Minnesota CNA Training Programs

State terminology: Nurse aide. Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.

Program directory checked November 3, 2026. Official directory reviewed.

The MDH provider directory updates daily. Satellite training sites share a program license with a main site; the state lists them as separate training locations. Confirm current approval, cost, schedule and clinical placement with the program.

CNA training programs in Minnesota

Listed alphabetically, not ranked. The table reproduces the list published by Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division. Exact duplicate rows are shown once. A listing is not a recommendation.

403 programs shown.

A dash or missing field means the directory we reviewed did not publish that detail. 2 of 403 entries have no phone; 1 of 403 entries have no address; 1 of 403 entries have no city, county or region. Confirm it with the program or the state agency.

How does CNA training work in Minnesota?

• Minnesota-approved nurse aide training programs must be at least 75 clock hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training with a live person.
• Candidates have four attempts to pass the knowledge examination and three attempts to pass the skills examination within 24 months of completing the training program.

Read the full Minnesota training guide →

How should you verify a program before enrolling?

• Confirm the program’s current state approval and the exact location where training takes place.
• Get a written breakdown of tuition, lab and clinical fees, exam fees, supplies, background checks and refund terms.
• Ask about class schedules, clinical placement, attendance rules and completion requirements.
• Confirm the testing provider, candidate handbook and retake policy before paying.
• Ask about funding, payment plans and any employer tuition support.

What if a program is not on this list?

A program may be new, inactive, listed under a different name or added after this directory was checked. Its absence does not establish approval or closure. Ask the state agency to confirm the exact program and training site before paying.

How much does CNA training cost in Minnesota?

This program list does not include prices. Tuition, lab fees, exams, fingerprinting, supplies and travel costs vary by school and location. Ask each program for the full amount and use the Training Costs & Funding guide to compare offers.

We publish a cost only when the state or school provides it, with the date checked. We do not estimate missing prices.

Where does this list come from?

Minnesota nurse aide training and testing sites ↗ · Checked November 3, 2026.

Publisher: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

Training costs & funding → Read the Minnesota state guide