The Certified Nursing Assistant course introduces concepts of basic human needs in simple terms. Students learn to assist residents in activities of daily living. Selected common technical nursing skills are introduced. Principles of body mechanics are emphasized. This course is intended to prepare for practice at the Nursing Assistant level. This course will focus on basic nursing skills and will be presented through the use of lecture, textbook, handout materials, and demonstrations. Skills are demonstrated and practiced in supervised laboratory setting and clinical environment. Attendance is Federally mandated to successfully complete this course. The student will be eligible to take the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation upon satisfactory completion of this course. Successfully passing of the evaluation automatically places the candidate on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. To learn more about CNA Testing click here.