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OnTrack CNA – Nursing Assistant Training

Where future caregivers build confidence. Flexible. Modern. Minnesota-approved.

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Program Overview

OnTrack Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides a comprehensive, Minnesota Department of Health-approved curriculum designed to prepare learners for safe, person-centered care in long-term care, assisted living, and healthcare settings.

This hybrid program includes 75 total hours of training, combining on-demand online learning, proctored exams, and hands-on skills and competency practice led by your RN instructor – Helping ensure learners are fully prepared for the Minnesota Nurse Aide Competency Exams.

Organizations can train learners when and how they need — with no minimum class size.

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A Flexible Learning Journey

Our hybrid format supports classrooms, workforce programs, and employer-based training. To be considered “complete” and eligible for the registry, learners must fulfill the requirements across all three essential pillars of training:

  • Knowledge (43 Hours) – Engaging, on-demand online learning.
  • Validation (2 Hours) – Proctored exams to ensure comprehension.
  • Practice (30 Hours) – Hands-on skills and competency practice led by your RN instructor.

Completion Requirement: These components are integrated. You must successfully navigate the online coursework, pass the validation exams, and finish the clinical practice hours to satisfy the full program requirements.

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Curriculum at a Glance

  • Core care concepts
  • Person-centered care foundations
  • Communication and professionalism
  • Infection control & safety
  • Mobility, transfers, and body mechanics
  • Vital signs, observation, & reporting
  • Nutrition, elimination, & personal care
  • Dementia care and mental health basics
  • Rights, dignity, and cultural awareness
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Applied Learning & Engagement

  • Interactive instructional videos
  • Real-world scenarios and case studies
  • Quizzes and learning activities
  • Glossaries of terms, symbols, and abbreviations
  • Stories and insights from real caregivers and residents
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Included Learning Materials

  • Access to online, on-demand courses
  • Instructor guides and skill checklists
  • Learning Journal (textbook) included for every learner
  • Translated Learning Journals in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong also available upon request
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Program Completion Requirements

Learners must:

  • Complete all 43 online hours
  • Complete 2 hour proctored exams
  • Complete all 30 in-person skills hours
  • Demonstrate competency in required skills

After completing the program, learners may:

  • Take the Minnesota Nurse Aide Competency Exam to join the state registry, or
  • Choose to work in roles that do not require CNA registration, such as an unlicensed caregiver or other entry-level care position.
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Support for Instructors

We don’t just provide the tools; we partner with your team. From individual 1:1 Instructor support to a full media kit for recruiting, we ensure your instructors have everything they need to run a successful program.

Receive expert guidance from OnTrack’s RN Trainer and support team, including:

  • Getting Started Guide to support new programs
  • Online Train-the-Trainer courses
  • Tools and templates for lab and skills instruction
  • Individual 1:1 Instructor support
  • Promotional media kit for recruiting new learners

Translated Learning Journals Available

To support multilingual learners and reinforce understanding, OnTrack CNA offers Learning Journals (textbooks) translated into Spanish, Somali, and Hmong.

Available FREE for a limited time thanks to the MDH GEAR Division and the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation!

Every learner receives an English Learning Journal and the option to request translated supports to build confidence while meeting state expectations. To further ensure success, multilingual learners also benefit from an online introductory course, a dedicated test preparation course, and comprehensive practice exams.

Note: Translated materials are used to reinforce understanding, not replace English instruction. Per state requirements, all live instruction and the skills exam must be conducted in English.

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