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Nursing Assistant - Certificate at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, Minnesota, prepares students to assist dependent elderly persons, home-care clients, and hospital patients with personal care needs. The course combines home health aide content with nursing assistant training and leads to the Minnesota State Certification examination after course completion. Employment in this field typically requires successful completion of the NNAAP exam. The curriculum consists of Nursing Assistant, a four-credit required course. The published program information does not establish a delivery format or program length. No admission-gating requirements are stated in the program information.
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Dakota County Technical College
Dakota County Technical College is a technical college in Rosemount, Minnesota, with a mission centered on education for employment. The college trains people for healthcare, transportation, automotive service, construction, HVAC/R, electrical linework, process technology, and information technology careers. Programs listed for the school include Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), CPR / Basic Life Support, Medication Aide, and Phlebotomy. Coursework is available during the day, evening, and weekend, as well as online, supporting varied schedules. DCTC is a member of Minnesota State and offers both longer academic programs and short-term training. Its educational focus is career preparation, with occupational offerings spanning direct patient care, clinical support, commercial driving, skilled trades, and technical services.