CNA Training Programs in Michigan
Becoming a CNA in Michigan and getting listed on the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry requires completion of a state approved nurse aide training program and successfully passing a competency exam. The competency exam, administered by Prometric, measures nurse aide related knowledge topics and nurse aide skill sets.* The programs for CNA training in Michigan that have been approved by the state can be accessed below.
CNA Training in Michigan
According to the Michigan Department of Community Health, Bureau of Health Professions, there are over two hundred CNA Training programs in Michigan. The programs are a bit difficult to find when navigating through the Michigan.gov websites, so a link to a searchable database is posted below. The programs are most often offered through high schools, community colleges, nursing homes, some Red Cross locations and related agencies. Approved CNA training programs in Michigan, as required by federal law, must be at least 75 clock hours in length. Some nurse aide training in Michigan may include additional hours, but never less than the 75 hour requirement.
Course curriculum will often cover medical terminology, CPR (receive CPR certification), infection control, basic nursing skills, patient bathing, patient dressing, patient toileting, care of cognitively impaired residents/patients, maintenance of range of motion, bowel and bladder training and nurse aide related skills that are required under the Federal Rules and Regulations for Nurse Aides.
Free CNA Training in Michigan
According to the Federal Rules and Regulations for Nurse Aides, any nurse aide who is employed or has received an offer for employment by the date they enroll in a CNA training in Michigan is eligible for reimbursement for the costs of the program, including textbooks and course material, as well as for the competency exam from the state of Michigan. Someone who is not employed, but becomes employed by a facility within 12 months of completing the competency exam is also eligible for reimbursement. Check out the Michigan Department of Community Health – Nurse Aide website or the Federal Rules and Regulations for Nurse Aides to learn more about reimbursements for CNA training and testing.
Working as a CNA in Michigan
Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) in Michigan work under the direct supervision of a licensed health care professional such as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, physical, speech, or occupational therapist, physical or occupational therapy assistant, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed or certified social worker. Most often it is a Registered nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse that a Nurse Aide will find as their supervisor. The work is demanding and can be the right fit for some. The position is often a stepping stone for those with plans to become a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse in Michigan.
According to the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth, the median annual salary for CNAs in Michigan is $25,600 and the median hourly wage is $12.30. Both are higher than the national average. Job growth for the profession is projected at 14% through 2016, which is a bit slower than the national average but indicates opportunity for those starting to look for training and future employment in this field. The short duration of the CNA training program is an additional benefit and allows CNAs to enter the workforce much quicker than some related health care professions.
(Sources: *The Michigan Department of Community Health, Bureau of Health Professions, Federal Rules and Regulations for Nurse Aides, Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth)
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Nurse Aide Training in Michigan
Approved CNA Training Programs in MI
Programs Offered: Certified Nurse Aide
List of certified nurse aide programs provided courtesy of the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth – Career Education Consumer Report website: Click Here.