North Metro Health Institute offers a 96-hour CNA/HHA training over 3.5 weeks, with flexible morning, evening, and weekend schedules. Tuition totals $1,300 (tuition + fees), includes live online and in-person lab instruction. Instructors are experienced RNs, and clinicals occur at long-term care facilities.
Program Overview
North Metro Health Institute (NMHI) provides hands-on training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) in less than a month. Located in Brooklyn Park, MN, this Minnesota Department of Health–approved program includes lectures, lab practice, and clinical rotations, equipping students for direct patient care under nurse supervision.
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Training Intensity
Classes run Monday through Friday, with lectures and labs held from 9 am–1 pm, coaching from 8–9 am and 1–2 pm, evenings 4–8 pm, and weekends 9 am–4 pm. Students complete 2.5 weeks of theory and lab, followed by clinical training at a long-term care facility. No missed clinical time is allowed.
Course Content Breakdown
In Week 1, students learn healthcare basics—communication, safety, vital signs. Week 2 covers personal care, nutrition, elimination, and care for special-needs residents. Week 3 focuses on clinical skills and testing. Week 4 is dedicated to state exam review and preparation.
Instruction and Facilities
Instruction is led by three registered nurses (Elizabeth Marigi, Bessy Mairura, Eva Marigi) who bring extensive CNA/HHA experience. NMHI provides both live online sessions and in-person labs to simulate real-world care environments, followed by placements in partnered long-term care facilities.
Certification Pathway
Graduates earn a certificate on passing the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation—covering both skills and written tests. Once certified, students are listed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry and can work in nursing homes, clinics, and in-home care. Skill retention is high, thanks to immediate clinical application.
Pricing Details
- Tuition: $850
- Registration fee: $50 (non-refundable)
- Exam fees: $200 paid post-course for competency evaluation
- Optional technology fee: $200
- Installment plan: $450 payment option with refund eligibility if dropped early
This pricing is competitive and includes course materials; uniforms are not included.
Admission Requirements
- Must submit a negative TB test or chest X-ray
- Complete a background check
- Must attend first three class sessions to receive a 50% refund if withdrawing
- No mention of academic prerequisites—focus is on readiness to learn and compliance with healthcare requirements
Strengths & Drawbacks
Strengths:
- Fast-paced: 3.5-week completion
- Flexible scheduling: mornings, evenings, weekends
- Live online classes accommodate remote learners
- Low tuition with clear breakdown of fees
- Skill-focused curriculum and immediate lab application
- Led by RNs with real-world CNA experience
Drawbacks:
- No evening-only format may limit non-traditional learners
- Refund policy is steep after day three
- Optional tech fee could raise the cost unexpectedly
- Job placement assistance isn’t explicitly mentioned
Who Should Consider North Metro Health Institute
If you’re ready to jumpstart a healthcare career quickly, NMHI is a strong choice. Its short, task-focused format, combined with experienced instructors and flexible scheduling, equips you for a CNA/HHA role in under a month. This program suits individuals who prefer live instruction but also need some remote learning options, and who can fully commit during clinical weeks. Keep in mind the refund terms and additional fees when budgeting.
| Category | Details |
| Cost: | Tuition: $850; Registration: $50; Exam: $200; Optional Tech Fee: $200 |
| Duration & Clock Hours: | 3.5 weeks; 96 total hours |
| Evening/Weekend Classes?: | Yes – Evening (4–8pm) and Weekend (9am–4pm) classes available |
| Online Classes?: | Yes – Live online classes available (recorded sessions coming soon) |
| Job Placement?: | Not specified |
| Requirements: | – Negative TB test or chest X-ray- Background check |
| Address: | 7420 Unity Ave North, Suite #203, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 |
| Phone: | (763) 438-3314 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | https://northmetrohealth.com |
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