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
07/28/2026
Next deadline
07/17/2026
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Am I Eligible For This Program
Who might this program serve uniquely well?
Promise Scholars
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
Other
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
Patient Care Technician Certificate of Completion
Industry-Recognized Certificate or Certification
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
7. Upon acceptance to the academy, submit registration and nonrefundable deposit
8. Complete and submit documentation pertaining to a criminal background check, immunization history, physical exam and TB test prior to the academy’s start date.
Admissions
Rolling Admissions? No
Contact
Charmelle Abdullah
Program Coordinator
cabdullah@kvcc.edu