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Interested in CNA Class? Start with these first steps:

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Interested in CNA Class? Start with these first steps:

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1. Attend an Online Information Session (required before enrollment)

Meet the instructor, learn more about the class, ask questions.

Wednesday, August 12, 1:00 - 1:30 PM. Link to join virtual meeting: meet.google.com/nwq-ogrn-sbf

Wednesday, August 26, 1:00 - 1:30 PM. Link to join virtual meeting: meet.google.com/nwq-ogrn-sbf

Wednesday, September 2, 1:00 - 1:30 PM. Link to join virtual meeting: meet.google.com/nwq-ogrn-sbf

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2. Complete Class Interest Form to start enrollment in our school. On the form: for which type of class, choose: "Healthcare Class Offering")

3. A Reading Test will be scheduled for eligibility in-person at Columbia Heights Fridley.

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Call to Register for a Class Today!

Areas Served:

Twin Cities Metro Area: Minneapolis, St.Paul, Roseville, New Brighton, Blaine, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Champlin, Coon Rapids, New Hope, Crystal, Plymouth, Bloomington, Fridley, Anoka, Hamlake, Spring Lake Park.

Prime Time Medical Training now offers services to those outside of the above service locations. Please call to inquire.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Saturday & Sunday: By appointment only

We offer private group and 1:1 flexible training options.

We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Day

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Call to Register for a Class Today! Areas Served: Twin Cities Metro Area: Minneapolis, St.Paul, Roseville, New Brighton, Blaine, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Champlin, Coon Rapids, New Hope, Crystal, Plymouth, Bloomington, Fridley, Anoka, Hamlake, Spring Lake Park. Prime Time Medical Training now offers services to those outside of the above service locations.

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ESL Bridge to CNA REVAMPED slides for info session

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Any adult interested in starting classes with Metro North ABE should fill out our online class interest form. As soon as we can, we will contact you about the next steps to improve basic reading, writing, English language, and math skills, earn a high school diploma or GED, or get ready for college or a job training program. We have the right classes for you and are excited to have you start!

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Metro North Adult Basic Education / Homepage

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Any adult interested in starting classes with Metro North ABE should fill out our online class interest form. As soon as we can, we will contact you about the next steps to improve basic reading, writing, English language, and math skills, earn a high school diploma or GED, or get ready for college or a job training program.

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1. Full class attendance is required. If you miss in-person class, you must make up the hours. You may miss up to 2 online classes if you inform the teacher before.

2. Students must have a goal of working as a CNA and commit to completing the class, and taking the State CNA Exam within 4 weeks of completing the class.

3. CNA work is physical and you must be able to be on your feet, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.

4. CNAs work with all types of people, men, women, old and young. You must be ready to provide close personal care and touch any kind of patient.

5. Students will need to spend time outside of class hours to complete assignments and study.

6. The class is for non-native English language speakers.

7. The class is free and the cost of taking the state test 1 time is covered.

8. You will need a laptop or computer with a camera and microphone for participating in class on Google Meet.

9. The class includes a clinical experience in which students work with residents of a care facility. Before the clinical, students are required to have a background check completed, get a Tuberculosis (TB) test, and provide a copy of their immunization record.

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Copy of Fall '26 CNA Schedule - Flyer - Google Docs

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This is a hybrid class with live online class meetings, in-person classes and homework completing online units and tests.

Students will be enrolled in both Metro North's ESL Bridge to CNA class and Prime Time Medical Training's nursing assistant training program. Both programs run at the same time and work together. You will learn the skills and knowledge to become a nursing assistant from a Prime Time's nurse trainer, with the extra support of a Metro North ESL/ABE teacher.

At the end of this class, you will be able to register for the State Nursing Assistant Knowledge and Skills Tests. After passing this test you will be on the registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

There is no cost for this class which includes the cost for the state test (1st attempt).

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12 Week Certified Nurse Assistant Class - No Cost - For English Language Learners

Where: Hybrid - Students attend both online & in person

Online Tuesdays and Thursdays

- Google Meet

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In Person Saturdays

- Adult Ed. Center, Columbia Heights

- Prime Time Medical Training - Spring Lake Park

- TBD location for 2 clinical shifts

When: September 19 - December 17, 2026

Tuesdays, Thursdays:

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Saturdays: Hours vary

Classroom: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Skills: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (4 Saturdays)

Clinical: 7:00 – 3:30 p.m. (2 Saturdays)
(see complete schedule for details)

(Fall break: No Class the week of October 12-17)

Who: Adult English Language Learners who want to begin a career as a Nursing Assistant

Registration or Questions:

Must attend online information session.

Complete class interest form to begin enrollment in Metro North (if not a current student).

Reading test required for eligibility.

Email or call kelly.bainbridge@ahschools.us 612-520-1033