Online CNA Classes in Minneapolis

HeartCert offers a state-approved hybrid CNA program that combines 43 hours of online coursework with 35 hours of required in-person classroom and clinical training. Access to the online materials is granted shortly after registration and must be completed before the first scheduled in-person date.

In-person sessions are held at locations in Minneapolis, Eagan, or Northfield, with class options available on weekdays or weekends. The program costs $1,500 and prepares students to sit for the Minnesota CNA competency exam. Optional ESL support and test prep services can be added during checkout.

Loving Lotus offers a hybrid CNA program that includes 42–44 hours of online self-paced training followed by 35 hours of in-person skills and lab instruction. All online coursework must be completed before students can attend the hands-on portion.

The full program is designed to be finished in as little as 2.5 weeks. In-person sessions are scheduled in 4-day blocks, with weekday and weekend options available. Tuition is $1,400 and includes a uniform, background check, access to training materials, and basic equipment. Online access is sent after registration and must be completed on time to maintain enrollment.

The Nursing Assistant program at Hennepin Technical College is a 6-week hybrid course that includes online instruction, in-person skills lab, and 16 hours of clinical experience. The course totals four credits, divided into lecture, lab, and supervised clinical components.

Students complete 75 contact hours, meeting Minnesota Department of Health standards. Online learning covers theory, while in-person sessions focus on practical care skills and hands-on training. After passing the course and state exam, students are added to the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry as Certified Nursing Assistants. Classes are offered at both Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie campuses.

Normandale’s Nursing Assistant Certificate is a 4-credit course that combines online lectures, on-campus lab practice, and 16 hours of in-person clinical training at a long-term care facility. Students must complete all components and maintain attendance as required by the Minnesota Department of Health.

The curriculum follows the Minnesota State Nursing Assistant standards. Students practice basic care skills such as taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and mobility, and learning behavior management techniques. After successful completion, students are eligible for the Headmaster Nursing Assistant Competency Test and placement on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

North Metro Health Institute offers a 96-hour CNA program that runs for approximately 3.5 weeks. Lectures and lab sessions are completed in the first 2.5 weeks, followed immediately by required clinical rotations at a long-term care facility.

Students can choose from evening or weekend classes, with sessions starting the first Monday of each month. Live online options are available for lecture components. Tuition is $850, with additional fees for registration, exams, and optional technology. Attendance for all clinical hours is mandatory, and a negative TB test is required before participation in clinicals.

The Flex Nursing Assistant program includes 43 hours of self-paced online modules and 32 hours of in-person labs and clinicals, totaling 75 hours. Students have 90 days to complete in-person sessions after starting the online portion.

Classes are offered in flexible formats: weekday day (4 weeks), evening (7 weeks), weekend (6 weekends), and accelerated (3-week) options. Online modules are completed independently, with optional instructor check-ins. In-person lab sessions are held at the Blaine location on scheduled dates, and clinical hours take place during the final week of class.

This hybrid CNA course combines online and in-person instruction. Students meet online Monday through Thursday for readings and independent practice, then attend in-person sessions on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for exams and hands-on skills.

Face-to-face sessions for the July 2025 class are scheduled for June 27, July 3, and July 11. Clinical training takes place July 14–15 or July 16–17 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tuition is $800, with additional fees for books, background checks, fingerprinting, and state exam. The program follows the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities curriculum.

The Nursing Assistant course (HLTH 1110) is a 3-credit hybrid program combining online coursework with four required in-person lab/clinical days. The course typically runs for four weeks and is offered twice per term.

Students complete the majority of instruction online, then attend lab and clinical sessions on campus in Bemidji or at approved partner sites. Clinicals are not offered at alternative locations. Completion of the course makes students eligible for the Minnesota CNA registry exam administered by Headmaster.

Estimated total cost is $1,068.48, including tuition, materials, scrubs, background check, and exam fees.

This free CNA program is offered in a hybrid format combining online and in-person instruction. Students meet on-site three or four days a week, with one online class day depending on the session.

The 7-week intensive class meets Monday through Thursday (Tuesday online). The 11-week option meets Monday through Friday, with Monday and Thursday held online. Class time for both formats is 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Placement into either track is based on an English reading assessment. All sessions are held at the Institute’s St. Paul location. Attendance at a virtual info session is required to register.

This hybrid CNA course includes 75 total hours: 43 hours of online coursework, followed by 16 lab hours and 16 clinical hours. Students must complete the online portion before attending in-person training.

The in-person segment runs over four full days, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for all sessions. The program is approved by the Minnesota Department of Health and uses the Cinematic Health Education platform.

Tuition is $1,450. Students are responsible for scheduling and paying for their state certification exam separately.

This online CNA program includes 11 self-paced learning units, each with practice quizzes and content aligned to Minnesota state standards. Students must score at least 90% in each unit before progressing to the next.

The curriculum covers core topics like infection control, vital signs, nutrition, mobility, and patient rights. It also includes skill checklists and practice exams to prepare for certification. The total program cost is $1,000.

All instruction is online and includes 37 lectures and 16 quizzes. A certificate is awarded upon completion. Clinical requirements and scheduling details are provided separately upon enrollment.

The CNA program at Scrubs Academy combines 58 hours of online coursework with 24 hours of in-person clinical training, totaling 80 hours. Students complete the online portion at home on their own schedule, with deadlines tied to in-person class sessions.

Multiple schedules are available, including weekday, evening, and fast-track formats at St. Cloud, Buffalo, and Nisswa locations. Classes typically meet in person once or twice a week for hands-on skills practice with an RN instructor. Tuition is $1,200 and includes books and supplies. The Minnesota State Test Out is a separate cost of $275.