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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

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How to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant

​Here are the steps you’ll need to take to become a CNA:

A certified nursing assistant provides hands-on care and personal support to individuals in clinical and home settings. Working in this role can be personally satisfying for those who want to serve others.

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Course:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training program is a course which requires 75 hours of State mandated training.
 

CREDIT HOURS: 75 hours

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In 5 EASY STEPS, you can change your life:

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Have or obtain a high school diploma or GED

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A high school education is the minimum requirement to enroll in a professional CNA training program.

02

Complete a state-approved CNA training program

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Complete Odyssey Educational Center's Nursing Assistant course. Registered with Michigan state’s board of nursing or department of health.

03

Pass your state’s approved CNA competency exam

State-required CNA competency exams are administered by third-party

providers. Passing the exam places your name on your state’s registry of CNA, licensed nursing assistants, nurses’ aides, or other title that your state uses for this position

04

Find a job

Certified CNA's are in demand. Consider your career goals, professional

preferences, and lifestyle when determining where to start your job search. You’ll likely be able to choose between full-time and part-time options in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

05

Maintain your CNA certification

The requirements necessary to maintain your CNA certification vary by state.

You may have to prove you worked a specific number of hours as a CNA in the two years preceding your renewal date. Some states also have continuing education requirements.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Class 1 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Date:  September 11, 2023 - September 29, 2023

Theory:  September 11, 2023 - September 22, 2023

Clinical:  September 25, 2023 - September 29, 2023

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Class 2 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Dates:  October 2, 2023 - October 20, 2023

Theory:  October 2, 2023 - October 13, 2023

Clinical:  October 16, 2023 - October 20, 2023

 

Class 3 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Dates:  October 23, 2023 - November 10, 2023

Theory:  October 23, 2023 - November 3, 2023

Clinical:  November 3, 2023 - November 10, 2023

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Class 4 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Date:   November 13, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Theory:  November 13, 2023 - November 24, 2023

Clinical:  November 27, 2023 - December 1, 2023

(No Class November 23- November 24, 2023 for the Thanksgiving holiday.)

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Class 5 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Date:   December 4, 2023 - December 22, 2023 

Theory:  December 4, 2023 - December 15, 2023

Clinical:  December 18, 2023 - December 22, 2023 

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Class 6 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Date:  January 8, 2024 - January 26, 2024

Theory:  January 15, 2024 - January 19, 2024

Clinical:  January 22, 2024 - January 26, 2024

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Class 7 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Date:  January 29, 2024 - February 16, 2024

Theory:  February 5, 2024 - February 9, 2024

Clinical:  February 12, 2024 - February 16, 2024

 

Class 8 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Date:   February 19, 2024 - March 8, 2024

Theory:  February 19, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Clinical:  March 4, 2023 - March 8, 2024

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Class 9 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Date:  March 11, 2024 - March 29, 2024.

Theory:  March 11, 2024 - March 22, 2024

Clinical:  March 25, 2024 - March 29, 2024 

 

Class 10 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Date:  April 1, 2024 - April 19, 2024

Theory: April 1, 2024 - April 12, 2024 

Clinical:  April 15, 2024 - April 19, 2024

 

Class 11 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Date: April 22, 2024 - May 10, 2024 

Theory: April 22, 2024 - May 3, 2024 

Clinical: May 6, 2024 - May 10, 2024 

 

Class 12 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Date:  May 13, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Theory: May 13, 2024 - May 24, 2024 

Clinical: May 27, 2024 - May 31, 2024

 

Class 13 - (Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Date:  June 3, 2024 - June 21, 2024

Theory: June 3, 2024 - June 14, 2024 

Clinical: June 17, 2024 - June 21, 2024

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