Course Recommendations for Nursing Assistant - Home Health Aide at Riverland Community College - Riverland

Nursing Assistant Course List

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The courses listed below represent the required and elective coursework for this program. Your advisor will work with you to determine the right course sequence based on your placement, prior experience, and academic goals. Some courses may have prerequisites — be sure to review individual course details before registering. For personalized guidance, contact your academic advisor or the program faculty listed on this page.

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HCNA1100
Nursing Assistant

This Nursing Assistant training course is approved by the Minnesota Department of Health. It provides students with the theory, laboratory, and clinical experience to meet state and federal criteria for employment as a nursing assistant in a nursing home or other long term care facility. Completion of this course enables the student to take the Minnesota Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation. After successfully completing the competency evaluation, the student will be placed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

  • (4 Cr – 2.75 lect, 1.25 lab, 0 other)
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Last Updated: May 29, 2025