Nursing Assistant Testing
Validate Your Skills. Earn Your Certification.
Whether you are completing your nursing assistant training or bringing real-world healthcare experience to the table, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tech offers official Minnesota nursing assistant competency exams. This is a testing-only option with no review classes or preparation courses required. You can demonstrate your knowledge and skills to earn certification.
Who Should Take the Test?
Our certification testing is designed for:
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Recent Graduates
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Move from the classroom to the workplace with confidence. Testing allows you to validate the skills and knowledge gained during your training.
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Experienced Healthcare Workers
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If you have experience in patient care, this test gives you the opportunity to earn formal recognition through state-approved certification.
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Lapsed License Holders
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If your nursing assistant certification has expired, you can return to the field by demonstrating that your skills are still current, without retaking a full training program.
What the Test Includes
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Knowledge Exam
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This written or oral test covers topics such as:
- Basic nursing and patient care practices
- Infection prevention and safety procedures
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ethical and legal responsibilities
- Minnesota-specific regulations
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Skills Demonstration
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You will complete hands-on tasks that may include:
- Proper handwashing and infection control
- Measuring vital signs accurately
- Safely repositioning and transferring patients
- Assisting with personal hygiene and daily care
- Responding to emergency situations
Why Get Certified?
Certified Nursing Assistants are essential across Minnesota's healthcare landscape. Whether you are working in a hospital, long-term care facility, home health agency, or rehabilitation center, certification proves you are ready to provide safe, skilled, and compassionate care.
Register for Your Nursing Assistant Test
Ready to earn your certification? Schedule your test now and take the next step in your healthcare career.