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 The M-TEC at Kalamazoo Valley Community College developed the Patient Care Academy to provide a fast track training program to high-demand, entry-level nursing assistant 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 in areas such as:

• Long-Term Care
• Assisted Living
• Hospice
• Dementia Care
• Home Care
• Acute Care

As America’s aging population grows, so does the need for qualified and caring staff to work in the above mentioned healthcare arenas. These jobs offer not only competitive wages, but also the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. 

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

Training includes classroom instruction, hands-on practice in a lab, and clinical experience in a variety of settings.

The cost of this program is $1,995. Fees include:

• Uniforms
• Books
• CPR/AED Training and Certification
• First Aid Training and Certification
• Stethoscope
• Gait Belt
• Laboratory Supplies and Equipment

Applications are now being accepted.