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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.
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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.
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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
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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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