State-Approved CNA Programs in Minnesota [2023]

Do you want to work as a part of a medical team in Minnesota, but do not want to commit to several years of training? If you answered "yes," a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a fantastic option.

Requirements to Become a CNA in Minnesota

According to the requirements set by the state of Minnesota, for you to become a CNA in this state, you must either:

• complete an approved nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program in Minnesota, or
• successfully pass the Minnesota approved competency test for nursing assistants.

If you complete the program or pass the test, you will be automatically added to the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry and be eligible for employment in the state.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Minnesota

Looking for a school to obtain your CNA training may seem challenging at first. However, it is really not. Listed below are some of the top nursing schools presently offering CNA programs in Minnesota:

1. Arkansas State University

   33500 US Hwy 63, Lake City, MN 55041 (870) 358-2117

2. Bridges Care Community

   201 9th St W #2, Ada, MN 56510 (218) 784-5500

3. Alexandria Technical & Community College

   1601 Jefferson St, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0221

4. Anoka Technical College

   1355 US-10, Anoka, MN 55303 (763) 576-4700

5. Northwest Technical College

   905 Grant Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 333-6600

6. Normandale Community College

   9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431 (952) 358-8200

7. Zandu Health Initiative

   10800 Lyndale Ave S #114, Bloomington, MN 55420 (952) 479-0172

8. Hennepin Technical College

   9000 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55445 (952) 995-1300

9. American Red Cross

   2424 W 5th St #102, Duluth, MN 55806 (612) 872-3259

10. Lake Superior College

    2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811 (218) 733-7600

11. Minnesota State Community & Technical College

    1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 (877) 450-3322

12. Rainy River Community College

    1501 US-71, International Falls, MN 56649 (218) 285-7722

13. Inver Hills Community College

    2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 (651) 450-3000

14. American Red Cross

    1201 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55454 (612) 872-3259

15. South Central College

    1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003 (507) 389-7200

16. St. Cloud Technical & Community College

    1540 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303 (800) 222-1009

17. Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center

    1480 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN 55108 (651) 642-1133

18. American Red Cross

    176 S Robert St, St Paul, MN 55107 (612) 872-3259

19. Northland Community & Technical College

    1101 State Hwy 1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (218) 683-8800

20. Mesabi Range Community & Technical College

    1001 Chestnut St, Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3095

21. Century College

    3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 779-3300

22. Ridgewater College

    2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 222-5200

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Minnesota

There is always a need for qualified CNAs in Minnesota. Overall employment of CNAs in the state is projected to increase by 4.4% from 2018 to 2028. You can expect a median salary of $33,289 per year in Minnesota.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Minnesota below to get a detailed picture.

Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry

If you have any questions on how to get, verify, renew and reinstate a CNA certification in Minnesota or transfer it to another state, you can contact the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division at: