Quick answers about the program, the state exam, and getting started.
- How long does the CNA program take?
- Our cohorts are condensed but compliant — the full 75 required hours (59 classroom plus 16 in-person clinical) are scheduled across a few focused weeks, with a locked-in earliest exam date so you know exactly when you can test.
- Is this program Minnesota-approved?
- Yes. Northwest FastPath is a Minnesota-approved nurse aide training program. Completing the program and passing the state competency exam makes you eligible to be listed on the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry.
- Do I need any healthcare experience?
- No. Most of our students are career changers starting from scratch. The program teaches you everything you need, from taking vital signs to safe transfers and resident care.
- Can a 16- or 17-year-old enroll?
- Yes. Minnesota allows nurse aide students 16 and up. Students under 18 enroll with a parent or guardian, who reviews and e-signs the program agreements before training begins.
- What happens after I finish the class?
- After you complete the required hours and skills, you sit the two-part state competency exam (Knowledge test and Skills test) administered by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies). Pass both parts and the Minnesota Department of Health lists you on the registry as a certified nursing assistant.
- Do you guarantee I'll get certified or get a job?
- No — and be cautious of any program that does. We give you strong, hands-on preparation for the state exam, but certification depends on you passing it, and employment is never guaranteed. What we promise is clear, compliant training and real support.
- Where are classes held?
- In person near Rogers, MN, convenient for the northwest Twin Cities metro — Elk River, Otsego, St. Michael, Albertville, Maple Grove, Monticello, and nearby communities. Clinical training takes place at a partner care facility.
- How do I reserve a seat?
- Pick an upcoming cohort on our home page and enroll online. A deposit holds your seat; the balance is due before class starts. Seats are limited because clinical sites cap each cohort.
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