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A collaboration of Adult Education consortia in Northern MN
Online Course Offerings
Online Course Offerings
2026-2027
- English Vocabulary for MN Driver's Manual
- Knowledge & Content for Written Driver's Exam
- Preparation for Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/Community First Services and Support (CFSS)
- Pre-CNA
- Preparation for the Nursing Entrance Exam
- Career Planning
- Paraprofessional Training & Certification
- English for Custodians & Maintenance Workers
- English for Hospitality Services
Course Descriptions
Course Descriptions
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/CFSS Worker Certification Prep
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/CFSS Worker Certification Prep
This class prepares students for a job as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) worker. In this course, students will learn how to:
Help people with daily activities like eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and moving safely.
Follow a person's care plan and support their independence.
Use safe caregiving skills, including infection control, safe lifting, and emergency procedures.
Communicate respectfully with clients and keep professional boundaries.
Complete forms and write simple care notes.
Learn job vocabulary and workplace skills.
Understand the role, responsibilities, and rules of a PCA/CFSS worker
Pre-CNA
Pre-CNA
This course will preteach many of the topics covered in the CNA class and the NATO knowledge test (skills will not be covered). Students will discover the various paths available to them in healthcare and how to move forward on those paths.
Prep for the Nursing Program Entrance Exam
Prep for the Nursing Program Entrance Exam
This course is designed to help individuals who are going into the nursing field. The class will offer help in science, math, language arts, reading, and critical thinking skills in preparation to take the TEAS or HSRT Exam.
English for Custodians & Maintenance Workers
English for Custodians & Maintenance Workers
This course is centered around common scenarios that involve custodians in various settings. Students learn and review important English vocabulary and phrases that custodians use in their day-to-day jobs.
English for Hospitality Services
English for Hospitality Services
In this course, students will study vocabulary and expressions used in the hotel business: front office, food and beverage, restaurant, housekeeping, and communication with hotel guests and other English-speaking staff members by using real-life situations.
English Vocabulary for MN Driver's Manual
English Vocabulary for MN Driver's Manual
This is the level 1 course in preparing for the written MN Driver's test. It is designed to introduce students to the basic vocabulary and foundational concepts needed to begin their study towards the written portion of the Minnesota Drivers Exam.
Knowledge & Content for Written Driver's Exam
Knowledge & Content for Written Driver's Exam
This course focuses on the knowledge and requirements needed to pass the MN driver's license written exam including road knowledge, traffic laws, vehicle operation and signage.
Paraprofessional Training & Certification
Paraprofessional Training & Certification
This course is designed to qualify paras to meet Title I requirements. Students will enroll in ParaEducator Online and work synchronously with a professional instructor through the first thirteen lessons. Proctored certification testing provided upon completion of the course.
Career Planning
Career Planning
In this course you will use the Minnesota Career Information System to learn more about yourself and your career options. What are your strengths, interests, and values? What careers match your strengths, interests, and goals? How much do you need to make for the lifestyle you want? How much money can you make in different career pathways? What education and experience do you need to get into some of your top career choices?
Questions?
Questions?
Contact roccabe@nwservice.org to get more information
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