Certified Nurse Assistants and Patient Care Assistants are in extremely high demand; so much so that “patient care” was the second skill in greatest demand* by Kalamazoo County employers between the dates of May 1 – June 30, 2015 and is still in the top 5 today. Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Patient Care Academy prepares individuals for these in demand healthcare positions.
Students who successfully complete the academy are eligible to take the State of Michigan examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). CNAs are qualified for multiple job opportunities with good starting salaries. CNAs are employed by nursing homes, home healthcare agencies, hospitals, retirement communities, hospice and private homes.
Quick Facts
Type
Sub-Associate Certificate or Credential Program
Length
7 Weeks
Format
In-person
Location
Located outside of the city of Kalamazoo
Career Field(s)
Next Start Date
Next deadline
This program is offered through a partnership of the following organizations. You can learn more about each provider by clicking on their image/logo.
Am I Eligible For This Program
Eligibility Requirements
other
To be eligible for admission to the academy, candidates must demonstrate they have the prerequisite traits needed for success in the program and for employability: ability to work with people desire to work in a healthcare environment ability to follow instruction desire to assist individuals to ensure quality living have stamina, good physical condition, good health, and personal hygiene self-motivated/directed ability to meet physical and immunization requirements ability to meet criminal background requirements ability to pass a drug screen
What documents will I need?
How Much Will I Earn Or Spend
This program pays its participants
This program is free of cost
Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees (Without Financial Aid)
$1,200.00
Cost of Books and Supplies (Without Financial Aid)
$0.00
Financial Aid
Qualification for Financial Aid
Application
Where Is This Program Located
Located outside of the city of Kalamazoo
Address
7107 Elm Valley Drive
4070 Elm Valley Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
What Other Resources Does This Program Offer
None
What Could This Training Lead To?
Degrees or other credentials
Patient Care Technician Certificate of Completion
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Job Titles
Certified Nurse Assistant
CNA
Patient Care Technician
Patient Care Advocate
When And How Can I Start?
Admissions
See program website
Contact
Katelyn Vinson
Program Coordinator
kvinson@kvcc.edu