Nursing Assistant Training Program

The Nursing Detroit Nursing Assistant program is 

• 3 weeks long ( 13 days)
• Monday- Friday
• 8:00am-2:30pm

You need a high school diploma or GED, a clean background check, a valid state or government issued photo ID, a social security card, negative tuberculosis test (TB test) within 1 year, or copy of a chest X-ray, and a drug screen.

No, we do not at this time.

• The program covers subjects like basic nursing skills, infection control, anatomy, communication, and patient care techniques.

The all-inclusive cost of the Nursing Detroit CNA program is $1400 and includes:

• All class materials 
• Classroom/ Lab Access
• Clinical Rotation
• BLS/CPR certification (if student is not already certified)
• Background Check
• Tb Test (if needed)
• Drug screen

No prior experience is required, as the program is designed for beginners. 

Yes. We are an approved training provider for Michigan Works and Detroit At Work workforce agencies.

Michigan Works focuses on helping community members get the education and training they need to pursue a successful future. 

For more details contact www.miworks.org  or call 313-962-WORK (9675)

For your convenience, there is a Michigan Works career center inside of Durfee Innovation Society where Nursing Detroit Training Center is located.

Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) helps people with existing disabilities and vocational or work-related barriers due to disability prepare for, secure, retain, advance in, or regain employment. For more details contact LEO-MRS-CustomerAssistance@michigan.gov or call 517-241-5324 or Toll free: 1-800-605-6722

No. If a student has to drop out of the program before Day 3 of classes beginning, the student can be rescheduled to a new class beginning within 60 days. Rescheduling to a new start date is only allowed once per student. If student does not reschedule within guidelines, all tuition paid is forfeited. 

No. The deposit is completely nonrefundable. However, the deposit can be applied to another CNA class offered within a 60-day time frame. Rescheduling to a new start date is only allowed once per student. If student does not enroll in a class within 60 days of paying deposit, all monies will be forfeited.

Nursing Detroit uses Concentra for Drug testing and Tb testing. Once deposit is paid, student will receive a voucher for testing. Student can then Visit www.concentra.com for a list of locations to schedule an appointment.   

Nursing Detroit uses Concentra for Drug testing and Tb testing. Once deposit is paid, student will receive a voucher for testing. Student can then Visit www.concentra.com for a list of locations to schedule an appointment.   

Yes, you’ll need to pass a state-approved CNA certification exam to become a certified nursing assistant. 

The exam includes a written portion with multiple-choice questions and a practical skills assessment where you’ll demonstrate hands-on skills. 

The program coordinator will guide you through the application process once you complete the program.

CNAs can work in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health care, and more. 

Yes, you can further your education and become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN) with additional training. Nursing Detroit has mentors available to help you with that transition when you are ready. 

Yes. Career readiness training is embedded into our curriculum. We help our students locate career resources, and assist with job placement to help eligible graduates find employment.