The Central Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to offer Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training. Our
commitment is to provide our students understanding of the Six Principles of Care; safety, privacy, dignity, communication,
independence, and infection control. This 99 hour program meets the requirements of area nursing programs for
students who need nursing assistant certification.
Classes take place at the Central Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross in St. Cloud,
with clinical $650 (fee includes: tuition, textbook, and liability insurance coverage). Paid in full at the time of registration.
Optional Training:
Healthcare Provider. Cost $50 discount price only for nursing assistant students.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification valid for 2 years equal to American Heart’s
Additional Costs to Student:
Mantoux (TB) Test and/or chest X-Ray
State Registry Test (dates and locations offering this test will be distributed to students.)
Prerequisites Before Enrollment:
Students must either provide a transcript of postsecondary education or must take and pass the Test of Adult Basic
Education (TABE) prior to enrollment. The TABE test ensures students are able to read, comprehend, and test in English
at an eighth grade level. The test is offered at no addtional cost to the student. To schedule an appointment to take the
TABE test please contact Susie at (320) 251-7641.
Criminal Background Checks
Per State requirements, all enrolled students will complete a background check on the first day of class.
Attendance Policy
Attendance in all classroom and clinical sessions are mandatory.
Tuition Reimbursement:
Minnesota requires nursing homes to reimburse a nursing assistant, who has successfully completed training and passed
the State Registry, for the actual costs of the tuition and reasonable expenses for testing. Please ask your employer, or
potential employer, for further details.
Nursing Assistant Training Class # 110009-S10A
Fee: $650/$700 with CPR
Monday – Friday 8:15 am – 2:30 pm
July 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
CPR/AED PR
July 22nd & 23rd 8:15 am – 1:00 pm Optional
CLINICAL: July 26th 8:00 am – 3:00 pm,
July 27th & 28th 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
Nursing Assistant Training Class # 110009-S10B
Fee: $650/$700 with CPR
Monday – Friday 8:15 am – 2:30 pm
August 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17
CPR/AED PR
August 18 & 19 8:15 am – 1:00 pm Optional
CLINICAL: August 24th 8 am – 3 pm,
August 25th & 26th 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
locations distributed on the first day of class. It is recommended to register early as these courses will fill up quickly.
Tuition:
American Red Cross
Nurse Assistant Training
