Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training - Hybrid with Evening Skills

Non-Credit Career Pathway Course

Bismarck State College's Continuing Education and TrainND provides 76-hour non-credit CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training for individuals seeking employment in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, acute care settings, or home health care. This program offers a strong foundation for those looking to begin a career in healthcare.

Students seeking college credit are welcome in our evening classes during the months of February, April, June, July, September, October, and November. Individuals looking to take the training for-credit are advised to contact our office at (701) 224-5600 for alternative enrollment requirements.

This is an accelerated program with all of the class theory completed online between the first and last days of class. Theory work is self-paced, but must be completed by the last day of the month. Students will meet in the classroom for 36 hours of skill practice and four hours of review and practice testing. Those classroom hours will be held in the evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm. Throughout the course, students will develop essential skills in personal care, communication, infection control, and emergency response, while learning to support the physical and emotional needs of clients. Please note that the class schedule is subject to minor changes. Students that do not complete the online theory work will not be eligible to take the state licensing exam

Upon successful completion of the CNA training program, students will be eligible to register for the North Dakota State Nursing Assistant Exam. Testing dates will be announced during classroom instruction, and in-person registration is required with payment due no later than two weeks prior to the exam date.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds during class, lab, and clinical practice.
• Ability to participate in lab-based and clinical training, which may include extended periods of standing and limited opportunities for rest.

If a student has a temporary or permanent condition that limits their ability to meet these physical requirements, they should contact the Program Manager prior to the start of class. Attendance is mandatory and essential to the educational process.

Important Registration Information:
Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the start of class. Early registration is encouraged due to limited space.

Course Materials:
Course materials will be available for in-person pickup or mailed to participants prior to the start of the class.

  Attendance Policy:

• Students must attend by the third day of class, or they will be withdrawn.
• No more than 8 hours of total absence is permitted throughout the course.

Veteran Priority of Service:
This program is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Labor. In accordance with 20 CFR 1010, veterans and eligible spouses will receive priority of service over non-covered individuals.