The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA) course provides classroom and clinical training for individuals interested in pursuing direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, or home health care settings. As a CNA, students will be qualified to care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the supervision of physicians, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses. The course includes orientation, basic skills assessment tests, classroom/lab training, and hands-on clinical training. Students will be expected to provide hands-on care during clinicals. Emphasis is placed on the development of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required of the nursing assistant. Upon completion of all course hours and clinicals, students will be eligible to take the state exam (fee covered by RHS), and, upon passing, will be recognized by the State of Minnesota in its registry of Certified Nursing Assisstants. This course is a prerequisite for most LPN or RN programs in Minnesota and is valuable to anyone interested in direct patient care. Please note that some clinical hours may be held outside of regular school hours.