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5 Steps to Becoming a Certified Nurse Aide in Michigan

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(found 207 schools, updated in March 2017)

Becoming a Certified Nurse Aide is a calling. It requires patience, knowledge and skills. The healthcare industry is always in need of trained CNAs, so it is a career path that is worth taking the training and sitting for the exams. Michigan is in need of qualified, trained CNAs, but few people know the requirements of becoming a CNA in Michigan and where to go for training and certification. We have outlined five steps to becoming a Certified Nursing Aide in the State of Michigan as of 2017.

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  • Step 1: Your Path to Becoming a CNA in Michigan
  • Step 2: Take CNA Training
  • Step 3: Pass State Exam
  • Step 4: CNA Registry in Michigan
  • Step 5: Work as a Certified Nurse Aide in Michigan

Step 1: Your Path to Becoming a CNA in Michigan

The Bureau of Community and Health Systems regulates the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry for those seeking to provide nursing-related services to residents of care facilities. To become a CNA in Michigan, you need to complete the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP), successfully complete the CNA exam administered by Prometric, and register with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). A Certified Nurse Aide from another state is also required to take a state-approved CNA program in Michigan and pass the state exam before working as a CNA in Michigan.

What is a CNA?

A Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Michigan is someone who provides care for residents in long-term care facilities. These patients often have various special needs that require training and skills to assist them. They could have conditions that include dementia or other mental illnesses and physical limitations or disabilities. Residents of these facilities are of different ages and abilities, which is why certain education requirements and successful completion of state tests is required for CNA certification in Michigan.

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Step 2: Take CNA Training

The costs associated with CNA classes in Michigan are not set by the State, but the education received must meet certain standards and curriculum requirements as set forth by federal and state laws.

Best Local CNA Classes in Michigan

There are 207 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide Programs in Michigan. Find your local CNA program providers in the following table. The school data is updated on March 7, 2017.

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CityCNA Program ProviderAddressPhone
SouthfieldAbcott Institute16250 Northland Drive, Suite 205(248) 440-6020
WestlandAce Home Services Group4693 Middlebelt Road(734) 837-9784
DetroitAdvanced Care Training
website
18211 Plymouth Road(855) 238-7823
MonroeAdvanced Career Training2059 North Monroe Street(734) 652-7197
CadillacAgape Care Essential School
myagapeschool.com
2141 Plett Road, Suite B(231) 577-9885
Traverse CityAgape Health Care Schools
myagapeschool.com
10781 East Cherry Bend Road(231) 577-9885
DetroitAmerican Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Region
www.redcross.org
100 Mack Avenue(313) 833-4440
SouthfieldAress Academy
www.train2work.com
20755 Greenfield Road, Suite 502(248) 424-4848
TaylorAscend Career Development Center, Inc.24650 Eureka Road, Suite 104(734) 925-4140
CassopolisBack to Basics WellnessLifestyleTraining
website
812 East State Street(269) 484-4647
Auburn HillsBaker College
www.baker.edu
1500 University Drive(248) 340-0600
FremontBaker College
www.baker.edu
5479 West 72nd Street(231) 924-8827
OwossoBaker College
www.baker.edu
1020 South Washington Street(989) 729-3416
Harbor SpringsBay Bluff
www.baybluffs.org
750 East Main Street(231) 526-2161
EscanabaBay de Noc Community College
www.baycollege.edu
2001 North Lincoln Road(906) 786-5802
Bay CityBay Nurse Assistant Program
website
1111 North Sherman(989) 894-2151
Bay CityBay-Arenac ISD Career Center – Adult Education
www.baisd.net
4155 Monitor Road(989) 667-3275
Bay CityBay-Arenac Career Center – Vocational Education
www.baisd.net
4155 Monitor Road(989) 686-4770
Benton HarborBenton Harbor Area Schools870 Colfax(269) 927-0740
Rose CityBortz Health Care of Rose City517 West Page Street(989) 685-2442
ColdwaterBranch Area Careers Center
branch-isd.org
366 Morse Street(517) 279-5721
Battle CreekCalhoun County Medical Care Facility
www.ccmcf.com
1150 East Michigan Avenue(269) 962-5458
MasonCapital Area Career Center Vocational Education
cacc.inghamisd.orgcacc
611 North Hagadorn Road(517) 244-1303
HamtramckCareer Essentials Learning Center
celc-school.com
11816 Joseph Campau(313) 365-3700
RosevilleCareer Health Studies
website
24667 Gratiot(586) 773-5329
ChesterfieldCareer Health Studies Training
website
47031 Gratiot Avenue(586) 229-2484
LansingCareer Quest Learning Centers
www.careerquest.edu
3215 South Pennsylvania Avenue(517) 318-3330
Mount PleasantCareer Quest Learning Centers, Inc.
www.careerquest.edu
2116 Mission Street(517) 853-7213
Traverse CityTraverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center Adult Education
www.tbactc.org
880 Parsons Road(231) 922-6280
HollandCareerline Tech Center
www.oaisd.org
13663 Port Sheldon Road(877) 702-8601
FlintCharter Health Care Training Center1055 Charter Drive(810) 600-6000
Saint JosephCiena Healthcare - Royalton Manor
www.cienahealthcare.com
288 Peace Boulevard(269) 556-9050
ColomaColoma High School
chs.coloma.org
300 West Saint Joseph Street(269) 468-2400
KalamazooComstock Public School Adult Education
www.comstockps.org
3010 Gull Road(269) 250-8930
RoscommonCOOR ISD (Intermediate School District)
www.coorisd.net
11075 North Helen Road(989) 275-9580
HancockCopper Country ISD
www.copperisd.org
809 Hecla Street(906) 482-4250
Bloomfield HillsCovenant Academy
website
43996 Woodward Avenue, Suite 210(248) 593-6170
HerseyCreative Health Education1881 Cody Trail(231) 734-0321
DetroitCrockett Vocational and Technical Center
detroitk12.org
571 Mack Avenue(313) 494-1805
SaginawDavis Training Institute
website
5150 Hampton Place(989) 284-7935
Grosse IleDCTCGrosse Ile High School
www.gischools.org
7800 Grays Drive(734) 362-2808
University CenterDelta College
www.delta.edu
1961 Delta Road(989) 686-9000
ManistiqueDelta-Schoolcraft ISD Career Center100 North Cedar at Main Street(906) 341-4300
EscanabaDelta-Schoolcraft ISD Career Center2525 3rd Avenue South(906) 341-4300
KingsfordDickinson-Iron Tech Education300 North Boulevard(906) 779-2697
Madison HeightsDorsey Schools
www.dorsey.edu
31739 John R Road(248) 588-9660
RosevilleDorsey Schools
www.dorsey.edu
31542 Gratiot(586) 296-3225
SaginawDorsey Schools
www.dorsey.edu
4390 Bay Road(989) 249-1926
SouthgateDorsey Schools
www.dorsey.edu
15755 Northline Road(734) 285-5400
WayneDorsey Schools
www.dorsey.edu
35005 West Michigan Avenue(734) 595-1540
DetroitDorsey Schools - Dearborn Campus
www.dorsey.edu
18660 Ford Road(313) 982-3730
Farmington HillsDorsey Schools - Farmington Hills Campus
www.dorsey.edu
33533 West 12 Miles Road, Suite 152 & 290(248) 994-0133
PontiacDorsey Schools - Waterford Pontiac Campus
www.dorsey.edu
390 North Telegraph Road(248) 333-1814
L'AnseDr. Louis & Ann Guy Bayside Village
www.baysidevillage.org
832 Sicotte Street(906) 524-6531
LansingDRM International Learning Center
www.drmilc.com
3204 South Pennsylvania Avenue(517) 882-3544
NegauneeEastwood Nursing Center900 Maas Street(906) 475-7500
MidlandEducation and Training Connection
www.etc-1.com
884 East Isabella Road(989) 755-7347
SaginawEducation and Training Connection
www.etc-1.com
405 Hayes(989) 755-7347
BridgeportElite CNA Program, LLC
website
6628 Dixie Highway, Suite 2(989) 401-7268
AlleganEly Manor
peplinskigroup.com
1200 Ely Street(269) 673-1500
SouthfieldFirst Class Nursing Training Institute24450 Evergreen Road(248) 733-3936
GreenvilleFlat River Medical
www.flatrivermedical.com
202 South Lafayette Street(989) 287-0228
StugisFroh Community Home307 North Franks Avenue(269) 651-7841
LivoniaFuture Healthcare Careers28800 Seven Mile Road(248) 773-1491
DetroitGenanscot Services, LLC
genanscot.com
17800 East Warren Avenue(313) 647-9860
FlintGenesee Area Skill CenterG-5081 Torrey Road(810) 760-4462
FlintGenesee Health Careers
website
G3308 Miller Road(810) 407-8126
Grand RapidsGerald R. Ford Job Corps Center
geraldrford.jobcorps.gov
110 Hall Street SE(616) 243-6877
CentrevilleGlen Oaks Community College
www.glenoaks.edu
62249 Shimmel Road(269) 467-9945
HoughtonGogebic Community College
www.gogebic.edu
47420 Highway M-26, Suite 107(906) 932-4059
IronwoodGogebic Community College
www.gogebic.edu
E4946 Jackson Road(906) 932-4231
WakefieldGogebic County Nurse Aide Training402 North Street(906) 224-9811
GrandvilleGoodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids
www.goodwillgr.org
3035 Prairie Street SW(616) 532-4200
Grand RapidsGrand Rapids Community College - Holland Homes
grcc.edu
143 Bostwick Avenue(616) 234-4599
Traverse CityGrand Traverse Pavilions
www.gtpavilions.org
1000 Pavilions Circle(231) 932-3000
East JordanGrandvue Medical Care Facility
grandvue.org
1728 South Peninsula Road(231) 536-2286
GraylingGrayling Nursing & Rehab Community
website
331 Meadows Drive(989) 348-2801
CasevilleGreat Lake Medical Training 7075 Main Street(989) 545-9395
DetroitGreater Horizon Training Institute
website
615 Griswold, Suite 1520(313) 871-2600
WyomingHans-Medical Institute3203 Eastern Avenue SE(616) 204-4651
Saint JohnsHazel Findlay Country Manor
www.hazelfindlay.com
1101 South Scott Road(989) 224-8936
Oak ParkHazy Institute of Learning
www.hazyinstitute.com
21700 Greenfield Road, Suite 264(248) 850-7110
AlpenaHealing Hands Training - Alpena Community College
discover.alpenacc.edu
-(989) 657-6314
Grand RapidsHealth Care Associates
healthcareassociates.net
3101 Prairie Street SW(616) 531-9973
Allen ParkHealth Care Solutions and Career Group
website
8040 Allen Road(248) 595-4195
DetroitHealth Care Solutions and Career Group
website
15800 West McNichols, Suite 233(313) 270-4550
Allen ParkHealth Career Solutions, PLLC
cnaclassrnhome.net
4611 Allen Road(313) 551-5815
Grand RapidsHealth Science Academy435 Ionia Street SW(616) 364-8421
MuskegonHealthy Focus, LLC845 Oak Ridge Road(810) 856-6277
YpsilantiHeart to Heart Healthcare Training
h2hhealth.com
317 Ecorse Road, Suite 5(734) 890-9574
IoniaHeartlands Institute of Technology
www.ioniaschools.org
250 East Tuttle Road(616) 527-6540
NewberryHelen Newberry Joy Hospital - LTCU
www.hnjh.org
501 West Harrie Street(906) 293-9229
DearbornHenry Ford Community College
www.hfcc.edu
3601 Schaefer Road(313) 845-9661
HillsdaleHillsdale County Medical Care Facility
website
140 West Mechanic Street(517) 439-9341
HillsdaleHillsdale County ISD
www.hillsdale-isd.org
310 West Bacon Street(517) 437-0990
HowellHowell High School (not open to public)1200 West Grand River(517) 540-8300
Bad AxeHuron ISD - Huron Area Technical Center
www.hisd.k12.mi.us
1160 South Van Dyke(989) 269-9284
Traverse CityIntegrity Health Training School2062 North US31 South, Suite A(231) 946-3000
Tawas CityIosco Intermediate School District
www.ioscoresa.net
27 North Rempert Road(989) 362-3006
Crystal FallsIron County Medical Care Facility
www.ironcountymcf.com
1523 US-2(906) 875-6671
EastpointeIrving’s Professional17036 East 9 Mile Road(586) 777-8500
JacksonJackson Area Career Center Adult Education
www.jcisd.org
6800 Browns Lake Road(517) 787-2700
JacksonJackson Area Career Center Vocational Edication
www.jcisd.org
6800 Browns Lake Road(517) 768-5200
KalkaskaKalkaska Memorial Health Center
website
419 South Coral Street(231) 258-7616
Battle CreekKellogg Community College
www.kellogg.edu
450 North Avenue(269) 965-3931
ColdwaterKellogg Community College
www.kellogg.edu
125 Seeley Street(517) 278-3300
AlbionKellogg Community College - East
www.kellogg.edu
14055 26 Mile Road(517) 630-8169
Grand RapidsKent Career Tech Center
www.thetechcenter.org
1655 East Beltline Road NE(616) 364-8421
RoscommonKirtland Community College
www.kirtland.edu
10775 North St Helen Street(989) 275-5000
Benton HarborLake Michigan College
website
2755 East Napier Avenue(269) 926-4296
L'AnseL'Anse Area Schools
www.lanseschools.org
201 North 4th Street(906) 524-6121
LansingLansing Community College
www.lcc.edu
HHPS 3400(517) 483-1568
LapeerLapeer County Medical Care Facility
www.lcmcf.org
1455 Suncrest Drive(810) 664-8571
AtticaLapeer County Education and Technology Center
www.lcisd.k12.mi.us
690 North Lake Pleasant Road(810) 664-1124
SaginawLatoya’s Health Education1000 Brockway(989) 797-4602
AdrianLenawee Medical Care Facility
website
200 Sand Creek Highway(517) 263-6794
AdrianLenawee ISD Vocational Technical
www.lisdtechcenter.com
1372 North Main Street(517) 263-2108
Saint IgnaceMackinac Straits Long Term Care
mackinacstraitshealth.org
1140 North State Street(906) 643-0427
WarrenMacomb Community College
www.macomb.edu
14500 East 12 Mile Road(586) 445-7252
ManistiqueManistique School District
website
100 North Cedar Street(906) 341-4300
FrankfortMaples Nurse Aide Training Program210 Maple Street(231) 352-9674
BellaireMeadow Brook Medical Care Facility
website
4543 South M-88 Highway(231) 533-8661
Big RapidsMecosta-Osceola Career Center
www.moisd.org
15830 190th Avenue(231) 796-5805
SouthfieldMed Training Center LLC1
website
27215 Southfield Road(248) 223-9870
HillmanMedilodge of Hillman631 Caring Street(989) 742-4581
Fort GratiotMedilodge of Port Huron5635 Lakeshore Road(810) 385-7447
MenomineeMenominee High School2101 18th Street(906) 863-7814
New BostonMI Academy of Emergency Services & Allied Health
www.maesah.com
17612 Commerce Road, Suite 100(734) 753-9991
Benton HarborMI Career & Technical Institute Benton Harbor Location499 West Main Street(269) 664-9255
YpsilantiMI Health Careers1145 Ecorse Road(313) 461-6668
SouthfieldMI Health Institute LLC15565 Northland, Suite 201E(248) 327-6421
PlainwellMichigan Career and Technical Institute11611 West Pine Lake Road(269) 664-9200
Grand RapidsMichigan Career and Technical Institute - CO Michigan Works215 Straight Avenue NW(269) 664-92554
MuskegonMichigan Career and Technical Institute - CO Orchard View Adult Education2900 Apple Avenue(269) 664-5850
HarrisonMid-Michigan Community College
www.midmich.edu
1375 South Clare Avenue(989) 386-6622
MonroeMonroe County Community College
www.monroeccc.edu
1555 South Raisinville Road(734) 242-7300
MonroeMonroe County ISD
www.monroeisd.us
1101 South Raisinville Road(734) 242-5799
MonroeMonroe Public Schools901 Herr Road(734) 265-3400
SidneyMontcalm Area Career Center
www.maisd.org
1550 West Sidney Road(989) 352-7221
SidneyMontcalm Community College
www.montcalm.edu
2800 College Drive(989) 328-1240
FlintMott Community College
www.mcc.eduindex.shtml
711 North Saginaw Street(810) 232-2939
FlintMott Community College
www.mcc.eduindex.shtml
1401 East Court Street(810) 762-0317
LapeerMott Community College
www.mcc.eduindex.shtml
550 Lake Drive, Suite A(810) 667-6546
HowellMott Community College - Livingston Center
www.mcc.eduindex.shtml
1240 Packard Drive(517) 552-2163
Mount PleasantMount Pleasant Area VocationalTech
www.mpatc.com
1155 South Elizabeth Street(989) 775-2210
AlmaMount Pleasant Area VocationalTech
www.mpatc.com
1500 North Pine Avenue(989) 463-3111
HollandM-TEC
www.oaisd.orgmtec
121 Clover Street(616) 834-3526
Spring LakeM-TEC at Comfort Keepers18000 Cove Street(313) 300-0028
HollandM-TEC6364 136th PVT(616) 738-8935
Road MuskegonMuskegon Community College
www.muskegoncc.edu
221 South Quarterline Road(231) 777-0254
FremontNewaygo County Career-Tech Vocational Education Center
www.ncresa.org
4645 West 48th Street(231) 924-0380
MarquetteNorlite Nursing Center
norlitenursingcenter.com
701 Homestead Street(906) 228-9252
PetoskeyNorth Central Michigan College
www.ncmich.edu
1515 Howard Street(231) 348-6600
Traverse CityNorthern Michigan Health Training
www.nmhts.com
1396 Douglass Drive(231) 941-1000
Traverse CityNorthwestern Michigan College
www.nmc.eduindex.html
1701 East Front Street(231) 995-2004
PetoskeyThe Villa at the Bay
villaatthebayhc.com
1500 Spring Street(231) 347-5500
WixomOakland Technical Center SW Campus1000 Beck Road(248) 960-5600
RochesterOakland University School of Nursing
oakland.edunursing
426 O’Dowd Hall(248) 370-4510
HartOceana County Medical Care Facility
oceanamcf.org
701 East Main Street(231) 873-6066
DetroitOdyssey Educational Center
website
18455 James Couzens Highway(313) 341-7512
West BranchOgemaw Heights High School
website
960 M-33(989) 343-2020
Garden CityPhlebotomy Career Training
website
28050 Ford Road, Suite C(734) 762-3220
JacksonPremier Medical Academy744 West Michigan Avenue, 1st floor(517) 796-9456
AlmaPrestige Training Center
prestigetraining.net
414 Prospect Avenue(989) 763-0127
Oak ParkQuality Healthcare Training LLC25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 138(248) 277-8731
DearbornQuest Institute6 Parklane Boulevard, Suite 503(313) 299-9200
MidlandRoss Education, LLC
www.rosseducation.edu
2600 North Saginaw Road(989) 633-3068
Grand RapidsRoss Medical Education Center
www.rosseducation.edu
1624 Woodworth NE(616) 856-6277
StephensonRoubal Care and Rehab Center
roubalcare.com
306 Maple Street(906) 753-4981
SalineSouth & West Washtenaw Voc Consortium
www.salineschools.org
1300 Campus Parkway(734) 429-8060
SaginawSaginaw Career Complex
www.spsd.net
2102 Weiss Street(989) 399-6150
PeckSanilac Career Center - Adult Education175 East Aitken Road(810) 648-4700
Sault Sainte MarieSault Area High School & Career Center Adult Education
sault.eup.k12.mi.us
904 Marquette Avenue(906) 635-6605
Sault Sainte MarieSault Area High School & Career Center Voc Education
sault.eup.k12.mi.us
904 Marquette Avenue(906) 635-6605
HubbardstonSchafer’s Lodge7222 Beahan Road(616) 755-8505
LivoniaSchoolcraft College
www.schoolcraft.edu
18600 Haggerty Road(734) 462-4400
DowagiacSouthwestern Michigan College
www.swmich.edu
58900 Cherry Grove Road(269) 782-1237
MarysvilleSt. Clair County Career Tech Education Center
www.sccresa.org
499 Range Road(810) 364-8990
Port HuronSt. Clair County Community College
sc4.edu
323 Erie Street(810) 989-5675
Grand RapidsStepping Stone Education
www.steppingstoneedu.org
2012 28th Street SE, Suite B&C(231) 722-7111
MuskegonStepping Stone Education
www.steppingstoneedu.org
955 West Norton Avenue, Suite A(231) 722-7111
MarquetteSuperior Pro Training
website
5099 US41 & M28(906) 273-2225
Sault Sainte MarieTendercare
website
1011 Meridian Street(906) 635-1518
AlpenaTendercare
www.tendercarealpena.com
301 Long Rapids Road(989) 356-2194
GaylordTendercare
www.tendercarealpena.com
508 Random Lane(989) 732-3508
MunisingTendercare
website
300 West City Park Drive(906) 387-2273
Rogers CityTendercare
website
555 North Bradley Highway(989) 734-2151
Suttons BayTendercare
website
124 West 4th Street(231) 271-1200
CheboyganTendercare
website
824 South Huron Street(231) 627-4347
Tawas CityTendercare
website
400 West North Street(989) 362-8645
KalamazooThe Groves at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
www.kvcc.edu
7107 Elm Valley Drive(269) 353-1253
TroyTroy Continuing Education
www.troyceonline.com
201 West Square Lake Road(248) 823-5100
CaroTuscola Intermediate School District
www.tuscolaisd.org
1385 Cleaver Road(989) 673-5300
CaroTuscola Technology Center
www.tuscolaisd.org
1401 Cleaver Road(989) 673-5300
Bay CityValley Training Center
valleytrainingcenter.com
1806 South Euclid Avenue(989) 667-8802
Mount PleasantValley Training Center
valleytrainingcenter.com
2284 Enterprise Drive(989) 317-8350
LawrenceVan Buren ISD - Adult Education
www.vbisd.orgvbisd
701 South Paw Paw Street(269) 674-8001
LawrenceVan Buren ISD - Vocational Education
www.vbisd.orgvbisd
490 South Paw Paw Street(269) 674-8001
CadillacW.M.A. Career Technical Center400 Hobart Street(231) 876-6090
Grand RapidsWalker Medical Instructional Services
www.walkermedical.net
1035 4 Mile Road NW(616) 784-3001
BellevilleWarren Health Academy
www.warrenhealth.org
795 Sumpter Road(734) 391-7610
WaterfordWarren Health Academy
www.warrenhealth.org
3691 Sashabaw Road(248) 461-6620
Ann ArborWashtenaw Community College
www.wccnet.edu
4800 East Huron River Drive(734) 973-3474
DetroitWayne County Community College
www.wcccd.edu
8200 West Outer Drive(313) 943-4493
DetroitWayne State University - Ecorse High School
wayne.edu
27225 West Outer Drive(313) 577-8605
ScottvilleWest Shore Community College
www.westshore.edu
3000 North Stiles Road(231) 845-6211
WestlandWilliam D. Ford Carer Technical Center
wwcsd.net
36455 Marquette Street(734) 419-2100

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Training Length

A Michigan-specific Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) must be completed before sitting for the required CNA state exam. Different schools could have different requirements for how long the CNA training courses take to complete, but all must meet the requirements of no less than 75 hours of training with at least 16 hours of which is classroom instruction in the core curriculum and an additional 16 hours of skills training.

What to Learn

Nurse Aide Training Programs must clarify what is expected of the trainee. Adaptation of the content is necessary for adequate skills training for each industry’s population. The trainee should be familiarized with the range of mental states and abilities of their potential charges. Competency in the core CNA skills such as basic nursing, personal care and resident’s rights must be shown.

Continuing Education Training

Once the requirements have been met and the test completed, the individual is required to be employed as a CNA in Michigan for no less than eight hours in the previous two years to renew their CNA certification.

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Step 3: Pass State Exam

The State of Michigan contracts with Prometric, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Educational Testing Service, to administer the CNA exam. There will be a Knowledge Test that consists of the information learned in the Certified Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program, and a Clinical Skills test that covers the 22 skills necessary to adequately perform the job of a CNA.

Exam Fee

There is a one-time registration fee for taking the exams, and each individual portion of the exam has a set fee. If an exam must be retaken, the fee only for that portion of the exam must be paid again. Testing is done at various locations throughout Michigan.

The test fees as of 2017 are as follows:

  • One time registration: $10
  • Knowledge test: $35
  • Clinical skills test: $80

Take a CNA Practical Test

You can take a CNA practice test online before actually sitting for the CNA state test. A practice test will not have the actual CNA test questions or give you the opportunity to show your skills to the exam administrator, but it should provide an example of the requirements expected during the actual CNA exam. The online exam is also designed to provide feedback to you so you know where your knowledge is incomplete and where to concentrate more of your studying.

Reimbursement

Certified Nurse Aides in Michigan can be reimbursed for their costs associated with participation in the NATCEP if they successfully complete the program and pass the CNA exams and secure a position in a Medicaid-certified facility within twelve months of completing the program and testing.

Nursing facilities in the state are obligated to reimburse employees for successful completion of the NATCEP. The CNAs must complete form MSA-1326 and submit it to their employer within six months of their hire date to be reimbursed. However, the CNA must remain employed by the reimbursing employer for no less than six months.

Hospitals, hospice providers and home- and community-based service providers are not obligated to reimburse CNAs for their costs associated with the program.

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Step 4: CNA Registry in Michigan

Once you have completed the education and testing requirements to be certified, you must be added to the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry. This shows that you are permitted to work as a CNA for 2 years before recertification in the state of Michigan.

How to Renew CNA Certificate?

CNA certification in Michigan is not automatically renewed. A notice will be sent by Prometric approximately 45-days prior to the expiration date on your CNA certificate. It is your responsibility to submit the CNA renewal form, proof of employment for at least 8 hours as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the prior 24 months, and the renewal fee of $20 before your certificate expires. No extensions are permitted. If you let your certificate lapse, you must retake both the competency and skills portions of the exam.

State-to-State Transfers

There is no automatic transfer of CNA certification from any other state to the State of Michigan. Anyone wishing to perform CNA services in Michigan must complete an approved training course, pass the approved tests, and maintain their certificate eligibility. Since other states have their own requirements for working as a CNA, moving to another state with a State of Michigan CNA certification is not a guarantee of employability as a CNA in that state.

Verify current CNA certification via here

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Step 5: Work as a Certified Nurse Aide in Michigan

CNA jobs in Michigan are increasing in 2017. CNAs in Michigan work in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, continuing care communities, assisted living facilities and home health care agencies. More than one-third of Michigan’s CNAs work in nursing care facilities. Michigan’s annual median wage for Certified Nursing Aides is $28,520, which is higher than the median wage for CNAs in 2016 throughout the United States. | See Job Openings

Different Working Environments

Not every environment is appropriate for every person, but a new CNA may need to take whatever position is available to them in order to gain experience and on-the-job training. Then the Certified Nurse Aide can choose which types of environment he or she wants to work in.

Skilled Nursing Facilities and Hospitals

Skilled nursing facilities and hospitals can be very stressful due to the need to care for multiple clients at once. However, some CNAs thrive in this type of environment. These facilities typically offer higher pay, full-time hours and benefits, and there are often opportunities for advancement. Because it is a facility that has a continuous stream of clients, positions in these types of facilities have a higher job security rate. | See Job Openings

Home Health Agencies

Working with a home health agency is often an ideal position for a CNA in Michigan. The focus is on one client at a time instead of multiple, and the work is done in the client’s home. A Certified Nursing Assistant with a home health agency is expected to travel, sometimes to multiple locations in the same day, depending on the needs of the client. This position also has less job security, considering most of the care is given to elderly clients who intermittently may need care at a short-term facility or eventually need to be placed permanently in a long-term care facility. | See Job Openings

Since CNA positions in home health agencies are sometimes difficult to obtain, applying immediately after training is ideal. Experience can be gained by taking a position in a hospital or skilled nursing facility until an agency finds a client for you.

Nursing Homes

Nursing homes in Michigan are restricted from employing anyone full-time in a nurse aide position for more than four months without the qualification of the individual completing the Michigan-specific training. | See Job Openings

CNA Salaries in Michigan

MI CNA SalariesEmpl.Hourly mean wageAnnual mean wageWage percent relative std. errorHourly 10th % wageHourly median wageHourly 90th % wageAnnual 10th % wageAnnual median wageAnnual 90th % wage
National144315013.29276500.29.6412.7818.22200402659037900
Michigan4857013.82287500.710.3813.7117.96215902852037350
Ann Arbor, MI-15.04312902.712.1114.6918.78251903054039070
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area319013.87288601.410.6813.7517.80222202860037030
Battle Creek, MI89014.02291504.09.9913.7418.79207702857039070
Bay City, MI81012.89268102.39.7912.9416.33203702691033960
Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division1005013.72285401.210.1313.6917.84210802848037110
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI2147013.95290101.310.2713.8718.16213602885037760
Flint, MI175013.00270303.79.8012.8317.18203802670035730
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI597013.64283701.010.6313.5717.33221102823036050
Jackson, MI61013.89288903.610.0613.9418.04209202899037530
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI126013.66284102.010.7413.6017.23223402828035850
Lansing-East Lansing, MI171014.52302102.111.2714.2818.51234402971038490
Midland, MI8013.48280304.49.8013.1618.17203802738037780
Monroe, MI53011.95248606.69.9611.5215.19207202395031590
Muskegon, MI120012.97269701.710.6113.1514.79220802735030770
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI75013.64283805.19.6113.6118.07199902832037590
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area125013.41278902.310.2713.2317.61213602752036630
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area151014.28297101.911.2714.1118.12234502934037690
Saginaw, MI129012.55261002.210.0312.3315.30208502565031820
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area146013.65283801.910.7013.6317.18222502834035730
Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division1142014.15294302.110.4014.0518.36216402922038190

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Career Advancement

Those choosing to perform their CNA duties in a long term care facility or hospital could have opportunities for advancement within the field in Michigan. This would require further training and testing to ensure that proper care of the residents continues as additional responsibilities are added. Some Certified Nurse Aides take nursing degree programs to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Registered Nurses (RNs) to advance their nursing careers and earn more in the healthcare industry. | See Job Openings

Conclusion

Work as a Certified Nursing Aide can be rewarding. The requirements as set forth by the State of Michigan and the federal government insure that every CNA working with residents either in a facility or in their homes receive the utmost quality care possible, which is determined by the knowledge and skills acquired by the CNA through adequate and approved training and testing. The State regulates and monitors the training and testing requirements for the protection of both the CNA and the client being served.

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