Nursing Assistant Skills Training (CCNAST)

Certificate of Completion

This state-certified 4- to 5-week certificate program prepares students to work as a nursing assistant in a variety of health care settings, such as nursing homes, hospitals, and home care. Training takes place the classroom, lab, and clinical settings within the community. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for and take the Michigan Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) exam.

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2024-2025 Academic Requirements

This state certified four-five week program prepares students to work as a nursing assistant in a variety of health care settings such as nursing homes, hospitals and home care. Training takes place in the classroom, lab and clinical settings within the community. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for and take the Michigan Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) exam.

Program admission requires a minimum age of 17 and Academic Reading and Writing Level 3. Students need to bring a paper photocopy of their driver's license or Michigan State ID to the mandatory orientation for the criminal background clearance check.

Division
Health Sciences
Department
Health Science
Advisors
Rene Stark
Michael Brown
Whitney Lee
Brittany Tripp
Major/Area Requirements
Class Title Minimum Credits
HSC 100   Basic Nursing Assistant Skills 4
Total 4

Total Credits Required
4