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Start: Fall, Spring, or Summer; Full- or Part-Time

Nursing Assistant — Certificate (4 credits)

About the Program

This Certificate is designed for seeking employment in direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse in long term care, acute care and/or home care settings. Upon completion of this certificate, you will be eligible to take the examination for placement on the Minnesota Department of Health Nursing Assistant Registry.

Potential Job Titles

Nursing Assistants
Home Health Aides

Salary Data

  • Nursing Assistants
    Average Wage: $14.64/hour
    Top Earners: $18.82/hour
  • Home Health Aides
    Average Wage: $12.28/hour
    Top Earners: $15.57/hour
(seven county metro area - www.iseek.org)

Program Prerequisites

  1. Assessment score placement into RDNG 0080 or ESOL 0032.
  2. Minnesota State Registry of Nursing Assistants requires registrants to be 16 years of age or older.
  3. MN Department of Human Services Background Study: Minnesota Department of Health requires any individual having contact with patients to complete a background study prior to starting this program. An individual may be disqualified from having patient contact and would not be permitted to participate in the clinical experience if a clearance is not issued. Call MN Department of Human Services with specific questions, 651.431.2000.

Contact Information

Admissions Office 651.773.1700 admissions@century.edu Room 2350 West
Counseling Office 651.779.3285 Ask Century Room 2410 West
Financial Aid Office 651.779.3305 finaid@century.edu Room 2320 West

Program Contact Information

Jennifer Eccles,
Nursing Program Director		651.779.3987jennifer.eccles@century.eduRoom 2294 East


For more detailed information concerning advising questions see program guide and/or contact a counselor. Information is subject to change.

An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator. This document can be available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 651.779.3354 or 1.800.228.1978 x3354 voice, 651.773.1715 TTY, or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529