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As America’s aging population grows, so does the need for qualified and caring staff to work in facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living residences, adult care facilities, retirement communities, and in-home care. These jobs offer not only competitive wages, but also the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. 

 The M-TEC at Kalamazoo Valley Community College developed the Patient Care Academy to provide a fast track to high-demand, entry-level jobs in health care.  The Academy requires a full-time commitment for 10 weeks. The Patient Care Academy is designed to prepare students for a wide range of health careers. 

Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take the state of Michigan examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Graduates of the Patient Care Academy will be prepared for immediate employment in long-term care facilities, rehabilitation offices, hospice, physicians' offices, and hospitals. Training includes classroom instruction, hands-on practice in a lab, and clinical experience in both a long-term care facility and a hospital setting.

The cost of this intensive, non-credit training program is $1,995 .  The registration fee includes all laboratory materials, supplies, uniforms, training manuals, books, and equipment.