Nursing Assistant Skills Training, Certificate of Completion

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.

Next Steps

Apply See Program & Courses in Catalog Request Information

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.

What skills do Nursing Assistants have?

• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Contact

• Health Science Department Page
• 734-677-5449
• [email protected]

Questions about applying?

Schedule an Appointment with the Recruitment and Outreach team

How much does it cost?

WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.