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Nursing Assistant Programs

Essentia partners with local colleges and universities on various programs to help you become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

College of St. Scholastica (Duluth area)

Click here to learn more about their Nursing Assistant Program

Program terms and conditions:

  • Essentia Health Pays for your program.
  • Students commit to working as a CNA for Essentia health for one full year after date of successful test completion, with payback agreement in place prior to starting program.
  • Eligibility – Age 16+ 
  • To start you must apply to either (click link) Sitter Casual Status Position or Nursing Assistant - Student Position if not working while going through the program.

Please contact WorkforceDevelopment@EssentiaHealth.org with any questions.