With this course students will be prepared to take the state of Michigan Certified Nurse Aide examination, which leads to a license required by most employers. Students will learn basic direct patient care skills and apply those in the laboratory and clinical settings. Certified Nurse Aides are always in demand with great job stability. According to the U.S. Labor Bureau, jobs for Certified Nurse Aides will grow 21 percent through 2022.
To be successful in the course and the state certification exam, students should be able to read in English at the 5th/6th grade level.