CNA Training in Michigan
Michigan requires at least 75 hours of nurse aide training: 16 classroom hours before you work with residents, 16 supervised clinical hours in a long-term care setting, and 43 more hours of any mix. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) permits programs and runs the Nurse Aide Registry, and Headmaster runs the state exam.
If you work at, or have a job offer from, a nursing home, county medical care facility, or hospital long-term care unit, you can be reimbursed for training, testing, and registration. Below you'll find each step, pay, ways to train free, and permitted programs statewide.
Training
75+ Hours
Median Pay
$19.03/hr
Exam Cost
$175
Want to work in clients' homes? See what it takes to become a home health aide in Michigan.
Michigan home health aide →The 4 Steps to Certification in Michigan
Pick a State-Approved Program
LARA permits every nurse aide training program. Your options:
- ✓Community colleges: including Macomb, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Delta, Kellogg, and Washtenaw.
- ✓Nursing homes and medical care facilities: many train people they hire, and you can be reimbursed if you work there.
- ✓Private schools: set their own prices. Classroom hours can be in person or virtual; lab and clinical hours are always in person.
Complete at Least 75 Hours
Michigan splits the 75 hours like this:
The other 43 hours can be any mix of classroom, lab, and clinical. After graduating, you can work as a temporary nurse aide for up to 4 months while you finish testing.
Pass the Headmaster Exam
A written (or oral) knowledge test and a skills test. You get 3 tries at each.
| Knowledge + skills, first attempt | $175 |
| Knowledge retake | $175 |
| Skills retake | $175 |
| Certificate of registration (LARA) | $40 |
Stay Active
Renew every 24 months in MI-NATES, up to 45 days before your expiration date.
- ●Work at least 40 hours in paid nursing or nursing-related services in the last 24 months.
- ●Complete 12 hours of CE each year including abuse, neglect, and care plan training. This rule applies to certificates expiring on or after March 23, 2026.
- ●Pay $40 to renew. A lapsed certificate means you can't work as a CNA.
💰 How to Get CNA Training Free in Michigan
Get hired first, or get help paying.
Employer Reimbursement
✨ Paid Back When You Work ThereFacility Training Programs
✨ Train Where You WorkMichigan Works! (WIOA)
✨ Grant-Funded, If You QualifyMichigan CNA Pay by Area
Michigan CNAs earn about $1.29 an hour less than the national median.
| Area | Median Hourly | Median Annual | CNAs Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (statewide) | $19.03 | $39,570 | 43,290 |
| United States (national) | $20.32 | $42,260 | 1,505,900 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nursing Assistants (31-1131). Medians exclude overtime and shift differentials.
What It Costs to Get Certified
Work at a nursing home or medical care facility and you can be reimbursed for the main costs.
$0 with employer
Colleges and private schools set their own prices. Employers covered by federal rules must reimburse you.
$175
Knowledge and skills tests together, first attempt, through Headmaster.
$175 each
For each knowledge or skills retake.
$40
To get your certificate of registration. Renewal is also $40 every 24 months.
Moving to Michigan?
If you're a certified nurse aide in another state, you can apply for reciprocity in Michigan.
Active CNA in Another State
Create a MILogin account, request access to MI-NATES, and complete the reciprocity application there. LARA has a video that walks you through it.
Lapsed or Never Tested
If you're no longer active in another state, expect to train and test in Michigan.
Questions? Call
(517) 284-8961
LARA Nurse and Medication Aide Section
CNA Schools in Michigan
State-permitted nurse aide training programs across Michigan: community colleges, private schools, and facility programs. Search by name, city, or county, or filter by county.
| Program | City | County | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Step CNA Training LLC3085 Bay Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603 | Saginaw | Saginaw | Website |
| 1st Step Healthcare Training LLC7800 Outer Dr W, Detroit, MI 48235 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| A-List Healthcare Training Academy25900 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237 | Oak Park | Oakland | Website |
| Achieve Career Training10680 Haggerty Rd, Van Buren Twp, MI 48111 | Van Buren Twp | Wayne | Website |
| Advanced Care Training37554 Hills Tech Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 | Farmington Hills | Oakland | Website |
| Agape Health Care Schools221 S Mitchell St, Cadillac, MI 49601 | Cadillac | Wexford | Website |
| Alpena Community College-Oscoda campus5800 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI 48750 | Oscoda | Iosco | Website |
| ALR Educational Health Services - Buchanan Campus502 Claremont St, Buchanan, MI | Buchanan | Berrien | Website |
| ALR Educational Health Services Inc315 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120 | Niles | Berrien | Website |
| Assist 1 Medical Center1116 Voorheis Rd, Waterford, MI 48328 | Waterford | Oakland | Website |
| Back to Basics Wellness, Lifestyle812 E State St, Cassopolis, MI 49031 | Cassopolis | Cass | Website |
| Baker College / Corporate Training1020 S Washington St, Owosso, MI 48867 | Owosso | Shiawassee | Website |
| Barnabas Healthcare School of Professional Studies24235 W 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48219 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Bay College2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829 | Escanaba | Delta | Website |
| Bay de Noc Community College2801 N US Highway 2, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 | Iron Mountain | Dickinson | Website |
| Bay Mills Community College12214 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley, MI 49715 | Brimley | Chippewa | Website |
| Bronson Nurse Aide Training Program601 John St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo | Website |
| Calvin University CNA training program3201 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | Grand Rapids | Kent | Website |
| Career Building Institute LLC8904 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Carepro Healthcare Training43700 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield, MI 48302 | Bloomfield | Oakland | Website |
| Center for Medical Training3100 Ivanrest Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418 | Grandville | Kent | Website |
| Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Program3555 E Patrick Rd, Midland, MI 48642 | Midland | Midland | Website |
| Certified Nurse Aide Program (CNA)6919 N Waverly St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 | Dearborn Heights | Wayne | Website |
| Certified Nursing AssistantFlint, MI | Flint | Genesee | Website |
| Certified Nursing Assistant3055 Harrison St, Saginaw, MI 48604 | Saginaw | Saginaw | Website |
| Charter Health Care Training Center1055 Charter Dr, Flint, MI 48532 | Flint | Genesee | Website |
| Clark Retirement Community1551 Martin Luther King Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | Grand Rapids | Kent | Website |
| CNA Academy LLC1010 Antietam Ave, Detroit, MI 48207 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| CNA Life Training Center1358 E Bristol Rd, Burton, MI 48529 | Burton | Genesee | Website |
| CNA Online Grand Traverse County2950 Lafranier Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686 | Traverse City | Grand Traverse | Website |
| CNA Online Lansing600 W Saint Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48933 | Lansing | Ingham | Website |
| CNA Online Marshall5775 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015 | Battle Creek | Calhoun | Website |
| CNA Online Sault Ste. Marie1011 Meridian St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI | Sault Ste. Marie | Chippewa | Website |
| CNA Online The Lodge at Taylor22950 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 | Taylor | Wayne | Website |
| Commonwealth Home Health NetworkMonroe, MI | Monroe | Monroe | Not listed |
| Davis Training Institute5151 Hampton Pl, Saginaw, MI 48604 | Saginaw | Saginaw | Website |
| Delta College419 E Ellsworth St, Midland, MI 48640 | Midland | Midland | Website |
| Delta College1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI 48710 | University Center | Bay | Website |
| Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District100 N Cedar St, Manistique, MI 49854 | Manistique | Schoolcraft | Website |
| Detroit Business InstituteDetroit, MI | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Devoted Healthcare Training Center42463 GARFIELD, Clinton Township, MI | Clinton Township | Lenawee | Website |
| DJ Jacobetti Nurse Aid Training425 Fisher St, Marquette, MI 49855 | Marquette | Marquette | Website |
| Dobie RoadOkemos, MI | Okemos | Ingham | Not listed |
| Dream Healthcare AcademySterling Heights, MI | Sterling Heights | Macomb | Not listed |
| DRM International Learning Center809 Center St, Lansing, MI 48906 | Lansing | Ingham | Website |
| Eastwood Nursing Center900 Maas St, Negaunee, MI 49866 | Negaunee | Marquette | Website |
| EPiC Nurse Aide Training Program6021 Henry Rd, Hastings, MI 49058 | Hastings | Barry | Website |
| Evergreen Health Training Institute17700 Northland Park Ct, Southfield, MI 48075 | Southfield | Oakland | Website |
| Excellent Choice HealthCare Training Center LLC30104 Ford Rd, Garden City, MI 48135 | Garden City | Wayne | Website |
| Excelling Nursing Academy Inc.21100 Osmus St, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 | Farmington Hills | Oakland | Website |
| FaithWorks CNA AcademyDewitt, MI | Dewitt | Clinton | Not listed |
| Flat River Medical202 S Lafayette St, Greenville, MI 48838 | Greenville | Montcalm | Website |
| Flat River Medical, LLC1200 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 | Alma | Gratiot | Website |
| Flat River Medical, LLC21996 Northland Dr, Paris, MI 49338 | Paris | Mecosta | Website |
| Genanscot Services15850 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48224 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Genesis Healthcare Training Academy24350 Joy Jd, Redford, MI | Redford | Wayne | Website |
| Gentle Hands of Integrity LLC2470 Collingwood St, Detroit, MI 48206 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Glen Oaks Community College62249 Shimmel Rd, Centreville, MI 49032 | Centreville | St. Joseph | Website |
| Gogebic Community College47420 M-26, Houghton, MI 49931 | Houghton | Houghton | Website |
| Gogebic Community CollegeIronwood, MI | Ironwood | Gogebic | Website |
| Gogebic Community College - Ontonagon701 Parker Ave, Ontonagon, MI 49953 | Ontonagon | Ontonagon | Website |
| Gogebic Community College/GOISDE4946 Jackson Rd, Ironwood, MI 49938 | Ironwood | Gogebic | Website |
| Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids3777 Sparks Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | Grand Rapids | Kent | Website |
| Graham Health Education Nurse Aide TrainingNorton Shores, MI | Norton Shores | Muskegon | Not listed |
| Grand Rapids Community College143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | Grand Rapids | Kent | Website |
| Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community331 Meadows Dr, Grayling, MI 49738 | Grayling | Crawford | Website |
| Groves at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, TheKalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo | Not listed |
| Hazel Findlay Country Manor1101 S Scott Rd, Saint Johns, MI 48879 | Saint Johns | Clinton | Website |
| Healing Healthcare Training Institute LLC Pontiac CampusPontiac, MI | Pontiac | Oakland | Not listed |
| Health Care Solutions and Career Group15800 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48235 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Health Career Pathways3010 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo | Website |
| Health Career Solutions, PLLC20600 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 | Taylor | Wayne | Website |
| Heart to Heart Healthcare Training1000 W Saint Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48915 | Lansing | Ingham | Website |
| Helping Hands Training Program for CENAs, LLC430 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Henderson Health - Nurse Aide Trainer Program41570 Hayes Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038 | Clinton Township | Macomb | Website |
| Hickory Ridge of Temperance951 Hickory Creek Blvd, Temperance, MI 48182 | Temperance | Monroe | Website |
| Huron Valley Adult Education4200 White Oak Trail, Commerce, MI 48382 | Commerce | Oakland | Website |
| I-XCELL Training Institute LLC4375 E Holland Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601 | Saginaw | Saginaw | Website |
| IHM Senior Living Community, INC610 W Elm Ave, Monroe, MI 48162 | Monroe | Monroe | Website |
| Inle Healthcare Training,llc32524 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185 | Westland | Wayne | Website |
| Iron County Medical Care Facility1523 US Highway 2, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 | Crystal Falls | Iron | Website |
| Irving's Professional17036 9 Mile Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021 | Eastpointe | Macomb | Website |
| JACC Adult Career Education6800 Browns Lake Rd, Jackson, MI 49201 | Jackson | Jackson | Website |
| Kellogg Community College14055 26 Mile Rd, Albion, MI 49224 | Albion | Calhoun | Website |
| Kellogg Community College100 Van Buren St W, Battle Creek, MI 49017 | Battle Creek | Calhoun | Website |
| Kellogg Community College125 Seeley St, Coldwater, MI 49036 | Coldwater | Branch | Website |
| Kellogg Community College-FehsenfeldHastings, MI 49058 | Hastings | Barry | Website |
| Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College770 N Main St, L'Anse, MI 49946 | L'Anse | Baraga | Website |
| Kirtland Community College Nurse Aide Training Program4800 W 4 Mile Rd, Grayling, MI 49738 | Grayling | Crawford | Website |
| Lake Michigan College2891 116th Ave, Allegan, MI 49010 | Allegan | Allegan | Website |
| Lake Michigan College2755 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | Benton Harbor | Berrien | Website |
| Lake Michigan College125 Veterans Blvd, South Haven, MI 49090 | South Haven | Van Buren | Website |
| Lansing Community College515 N Washington Sq, Lansing, MI 48933 | Lansing | Ingham | Website |
| Lenawee Medical Care Facility200 Sand Creek Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221 | Adrian | Lenawee | Website |
| Mackinac Straits Long Term Care1140 N State St, Saint Ignace, MI 49781 | Saint Ignace | Mackinac | Website |
| Macomb Community College14500 E 12 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48088 | Warren | Macomb | Website |
| Madonna University Nurse Aide Training Program36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 | Livonia | Wayne | Website |
| Marwood Nursing & Rehab1300 Beard St, Port Huron, MI 48060 | Port Huron | St. Clair | Website |
| Mary Lee Community Health & Training Center25548 5 Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48239 | Redford | Wayne | Website |
| Medilodge of Monroe481 Village Green Ln, Monroe, MI 48162 | Monroe | Monroe | Website |
| Medilodge of Port Huron5635 Lakeshore Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 | Fort Gratiot | St. Clair | Website |
| Medilodge of Rogers City555 N Bradley Hwy, Rogers City, MI 49779 | Rogers City | Presque Isle | Website |
| Medilodge of Yale90 Jean St, Yale, MI 48097 | Yale | St. Clair | Website |
| Medpro Healthcare Training LLC31201 Chicago Rd S, Warren, MI 48093 | Warren | Macomb | Website |
| Michigan Career & Technical Institute-Kalamazoo612 N Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo | Website |
| Michigan Career and Technical Institute11611 Pine Lake Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080 | Plainwell | Allegan | Website |
| Michigan Career and Technical Institute - Benton Harbor499 E Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | Benton Harbor | Berrien | Website |
| Michigan Healthcare Academy, LLC33 N River Rd, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 | Mt. Clemens | Macomb | Website |
| Mid Michigan CollegeHarrison, MI | Harrison | Clare | Not listed |
| Montcalm Community College2800 College Dr, Sidney, MI 48885 | Sidney | Montcalm | Website |
| Mott Community College - Lapeer550 Lake Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446 | Lapeer | Lapeer | Website |
| Mott Community College-Fenton2100 W Thompson Rd, Fenton, MI 48430 | Fenton | Genesee | Website |
| N.u.r.s.e.s. (IIMD)111 E Kirby St, Detroit, MI 48202 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Newlight Institute of Health Sciences & Applied Studies31500 W 13 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 | Farmington Hills | Oakland | Website |
| Noble Healthcare Training LLC3721 W Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48917 | Lansing | Eaton | Website |
| Norlite Nursing CenterMarquette, MI | Marquette | Marquette | Not listed |
| North Central Michigan College CNA Fast Track Program416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770 | Petoskey | Emmet | Website |
| Northern Michigan Health Training School1760 Garfield Rd S, Traverse City, MI 49696 | Traverse City | Grand Traverse | Website |
| Northern Training and Assessment CNA training programHoughton Lake, MI | Houghton Lake | Roscommon | Not listed |
| Nurse Aide2370 Linden Rd, Flint, MI 48532 | Flint | Genesee | Website |
| Nurse Aide Training16167 Meyers Road, Detroit, MI | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Nurse Aide Training Course22115 Gratiot Ave, Eastpointe, MI | Eastpointe | Macomb | Website |
| Nurse Aide Training Program7800 Outer Dr W, Detroit, MI 48235 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide221 S Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442 | Muskegon | Muskegon | Website |
| Nurse Assistant1159 E Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI | Ypsilanti | Washtenaw | Website |
| Nursing Aide Training Program18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152 | Livonia | Wayne | Website |
| Nursing Detroit CNA Program2470 Collingwood St, Detroit, MI 48206 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Oakland Community College22322 Rutland Ave, Southfield, MI 48075 | Southfield | Oakland | Website |
| Odyssey Educational Center18600 James Couzens Fwy, Detroit, MI 48235 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Parrish Academy24293 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48033 | Southfield | Oakland | Website |
| PES School of Nursing Education1063 4 Mile Rd., Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids | Kent | Website |
| Premier Medical Academy LLC437 Fern Ave, Jackson, MI 49202 | Jackson | Jackson | Website |
| Prosperous Healthcare Training15308 E 8 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48205 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Prosperous Healthcare Training, LLC43700 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 | Bloomfield Hills | Oakland | Website |
| Purpose Healthcare Institute-Allen Park10551 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101 | Allen Park | Wayne | Website |
| R&A Staffing Agency LLC16825 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48228 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Ready Rescue Training CenterDetroit, MI | Detroit | Wayne | Not listed |
| Reliable Training InstituteLivonia, MI | Livonia | Wayne | Website |
| Reliable Training Institute27170 Grandriver, Redford, MI | Redford | Wayne | Website |
| Ross Medical Education Center8110 Murphy Dr, Brighton, MI 48116 | Brighton | Livingston | Website |
| Ross Medical Education Center3488 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 | Grand Rapids | Kent | Website |
| Ross Medical Education Center2600 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640 | Midland | Midland | Website |
| Ross Medical Education Center6235 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002 | Portage | Kalamazoo | Website |
| Sanilac Career Center - Adult/Community Education175 E Aitken Rd, Peck, MI 48466 | Peck | Sanilac | Website |
| Sauk Trail Education Center110 West St, Jonesville, MI 49250 | Jonesville | Hillsdale | Website |
| Save 1 CPR, LLC22012 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 | Ferndale | Oakland | Website |
| ScrubbedIn Healthcare Training LLC5555 Conner St, Detroit, MI 48213 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Sokol Health Care Training10751 S Saginaw Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 | Grand Blanc | Genesee | Website |
| Southwestern Michigan College58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047 | Dowagiac | Cass | Website |
| Southwestern Michigan College33890 US Highway 12, Niles, MI 49120 | Niles | Berrien | Website |
| Stepping Stones Educational Systems955 W Norton Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441 | Muskegon | Muskegon | Website |
| Success Healthcare Training LLCSt. Clair Shores, MI | St. Clair Shores | Macomb | Not listed |
| Talent Hub Health7800 Outer Dr W, Detroit, MI 48235 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| The Bridge To Care CNA Training Academy, LLC6264 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport, MI 48722 | Bridgeport | Saginaw | Website |
| The Maples Certified Nursing Assistant Program210 Maple Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635 | Frankfort | Benzie | Website |
| Thompson M-TEC13565 Port Sheldon Street, Holland, MI | Holland | Ottawa | Website |
| Thompson M-TEC Westshore12331 James St, Holland, MI 49424 | Holland | Ottawa | Website |
| Thornapple Manor MCF2700 Nashville Rd, Hastings, MI 49058 | Hastings | Barry | Website |
| Top Tier Healthcare Training CenterWayne, MI | Wayne | Wayne | Not listed |
| Tri-City CNA Academy LLC.559 E Isabella Rd, Midland, MI 48640 | Midland | Midland | Website |
| Trilogy Health Services Michigan CNA ProgramCommerce Charter Township, MI | Commerce Charter Township | Oakland | Website |
| Trilogy Health Services Michigan CNA Program3500 Coolidge Rd, Lansing, MI 48823 | Lansing | Ingham | Website |
| Uniting Nurses - Nursing Assistant437 N Monroe St, Monroe, MI | Monroe | Monroe | Website |
| Virtuous Healthcare Academy22223 Gratiot Ave, Eastpointe, MI 48021 | Eastpointe | Macomb | Website |
| Washtenaw Community College4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 | Ann Arbor | Washtenaw | Website |
| Wayne County Community College District9555 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI 48111 | Belleville | Wayne | Website |
| Wayne County Community College District8200 Outer Dr W, Detroit, MI 48219 | Detroit | Wayne | Website |
| Wellspring Lutheran Services1390 Maple Dr, Fairview, MI 48621 | Fairview | Oscoda | Website |
| Wellspring Monroe Nurse Aide Training Program1236 S Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48161 | Monroe | Monroe | Website |
| West Shore Community College3000 N Stiles Rd, Scottville, MI 49454 | Scottville | Mason | Website |
| Williams Healthcare TrainingSouthfield, MI | Southfield | Oakland | Not listed |
| Yes We CNA LLCDetroit, MI | Detroit | Wayne | Not listed |
| Zayleigh Alexander Training Center, LLC3060 Madison Ave SE, Wyoming, MI 49548 | Wyoming | Kent | Website |
No programs match. Try a nearby city or pick "All counties."
Source: Michigan LARA, BCHS Public Registry, active Nurse Aide Training Programs (October 2026), with addresses and websites from the state training program map. High school and school district career-tech programs are not included. The state list does not include phone numbers. Programs without a matching address show city only. Know of a closed program or a wrong number? Report a correction.
Michigan CNA Questions, Answered
Who certifies CNAs in Michigan?
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems, permits training programs and runs the Nurse Aide Registry. Headmaster runs the state exam.
How long is CNA training in Michigan?
At least 75 hours: 16 classroom hours, 16 supervised clinical hours in long-term care, and 43 more hours of any mix.
How much does the CNA exam cost in Michigan?
$175 for the knowledge and skills tests on your first attempt. Each retake is $175. The certificate of registration is $40.
Is there an age requirement?
There is no age requirement for training and testing in Michigan, only for employment.
Can I get CNA training for free in Michigan?
If you work at, or have a job offer from, a nursing home, county medical care facility, or hospital long-term care unit, you can be reimbursed for training, testing, and registration. Michigan Works! can also help pay if you qualify.
How do I renew my CNA certificate in Michigan?
Renew in MI-NATES every 24 months. You need at least 40 hours of paid nursing work in the last 24 months, 12 hours of continuing education each year, and the $40 fee.
Sources
- LARA: Nurse Aide Registry
- LARA: Nurse Aide Training Program Overview and Requirements
- LARA: BCHS Public Registry, Nurse Aide Training Programs (active)
- Headmaster: Michigan CNA Testing and Candidate Handbook
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
Last verified: October 2026. See something out of date? Report a correction.
