2019 CNA Flyer - Print - 4-11-2019 - Non-Refundable 3-Week Course

Sep 30, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training offered as a 3-week course begins July 1, 2019, with registration due by June 24. The fee is $905 and the course is non-refundable, covering classroom instruction, clinical practice, a required background check, and testing fees. Career outlook, work settings, and earning potential are outlined, including expected employment growth and local salary comparisons. Pre-course requirements include online registration, required vaccinations, criminal background check completion, and purchasing course books and uniform.

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Pre-Course Information

Fees, Registration, and Non-Refundable Policy

Vaccinations and Required Records

Location, Schedule, and Supplies

CNA Career Details

Career Outlook and Employment Growth

Work Settings

Earnings and Salary Information

Contact and Testing

Who to Contact

Certification and Renewal

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 3 WEEK COURSE Begins July 1, 2019 register by June 24 $905 fee includes course, background check and testing CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE [www.dickinsonstate.edu/cna](www.dickinsonstate.edu/cna) Approved by North Dakota State Department of Health What is the career outlook for a CNA? Would I bea good CNA? CNAs employment growth is expected be in high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that job growth in this career track is expected to grow 21% over the 2012-2022 decade.* Where does a CNA work? CNAs work in a variety of roles including residential care facilities, hospitals, and some provide in-home services as home health aides. Do you enjoy helping people? Do you have good communication skills, patience and compassion? If so, a career as a CNA may be a good fit for you. Many who enter the field as a CNA choose to continue their formal training as a healthcare provider. The training and experience you gain as a CNA will prepare you for either pathway. What is the earning potential of a CNA? Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the CNA job market in both Dickinson, ND and the surrounding area is very active. People working as a CNA in your area are making on average $14 per hour or $1 (4%) more than the national average hourly salary of $13. North Dakota ranks number 34 out of 50 states nationwide for CNA salaries.** Contact Jacinta Skretteberg, RN, MSN at 701-483-2481 or Dr. Cheryl Lantz at 701-483-2133 for questions. *[https://learn.org/articles/What_is_the_Employment_Outlook_for_a_Certified_Nursing_Assistant_CNA.html 4.8.19](https://learn.org/articles/What_is_the_Employment_Outlook_for_a_Certified_Nursing_Assistant_CNA.html 4.8.19) **[https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/How-Much-Does-a-CNA-Make-an-Hour](https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/How-Much-Does-a-CNA-Make-an-Hour), 4.8.19 Pre-Course Information y Register online [at www.dickinsonstate.edu/cna](at www.dickinsonstate.edu/cna) and pay $905, per a credit card. THIS COURSE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THE COST INCLUDES: 􀂃 Class $700.00 (64 hours of classroom instruction plus 16 hours of practice in a clinical setting) 􀂃 Background Check $100.00 ( this is non-refundable, required for clinical practice) 􀂃 Testing Fees: Knowledge Test- $40.00 & Skills Test- $65.00 y After you register, you will be required to complete a criminal background check. Please email Mary Bachmeier, Administrative Assistant [at mary.bachmeier1@dickinsonstate.edu](at mary.bachmeier1@dickinsonstate.edu) in the DSU Department of Nursing (phone: 701-483-2133) . y There are certain vaccinations that are required of the course; you will be practicing clinical skills in a healthcare environment at a local facility. y The health care facility requests that you have the latest immunizations up to date: 􀂃 Hepatitis B 􀂃 TB skin test y You are able to get your vaccinations prior to the start of the program at your public health office, or we will make them available at DSU Student Health on June 25 and June 26. y If you need vaccinations, please note that these are NOT included as part of your CNA course fee. y Books for the course will be available at the DSU bookstore. It is a separate fee of approximately $31.00 plus tax. Each student is required to have a textbook by the first day of the course. y Classes will be held 4th floor Klinefelter Hall in the Department of Nursing, with clinical education being offered at St. Luke’s Home, in Dickinson ND. y Classes will typically be 8 hours per day, with the two clinical days possibly being in evening shift. Instructors will assign clinical schedule after the class begins. y Dates of the course are: July 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. The clinical schedule and test times will be given to students after the class begins. y Students will require a scrub uniform for the clinical skills training. There are no required colors, and they may be purchased a

FAQs

When does the CNA course begin and what is the registration deadline?

The course begins July 1, 2019, and registration is due by June 24, 2019.

What does the $905 fee include and what fees are non-refundable?

The $905 cost includes classroom and clinical practice, a required background check, and testing fees; the course is non-refundable, and the background check is non-refundable.

What are the pre-course vaccination and record requirements?

Required vaccinations include Hepatitis B and a TB skin test. Vaccinations must be obtained before the program or arranged through DSU Student Health on June 25–26, and related records are required for the course.

Sep 30, 2026

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