Orientation is held on the first day of class. For your convenience, frequently asked questions are listed below:

1) How much is the class? Additional costs?
Tuition $ 1, 995 (Due one week before the start of the Program)
Registration fee includes textbooks, uniform, gait belt, stethoscope, CPR/AED training and certification, First Aid training and certification, lab supplies and equipment.

2) Is financial assistance available for this class?
We do have a few other options that you may find helpful:

• Michigan Works!: Contact the Michigan Works office in your area or online at www.michiganworks.org.
• Kalamazoo Promise: This is only available to recent graduates who qualify for Kalamazoo Promise funds.

3) What do I need to bring to class on the first day?
Pen and pencil, a notebook, high-lighter.

4) What should I wear to class?
Comfortable street clothes.

5) What should I wear to clinic?
Uniform/scrubs, provided by M-TEC; White shoes; Watch with second display or second hand; Name tag, provided by M-TEC.

NOTE: Students must have a physical exam and all required medical documentation prior to the start of the Academy. A standard physical form will be provided upon acceptance into the program. Under no circumstances will a student be allowed into clinics without a physical or with incomplete medical documentation. No exceptions will be made.

6) Will I receive a C.N.A. certification when I finish the academy?
Upon successfully completing lecture, lab and clinics for the C.N.A. portion of the program, you will be given a document stating you have passed a state approved CNA class. You and your instructor will complete the necessary paperwork for you to take the State CNA exam.

The fee for the State CNA exam is $176.50.

7) If I do not work, how long do I have to take the state exam?
If unemployed, you have 12 months from the completion of the class. If employed as a Nursing Assistant during the 12 months following your training, you have 4 months to be state tested and become certified.

8) Will the training transfer to another state? (If you are from another state or plan to move to another state)
Every state handles transfers differently. For more information, log on to http://www.answers.com/topic/certified-nursing-assistant.