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Healthcare Training at M State

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M State offers a wide range of health and dental training programs tailored for professionals. Training can be conducted on-site or on campus, providing flexibility to meet your needs.

Licensing and certification

Our courses are approved by licensing agencies in Minnesota and North Dakota, ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Continuing education credits

We offer specialized training for social workers, nurses, and dental professionals. Continuing education credits are available for eligible participants attending these programs.

Registration and course information

To register or view upcoming online or in-person continuing education classes, visit M State Continuing Education.

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Training Programs

Local Anesthesia for Dental Assistants

(45-hour training program) This course provides licensed dental assistants with the knowledge and skills to safely administer supraperiosteal and field block injections under the direct supervision of a dentist, without causing harmful physiological side effects.

View trainings and register

Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Analgesia

(12-hour course)

This course prepares dental assistants and dental hygienists to safely administer nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation analgesia, as required by the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry.

For customized training for your dental office, please contact Jenna.

Mental Health First Aid

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR

For more information, contact Denice.

LPN Principles of Intravenous (IV) Therapy

For more information or to be added to the waiting list, contact Denice.

Nursing Assistant Training

For upcoming Nursing Assistant training courses, or to register, visit our Nurse Assistant Courses.

Facilities or agencies sponsoring a student for CNA training can complete the registration form.

For more details, contact BreAnna

Nursing Assistant Testing

To view test dates or register for the Nursing Assistant Competency Exam, visit our Nursing Assistant Competency Exam.
If your facility requires a test date for a class, please contact contact BreAnna.

Test locations

  • Detroit Lakes: 900 Highway 34 East
  • Moorhead: 2800 27th Ave S
  • Fergus Falls: 1414 College Way

Medication Administration for School Personnel

Four-hour, self-paced online course

This course trains participants to safely administer medications in schools. Upon completion, participants qualify as unlicensed assistive personnel who can administer medications under the supervision of a licensed school nurse.

Participants have two weeks to complete the online course and three additional weeks to demonstrate medication administration skills in the presence of a licensed RN. For more information contact Denice.

Aug. 2024-June 2025 Registration Form

Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel/Medication Assistant II

For details, including registration forms and program schedules for Minnesota and North Dakota, contact Denice.

Nurse Refresher Courses for RNs and LPNs

Courses available for professionals in Arkansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

For more information, contact Jenna or email nurserefresher@minnesota.edu.