Course Detail: CNAB - Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training Program (Online with Face-to-Face Labs & Clinical)

Course Description
Lake Region State College's North Dakota Department of Health-approved non-credit 75-hour hybrid nurse assistant training program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Programming consists of a combination of online coursework covering Nurse Assistant theory (43 hours minimum), plus 16 hours of in-person lab and 16 hours of in-person clinical instruction. Students attend the in-person lab and clinical according to a predetermined schedule.

Each class allows time for intensive and individualized instruction from an experienced long-term care RN instructor. Students will complete the online portion of the course through Blackboard (https://online.lrsc.edu/). Online course access will be available beginning 4:00PM CST on the first day of class. Students who already have access to Blackboard will use their current login credentials to access the course. All others will be provided a temporary login ID and password (please watch your email for instructions). Students will be expected to complete and document a minimum of 43 hours of coursework during the four (4) weeks of online theory. 

Following the completion of the online coursework, students will attend 16 hours of in-person lab and 16 hours of in-person clinical. A final exam will be issued towards the end of the course. Students who pass the final exam (75% or greater), meet the minimum of 75 attendance hours (minimum of 16 required clinical hours), and complete all online coursework requirements (earning an 80% or greater) will earn a certificate of training.

Units of study are introduction to long-term care, communication, infection control, safety, anatomy, physiology of aging, nutrition, skin care, and basic skills (personal care, transferring, positioning, vital signs, elimination, bed making).

Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the state CNA exam (state CNA exam registration is sold separately).

Program Learning Objectives
  1. 1. Describe the roles and responsibility of nursing assistants including ethics, communication, legal responsibilities, abuse/neglect laws, residents' rights, and the North Dakota Department of Health regulations.
  2. 2. Identify basic restorative needs - promote the resident's ability to adapt and adjust to living as independently and safely as possible and attain maximum functional potential. Be sensitive to the residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
  3. 3. Describe the functions of body systems appropriate to the nursing assistant scope of practice - assist residents to attain and maintain functional independence.
  4. 4. Demonstrate safety and infection control practices that comply with standards of practice for nursing assistants.
  5. 5. Demonstrate professional communication skills including recording and reporting, and legal and ethical responsibilities.
  6. 6. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional work ethics - including teamwork.
  7. 7. Comply with privacy and confidentiality laws.
  8. 8. Adhere to the policies and procedures of clinical sites including effective communication with residents and facility staff.
  9. 9. Demonstrate competence and proficiency in the following categories of skills: a) safety and infection control, b) personal care procedures, c) vital signs, d) nutritional requirements and techniques, e) exercise and activity, f) elimination, g) care to clients with special needs, h) care to clients with cognitive impairments, i) emergency procedures, and j) interpersonal skills.

Attendance
Students are required to meet a minimum of 75 hours of training (of which must include 16 clinical hours) in order to successfully complete the training program (see sample training program syllabus for more information regarding the attendance policy). Any student missing more than 8 hours of class time regardless of the reason will be considered for dismissal.

Student Requirements
Students must be 15 years of age by the start date of the course.

Nurse Assistant training requires students to perform specific technical skills regarding resident cares. Some skills require students to lift, carry, stand, sit, and walk consistently for an 8-hour period. Students with temporary or permanent conditions limiting their ability to perform these tasks should contact TrainND Northeast.

Students will need access to a laptop or desktop computer to complete coursework. Blackboard is mobile-friendly, however some aspects of coursework may require a PC to complete. Students will be required to create videos, and will need to be able to upload and download files from Blackboard. Students will need internet and email access for this course.

Training Location for Lab and Clinical: Devils Lake or Grand Forks
Each class is scheduled to hold lab and simulated clinical at only one of the locations below. Students will be expected to attend lab and clinical at the location specified for the class they register for.

Lake Region State College Bergstrom Technical Center
1801 College Drive North, Room 273
Devils Lake, ND

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Lake Region State College Nursing Education Center
1425 South Columbia Road
Grand Forks, ND

English as a Second Language Students
ESL students are highly recommended to take an English assessment exam prior to registration. Information about TOEFL testing availability can be found here: https://www.ets.org/toefl.html.

Felony Disclosure
According to ND Administrative Code 33-43-01-03 and 33-43-01-22, CNA class applicants with a history that includes conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualification, functions, or duties of a certified nurse aide, home health aide, nurse aide, or medication assistant may not be allowed to begin the training program or take the state certification exam without providing specific information relating to their background, criminal history, or impairment. As arrest, conviction, plea, or adjudication that occurred as a juvenile or through juvenile court authorities also applies.

Students must complete a criminal history questionnaire at the time of enrollment in the course. All information disclosed will be reviewed by TrainND Northeast and, if necessary, by the North Dakota Department of Health before students will be allowed to begin class or test.

Students who have had a prior felony charge may want to inquire with the North Dakota Nurse Aide Registry regarding their eligibility to work as a CNA prior to registering for training.

For more information contact the North Dakota Nurse Aide Registry:
1720 Burlington Drive, Suite A
Bismarck, ND 58504-7736
Phone:  701-328-2353
Fax:  701-328-1890
Email:  naregistry@nd.gov

WIOA Funding
Would you like to pursue a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) job? Job Service North Dakota may be able to help cover the cost of tuition, fees and books for training through the WIOA program. WIOA is a federal program officially known as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Visit https://www.jobsnd.com/job-seeker/training-opportunities or contact an Employment Advisor at one of the nine Workforce Centers across North Dakota to learn more about WIOA.

State CNA Exam
Students are encouraged to take the state certified nurse assistant exam as soon as possible following training.

Lake Region State College offers state CNA testing on approximately a monthly basis in Devils Lake only. The exam fee is $250. Students must register no later than 5 days prior to the exam date. Retesting is available at LRSC. Register for the state CNA exam at Lake Region State College here: https://www.enrole.com/lrsc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=E9C7FC38&courseId=NASE.

Students may opt to take the state CNA exam at a location near them. Visit Headmaster's Test Site List for more information.

NOTE: As of July 1, 2024, individuals will no longer be able to challenge the state CNA exam in North Dakota with no training or having only partially completed training. Individuals will be required to successfully complete a state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program such as this 75-hour course to be eligible to take the state CNA exam.

Notice to Students Regarding Prohibition of Charge & Reimbursement Requirements
Students registering for state testing should review the memorandum from North Dakota Health and Human Services regarding being charged for enrollment in state CNA testing or a nurse aide training program. A link to this document can be found in the Additional Resources section below.

Registration & Cancellation Policy
Registration for this course will close 5 days prior to the course start date. Books and a copy of the course syllabus will be mailed to students beginning 7 days prior to the course start date.

Cancellation more than 5 days prior to start of training results in a 25% cancellation fee based on the class fee. Cancellation 5 days or less to the start of training results in no refund.

TrainND Northeast reserves the right to cancel the course due to low enrollment. If enrollment does not meet the minimum requirement, students will be issued a full refund of their registration fees.

By registering for this course, you agree to the attendance policy listed in the sample training program syllabus and the cancellation policy.

Lake Region State College is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, national origin, veteran's status, marital status, political belief or affiliation, and economic or perceived social status in its admissions, student aid, employment practices, education programs or other related activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be referred to Sandi Lillehaugen, Human Resource Director, Lake Region State College, 1801 N. College Drive; Office #120, Devils Lake, ND 58301, (701) 662-1543 Sandra.Lillehaugen@lrsc.edu or the Office of Civil Rights/HHS, 1961 Stout Street, Room 08-148, Denver, CO 80294. The Office of Civil Rights also can be reached by calling (800) 368-1019, faxing (202) 619-3818, TDD (800) 537-7697 or by emailing ocrmail@hhs.gov. LRSC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request an accommodation or to request this document in an alternate format, please contact Sandi Lillehaugen, Human Resource Director, Lake Region State College, 1801 N. College Drive; Office #120, Devils Lake, ND 58301, (701) 662-1543, Sandra.Lillehaugen@LRSC.edu. One-week advance notice appreciated.

Course Resources
FERPA Release (PDF Document) : Necessary if a sponsor, employer, or parent needs to be notified about student's progress in the course.
Headmaster State CNA Exam Candidate Handbook
ND Health & Human Services Memo Re: Nurse Assistant Training & Testing Prohibition of Charge & Reimbursement (PDF Document)
NDHHS Memo Re: State CNA Exam Requirements as of July 1, 2024 (PDF Document)
CNA Training Frequently Asked Questions (PDF Document)
Sample Course Syllabus - Online/Blended CNA Training (PDF Document)

 Session Information: P25AP-CNAB-01B

Schedule: Students will complete four (4) weeks of online coursework starting April 28, 2025 and ending May 25, 2025. The online portion of the course will be accessible via Blackboard (https://online.lrsc.edu/) beginning at 4:00PM CST on the first day of class. Students will not be able to access the course content in Blackboard until after 4:00PM CST. In-person lab days will be held 8:00AM - 5:00PM on June 2 & 3, 2025 at the Lake Region State College Bergstrom Technical Center, 1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND. Simulated clinicals will be held 8:00am - 5:00pm on June 4 & 5, 2025 at the LRSC Bergstrom Technical Center, 1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND.
Times: 12:00am-11:59pm CDT
Regular (Includes textbook) : $895.00

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Hannah Wagemann
Ashlie Varilek

Facility Detail

Lake Region State College
Bergstrom Technical Center, Room 273
1801 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Bergstrom Technical Center, Room 273