What do Nursing Assistants do?
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
Start a hands-on healthcare career where compassion makes a difference every day..
This state-certified four- to five-week certificate program will prepare you to work as a nursing assistant in a variety of health care settings, such as nursing homes, hospitals, and home care.
Training takes place the classroom, lab, and clinical settings within the community. Upon completion of the program, you'll be eligible to apply for and take the Michigan Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) exam.
Programs for Nursing Assistants can lead to other interesting professions, including:Career Outlook in Michigan
Career Title
Median Salary
Annual Openings
Nursing Assistants
$38,686
6,660
Medical Assistants
$38,753
3,165
Home Health Aides
$33,080
17,384
What do Nursing Assistants do?
What skills do Nursing Assistants have?
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