OUR PROGRAM
Heritage Care CNA Training provides a Minnesota Department of Health–approved Nurse Aide Training & Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) designed to prepare individuals for entry-level employment as Nurse Aides in accordance with federal OBRA regulations and Minnesota statutes.
The program consists of the required theory instruction, skills laboratory practice, and supervised clinical training completed in an approved healthcare setting. Instruction is delivered by qualified instructors in compliance with MDH requirements and focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary to provide safe, effective, and person-centered care.
The curriculum includes, but is not limited to:
Role and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide
Resident rights and advocacy
Communication and interpersonal skills
Infection prevention and control
Safety and emergency procedures
Basic nursing skills
Personal care skills
Mental health and social service needs
Care of cognitively impaired residents
