The Patient Care Academy is a full-time, intensive career training program that combines the education and job skills required for patient care in both acute and long-term care facilities. The program includes training for Certified Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Ward Clerk, and Venipuncture.

The course also includes a health care core skills training in medical terminology, anatomy, health careers exploration, workplace behavior, communications in the workplace, sensitivity and awareness, diversity, ethics, legal issues in health care, CPR/AED, and employability skills.

Graduates of the Patient Care Academy are prepared for employment in long-term care, assisted living, rehabilitation, hospice, physician's offices, and hospitals. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the state of Michigan examination for Certified Nurse Assistant.