Minnesota CNA requirements should I know before enrolling at Hennepin Healthcare?

Before enrolling at Hennepin Healthcare, make sure you meet Minnesota's minimum age (16), education requirements, and background-check rules. Minnesota requires 75 hours minimum of state-approved training and uses D&SDT-Headmaster (the MDH-approved test contractor since Feb 1, 2022) using the TestMaster Universe (TMU) platform for the competency exam, with most candidates reaching certification in 4-10 weeks from program start to Nurse Aide Registry listing. See the full Minnesota CNA requirements page for a complete checklist.

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