About
Nursing Assistant Training at Alexandria Technical & Community College in Alexandria, Minnesota, prepares students to provide safe, supportive care in long-term care and healthcare settings and leads to the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Test for certification. The state-approved course combines classroom instruction, supervised skills-lab practice, and clinical training in a local long-term care facility over 84 hours. Admission requires a photo ID with a signature and a Social Security number on the first day; a Minnesota Department of Health background study, including fingerprinting and a photo, is also started that day. The course meets Minnesota Department of Health training standards and serves as a prerequisite for the college’s Practical Nursing program.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: Minnesota Nursing Assistant Test
Organization
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Alexandria College is a community college in Alexandria, Minnesota, offering preparation for careers in nursing, nursing assistance, commercial driving, cybersecurity, healthcare administration, medical billing and coding, and phlebotomy. Its academic offerings include associate degrees, career-focused programs, and transfer-oriented study, with program information organized through its academic departments. The college also provides admissions, financial aid, tutoring, accessibility services, counseling, transfer advising, and other student-support resources. Workforce preparation and career exploration are part of its educational focus, while campus activities include athletics, lectures, and community programs. Alexandria College serves as a setting for both occupational training and broader college study, including the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and pathways connected with further education.