What We Offer
Healthcare Training Solutions empowers Minnesota healthcare organizations, schools, and workforce programs to deliver compliant, high-quality Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training from theory to bedside readiness—all tailored to Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) standards and the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation (via Headmaster).
Our integrated suite includes:
Online Nursing Assistant Curriculum Suite — Comprehensive, self-paced, MDH-approved online theory program with Minnesota-specific content, expert-led lecture videos, linked quizzes, progress tracking, and integrated resources—aligning fully with current state curriculum, federal OBRA, and local long-term care needs for efficient staff certification.
Easy Lab Equipment Partners — Flexible, burden-free lab solutions: lease or buy realistic training equipment (beds, mannequins, vital signs tools, practice kits, etc.), with full setup, installation, maintenance, and support—enabling hands-on skills practice without logistics headaches.
Nursing Assistant Educator Suite — Online, self-paced Train-the-Trainer program certifying your RNs and qualified staff as confident, MDH-aligned instructors—covering adult learning, compliance, teaching methods, and program oversight to build sustainable in-house capacity.
SkillSync CNA Instructor Collective — Community-driven platform for practical/lab/clinical instructors: standardized skill-teaching protocols, inter-rater reliability workshops, updated mock exam scenarios, trauma-informed coaching, bridging tools for theory-to-practice, plus a private forum, CEUs, and Minnesota-tailored resources—enhancing consistency, pass rates on hands-on skills testing, and compassionate care training.
Together, we streamline onboarding, cut external costs, ensure regulatory compliance, boost instructor and student confidence, improve first-time exam success, reduce turnover, and elevate resident-centered care across Minnesota's long-term care facilities, assisted living, hospitals, home health, vocational programs, and workforce initiatives.
Partner with us to strengthen Minnesota's healthcare workforce—contact Healthcare Training Solutions for institutional pricing, demos, custom setups, and dedicated support.
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Minnesota Nursing Assistant Training – Built on the State Curriculum You Trust Healthcare Training Solutions provides a flexible online Nursing Assistant Curriculum Suite based on the Minnesota State Nurse Aide Curriculum (2024 Edition)—authored by our chief instructor and owner—for seamless MDH compliance and top-tier preparation.
Top Benefits for Facilities, Schools & Workforce Programs
Authored by Experts: Directly from the state curriculum creator—ensuring perfect alignment with MDH rules, OBRA standards, and the MN Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation.
Group/Institutional Access: Affordable licenses for cohorts, new hires, or students—scale easily and cut external training costs.
Self-Paced Online Format: Mobile-friendly modules with pro lecture videos (by our curriculum author), auto-graded quizzes, admin dashboards, and resources (guides, checklists, MN summaries).
Core Focus Areas: ADLs, vital signs, infection control, resident rights, dementia/end-of-life care, safety, ethics, and communication—for better compliance, retention, and care quality.
Best Suited For
Long-term care/assisted living (in-house onboarding).
Hospitals/home health (local staffing pipelines).
Schools/colleges/high schools (online theory + required in-person clinicals).
Workforce/grant programs (quick upskilling).
Full programs need ≥75 hours total, including ≥16 hours supervised practical training on a live person—ideal for delivering the didactic/theory portion compliantly.
Contact us for pricing, group setup, tracking tools, LMS options, and support. Leverage state-curriculum authorship to build a stronger Minnesota healthcare workforce—efficiently and locally.
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Easy Lab Equipment Partners Launch or scale your Nursing Assistant training lab—effortlessly, without the usual headaches.
We handle everything equipment-related: sourcing, delivery, installation, compliance setup, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades—so your team focuses on teaching and student success.
Choose Your Fit
Full turn-key lab (complete, ready-to-use setup)
À la carte (practice kits, individual tools, modular pieces)
Essential Gear Included Hospital beds w/ side rails • Mannequins • Vital signs tools (BP cuffs, stethoscopes, thermometers) • Gait belts, gloves, basins, bed pads • Full CNA kits
Flexible Ownership
Lease: Low monthly payments, no big upfront cost, maintenance included, easy upgrades
Buy: Long-term ownership, potential tax benefits
Tiers Basic supplies → Hybrid support → Fully outsourced lab (we do it all)
Why Choose Us
Zero burden on staff—no vendor chasing, storage, or repair stress
Confident, compliant, job-ready CNAs who meet/exceed state requirements
Scale easily as your program grows
Easy Lab Equipment Partners Flexible labs • Lease or buy • Complete peace of mind
Contact us today for your custom package and start building exceptional Nursing Assistants—without the hassle.
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SkillSync CNA Instructor Collective is a collaborative, community-driven training platform and professional certification series created specifically for instructors who deliver the practical/lab/clinical components of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs. Built around peer-to-peer learning, shared best practices, and continuous alignment with evolving state and federal standards, SkillSync helps instructors standardize high-quality, evidence-based teaching of hands-on skills—ultimately boosting student confidence, competency, safety, and success on the practical portion of state certification exams (such as Minnesota's Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation, administered via partners like Headmaster or similar, with its manual skills test requiring demonstration of core procedures under timed, observed conditions).
The platform emphasizes collective expertise among CNA practical instructors (typically RNs or qualified LPNs with long-term care experience), fostering a supportive network to address common challenges like inconsistent skill evaluation, diverse learner needs, and updates to testable skills lists or testing protocols. Core offerings include:
Standardized Skill-Teaching Protocols — Access to unified, modular guides and checklists for the full spectrum of core CNA skills (e.g., hand hygiene, vital signs, bed baths, transfers/ambulation, positioning, range-of-motion exercises, dressing/undressing, toileting/perineal care, catheter care, feeding assistance, and indirect care elements like communication, privacy, and safety). These protocols align with Minnesota's approved curricula (such as the Minnesota State Nurse Aide Curriculum or others like Ready CNA/OnTrack), federal OBRA requirements, and current testable skills emphasis—ensuring instructors teach precise, defensible techniques that match exam expectations.
Inter-Rater Reliability Sessions — Live or virtual calibration workshops where instructors practice scoring mock skill performances using standardized rubrics. These sessions reduce subjectivity, minimize bias, and promote fair, consistent evaluations during lab check-offs, mock exams, and supervised practical training (SPT)—critical for meeting state mandates that students demonstrate proficiency before performing tasks in real settings.
Updated Testing Scenario Drills — Regularly refreshed scenario-based training modules simulating real exam conditions, including the randomly selected skills plus unexpected variables (e.g., resident resistance, adaptive needs, or safety interruptions). Instructors gain tools to run realistic mock stations, provide targeted feedback, and prepare students for the high-stakes manual skills portion—helping address common failure points and improving first-time pass rates.
Trauma-Informed Coaching Methods — Specialized training on adult learning principles combined with trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and inclusive teaching strategies. This equips instructors to support diverse students (e.g., varying ages, ESL backgrounds, physical abilities, or prior experiences), build psychological safety in lab settings, and foster empathetic, person-centered skill instruction that translates to compassionate bedside care.
Tools to Bridge Classroom Theory with Confident Bedside Performance — Practical resources like integrated lesson planners, video demonstration libraries, cross-mapping activities (linking theory concepts to hands-on application), reflective debrief templates, and remediation frameworks. These help instructors close the gap between didactic knowledge and clinical confidence, ensuring students not only pass exams but excel in real-world long-term care, home health, or acute settings.
Additional platform features include:
A private members' community forum for sharing experiences, troubleshooting teaching challenges, and crowdsourcing solutions.
Annual certification renewal modules with CEUs to support ongoing instructor development and license maintenance.
Resource downloads (checklists, rubrics, scenario scripts) tailored to Minnesota's 75-hour requirement (with at least 16 hours supervised practical training) and updates from the Minnesota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry.
Whether you're a new instructor seeking foundational tools, a seasoned educator refining consistency, or part of a program aiming to elevate pass rates and care quality, SkillSync CNA Instructor Collective builds a stronger, more connected community of practical CNA educators—empowering you to train competent, compassionate nursing assistants ready for Minnesota's demanding healthcare landscape.
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Empower your RNs and qualified staff to become confident, compliant Nursing Assistant educators with our structured, Minnesota-focused online Train-the-Trainer program.
In Minnesota's strict regulatory environment, Healthcare Training Solutions offers the Nursing Assistant Educator Suite—a comprehensive online course created and led by the author of the current MDH-approved Nursing Assistant curriculum. It prepares your instructors to deliver state-compliant education with excellence, ensuring high-quality, certification-ready graduates.
Key Benefits
Fully MDH-Aligned — Meets instructor requirements for adult learning, skills instruction, documentation, oversight, and compliance—helping you pass surveys confidently.
Institutional Licensing — Affordable group access for multiple RNs, educators, or staff developers; perfect for scaling internal capacity.
100% Online & Self-Paced — Flexible access on any device for busy professionals.
Expert-Led Video Content — Lessons from our curriculum author showcase proven Minnesota-specific teaching techniques and real-world scenarios.
Interactive & Trackable — Auto-graded quizzes, progress monitoring, and admin dashboards ensure team-wide readiness.
Ready-to-Use Resources — Downloadable lesson plans, checklists, feedback tools, and MN regulatory summaries for consistent delivery.
Boost Efficiency & Retention — Certify internal instructors to cut external training costs, speed onboarding, reduce turnover, and build career pathways.
Core Topics (Aligned with MN Instructor Standards)
Adult learning principles and instructional design
Effective classroom, lab, and simulation teaching
MN-specific compliance, documentation, and reporting
Resident-centered compassionate care education
Skill demonstration, assessment, and remediation
Managing diverse learners and classroom dynamics
Engaging lesson planning and real-world scenarios
Ideal For
Long-term care & assisted living facilities
Hospitals & home health agencies
Vocational schools, community colleges, and high school programs
Workforce development and grant-funded initiatives
Partner with us to gain Minnesota insider expertise, faster instructor readiness, cost savings, and stronger internal training programs. Facilities and schools statewide trust this solution for its local authorship and proven results.
Contact Healthcare Training Solutions today for institutional pricing, group setup, admin tools, a demo, and personalized support. Let's strengthen your Nursing Assistant educators—and Minnesota's healthcare workforce—together.
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Streamline your organization's Nursing Assistant training with Minnesota's trusted, state-approved online solution—designed specifically for healthcare facilities, schools, and workforce programs in the state.
In Minnesota's competitive healthcare environment—where staffing demands, regulatory compliance, and quality resident care are paramount—Healthcare Training Solutions delivers Nursing Assistant Curriculum Suite, a comprehensive, self-paced online program built on the current Minnesota state-approved curriculum. This curriculum was written for the state by our expert instructor, who is also the owner of Healthcare Training Solutions, ensuring full alignment with Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) requirements, federal OBRA standards, and the needs of local long-term care, assisted living, and other settings.
Key Benefits for Your Minnesota Institution
Minnesota-Specific, State-Approved Content: Directly based on the current MDH-approved curriculum authored by our instructor/owner—guaranteeing compliance, relevance to state surveys, and seamless preparation for the Minnesota Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation.
Institutional Licensing & Bulk Access: Affordable group licenses for cohorts of employees, new hires, or students—ideal for scaling training across shifts or class sizes while controlling costs better than off-site or traditional programs.
Fully Structured Online Delivery: Learners advance through a clear, module-based format at their own pace, anytime via desktop, tablet, or mobile—perfect for 24/7 facilities and flexible educational schedules.
Professional Lecture Videos: Engaging, high-quality videos led by experienced instructors (including our curriculum author) demonstrate key skills, Minnesota-specific best practices, and compassionate resident-centered care.
Linked Quizzes & Progress Tracking: Auto-graded quizzes after each lesson deliver instant feedback, reinforce knowledge, and provide admin dashboards for monitoring completion and readiness—supporting consistent outcomes and easier reporting.
Integrated Resources & Tools: Downloadable study guides, skill checklists, quick-reference charts, glossaries, and Minnesota regulatory summaries—all embedded for standardized, easy access across your team.
Focus on Compliance, Retention & Efficiency: Emphasizes infection control, resident rights, safety, ethical practices, and dementia/end-of-life care—helping meet MDH standards, improve survey performance, and reduce turnover by certifying your own workforce faster.
Core Curriculum Topics (Aligned with Minnesota State Requirements)
Anatomy, physiology, and foundational medical terminology
Activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, mobility, and safe transfers
Vital signs measurement, documentation, and reporting
Infection prevention, standard precautions, and control measures
Nutrition, hydration, restorative care, and rehabilitation support
Emergency procedures, safety protocols, and basic first aid
Effective communication, cultural sensitivity, dementia care, and end-of-life support
Legal and ethical responsibilities, resident rights, and abuse prevention
Perfect Fit For Minnesota Organizations
Long-Term Care & Assisted Living Facilities — Onboard and certify staff efficiently without external disruptions.
Hospitals & Home Health Agencies — Build internal Nursing Assistant pipelines and meet staffing needs locally.
Vocational Schools, Community Colleges & High School Programs — Offer a compliant, modern online theory component that pairs seamlessly with required in-person clinicals.
Workforce & Grant-Funded Initiatives — Provide accessible training to upskill Minnesota residents into healthcare roles quickly.
Partner with Healthcare Training Solutions With Nursing Assistant Curriculum Suite, your organization benefits from insider expertise on Minnesota's requirements, faster certification pathways, reduced external training expenses, stronger staff retention through professional growth, and ultimately, higher-quality resident care. Facilities and schools across the state trust this solution for its local authorship, proven structure, and focus on real-world readiness.
Contact Healthcare Training Solutions today for institutional pricing, group enrollment setup, admin progress tracking, LMS integration options, and personalized support. Let's strengthen Minnesota's healthcare workforce—right here at home.
Easy Lab Equipment Partners is your comprehensive, flexible solution for Nursing Assistant training programs, designed to empower healthcare facilities, nursing schools, vocational programs, and workforce development organizations to build skilled, compliant Nursing Assistant workforces—without the usual headaches of equipment sourcing, setup, storage, or ongoing maintenance.
We eliminate the burden on your staff by offloading the entire equipment-related process, from procuring and configuring realistic training gear to providing full lab setup, maintenance, and support. Whether you need a full turn-key lab package (complete equipment setup with compliance-ready configuration) or prefer à la carte options (individual supplies, practice kits, or modular components), Easy Lab Equipment Partners flexes to match your exact needs, budget, and timeline.
Key features include:
Complete Equipment Provision with Flexible Ownership Options: We supply everything essential for realistic, hands-on Nursing Assistant skills practice—hospital beds with side rails, mannequins for procedures, vital signs tools (sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, thermometers), gait belts, gloves, wash basins, bed pads, emesis basins, and full Nursing Assistant practice kits. Choose to lease the equipment for predictable monthly payments, lower upfront costs, easier upgrades to newer models, and included maintenance/support—or buy outright for long-term ownership and potential tax benefits. This flexibility helps facilities conserve capital, avoid obsolescence risks, and scale without large initial investments.
Tiered Flexibility: Start with basic supplies-only packages for in-house use, add hybrid support with selected gear, or go fully outsourced lab setup where we handle equipment delivery, installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance—freeing your team entirely.
Staff Relief & Efficiency: No more sourcing gear, negotiating with multiple vendors, scheduling deliveries, managing storage, tracking compliance for equipment standards, or worrying about repairs/updates. We manage the logistics so your trainers and administrators focus on core operations, patient care, and utilizing our partners' curriculum and instruction services when desired.
Proven Results: Facilities equipped with our solutions produce confident, job-ready Nursing Assistants who thrive in long-term care, hospitals, home health, and beyond—supported by high-quality, compliant training environments that meet or exceed state requirements.
Easy Lab Equipment Partners: Flexible Lab Solutions, Full Equipment (Lease or Buy), Zero Burden on Your Team. Partner with us to launch or scale your Nursing Assistant training lab effortlessly—contact us today to customize your equipment package, explore lease vs. buy options, and relieve the load.
Empower your RNs and qualified staff to become confident, compliant Nursing Assistant educators—delivered through a structured, Minnesota-focused online program.
In Minnesota’s demanding healthcare landscape—where facilities, schools, and workforce programs must meet strict Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) requirements for Nursing Assistant training—Healthcare Training Solutions offers the Nursing Assistant Educator Suite, a comprehensive Train-the-Trainer course designed to prepare instructors to deliver state-approved Nursing Assistant education with excellence and authority. Created and led by our expert owner/instructor—the same author of the current Minnesota state-approved Nursing Assistant curriculum—this program equips your team to teach effectively, maintain full compliance, and produce high-quality, certification-ready graduates.
Key Benefits for Your Organization
Minnesota-Specific & MDH-Aligned: Directly supports MDH instructor requirements and best practices for delivering approved curricula, including adult learning facilitation, skills demonstration, program oversight, and documentation—helping you avoid compliance pitfalls and pass surveys with confidence.
Institutional Licensing & Bulk Access: Affordable group licenses for multiple RNs, staff developers, or faculty members—ideal for building internal training capacity and scaling across departments or locations.
Fully Online & Self-Paced: Flexible modules accessible anytime via desktop, tablet, or mobile—designed for busy healthcare professionals and educators with demanding schedules.
Professional, Instructor-Led Content: High-quality video lessons (featuring our curriculum author) demonstrate proven teaching techniques, real-world classroom/lab scenarios, and Minnesota-specific instructional strategies.
Interactive Quizzes & Admin Tracking: Auto-graded assessments reinforce learning, while admin dashboards let you monitor progress, completion rates, and readiness—ensuring consistent instructor preparation across your team.
Comprehensive Educator Resources: Downloadable lesson-planning templates, teaching checklists, feedback tools, regulatory summaries, and Minnesota-specific guidelines—all integrated for easy reference and standardized delivery.
Drive Efficiency & Retention: Certify your own instructors to run internal programs—reducing reliance on external trainers, accelerating staff onboarding, lowering training costs, and creating career pathways that improve employee satisfaction and retention.
Core Topics Include (Aligned with Minnesota Instructor Expectations)
Principles of adult learning and instructional design
Effective classroom, skills lab, and simulation teaching methods
Minnesota-specific regulatory compliance, documentation, and program reporting
Facilitating resident-centered, compassionate care education
Skill demonstration, assessment, remediation, and competency evaluation
Managing diverse learners, cultural sensitivity, and challenging classroom dynamics
Creating engaging lesson plans and handling real-world teaching scenarios
Ideal For Minnesota Organizations
Long-Term Care & Assisted Living Facilities — Develop internal RN instructors to train new hires and maintain ongoing compliance.
Hospitals & Home Health Agencies — Build sustainable in-house education programs for Nursing Assistant staff.
Vocational Schools, Community Colleges & High School Programs — Equip faculty to deliver compliant, high-quality Nursing Assistant theory and lab instruction.
Workforce Development & Grant-Funded Initiatives — Train local educators to scale community-based healthcare career pathways.
Partner with Healthcare Training Solutions With the Nursing Assistant Educator Suite, your organization gains insider Minnesota expertise, faster instructor readiness, reduced external training expenses, stronger program consistency, and ultimately, better-prepared Nursing Assistants who deliver exceptional resident care. Facilities and schools across the state trust this solution for its local authorship, practical focus, and proven ability to strengthen internal training ecosystems.
Contact Healthcare Training Solutions today for institutional pricing, group enrollment setup, admin dashboards, demo access, and tailored support. Let’s build stronger Nursing Assistant educators—and a stronger Minnesota healthcare workforce—together.
Our
brand vision
To transform Minnesota's healthcare workforce by creating a seamless, integrated ecosystem where every Certified Nursing Assistant is trained with unwavering compliance, exceptional skill mastery, compassionate care, and real-world confidence—empowering facilities, educators, and communities to deliver the highest quality resident-centered care, achieve superior certification outcomes, and build a sustainable, thriving long-term care landscape for generations to come.
In this future:
Organizations confidently onboard and upskill their own teams without external dependencies or excessive costs.
Instructors form a connected, continuously improving collective that standardizes excellence in both theory and hands-on practice.
Students enter the field not just certified, but truly prepared—reducing turnover, elevating safety, and fostering deeper empathy and competence at the bedside.
Minnesota leads as a model for accessible, locally-rooted, high-impact healthcare education that strengthens communities from the inside out.
We envision a day when every Nursing Assistant in Minnesota is the product of rigorous, supportive, Minnesota-tailored training—delivered through expert-authored curricula, effortless lab environments, empowered educators, and collaborative skill mastery—ultimately raising the standard of care statewide and inspiring a new era of pride, retention, and excellence in our healthcare workforce.
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