Provided by
Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC)
Certified Nurse Assistants and Patient Care Assistants are in extremely high demand; so much so that “patient care” was the second skill in greatest demand* by Kalamazoo County employers between the dates of May 1 – June 30, 2015 and is still in the top 5 today. Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Patient Care Academy prepares individuals for these in demand healthcare positions.
Students who successfully complete the academy are eligible to take the State of Michigan examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). CNAs are qualified for multiple job opportunities with good starting salaries. CNAs are employed by nursing homes, home healthcare agencies, hospitals, retirement communities, hospice and private homes.
This program is offered through a partnership of the following organizations:
Quick Facts
Type
Sub-Associate Certificate or Credential Program
Length
7 Weeks
Format
In-Person
Location
Texas Charter Township
Career Field(s)
Next Start Date
05/12/2026
Next deadline
02/27/2023
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Am I Eligible For This Program
Who might this program serve uniquely well?
Promise Scholars
Eligibility Requirements
Criminal Convictions as an adult
To be eligible for admission to the academy, candidates must demonstrate they have the prerequisite traits needed for success in the program and for employability: ability to work with people desire to work in a healthcare environment ability to follow instruction desire to assist individuals to ensure quality living have stamina, good physical condition, good health, and personal hygiene self-motivated/directed ability to meet physical and immunization requirements ability to meet criminal background requirements ability to pass a drug screen
Participant must not have any past felony convictions.
Acceptable Forms of Verification: A background check will be done by KVCC
Drug Test
One drug test is administered as part of program enrollment.
Acceptable Forms of Verification: A drug test will be provided by KVCC
Prerequisite Coursework, Certification, or Experience
Participants must have familiarity with some concepts or skills.
Health
Participant must present vaccination history and may be required to complete certain vaccine series.
Acceptable Forms of Verification: TB test, COVID-19 Vaccine, Flu Shot
Health
Participant must obtain a physical before participation in the program.
Acceptable Forms of Verification: A document will be provided for you to complete but applicants need to have good physical condition, good health, and personal hygiene,
What documents will I need?
A background check will be done by KVCC
A drug test will be provided by KVCC
TB test, COVID-19 Vaccine, Flu Shot
A document will be provided for you to complete but applicants need to have good physical condition, good health, and personal hygiene,
How Much Will I Earn Or Spend
Program Financial Information
Tuition and Fees (Without Financial Aid)
$1,200.00
Cost of Books and Supplies (Without Financial Aid)
$0.00
Qualification for Financial Aid
Application
Financial Aid
Promise Eligible
Veteran Education Benefits
Michigan Works!
Paid Program?
no
Program Free?
no
Where Is This Program Located
Address
7107 Elm Valley Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Location Information
Location Type
Training Facility
Neighborhood
Texas Charter Township
What Other Resources Does This Program Offer
None
Work-Based Learning (WBL) Experiences
Students will complete clinical rotations at a long term care facility as a part of the training.
required
Minimum Hours for this Activity: 75
What Could This Training Lead To?
Credentials
Community College Certificate of Completion
Other Patient Care Technician Certificate of Completion
Industry-Recognized Certificate or Certification
Other Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Job Titles
Certified Nurse Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Patient Care Advocate
When And How Can I Start?
Application Instructions
Fill out the Patient Care Academy application and email it to careeracademies@kvcc.edu. Once submitted, Career Academy staff will begin review of your application within three business days of receipt.
There are eight steps to the process:
1. Apply to Kalamazoo Valley Community College (for new students only)
2. Submit your PCA application to the Kalamazoo Valley Groves Center
3. Staff review of candidate’s fundamental eligibility
4. Successfully complete the math skills assessment
5. Personal interview
6. References check
Admissions
Rolling Admissions? no
Contact
Charmelle Abdullah
Program Coordinator
cabdullah@kvcc.edu