Michigan CNA Facts
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Scroll down to find out more about CNA Training requirements, Testing processes, Renewal Procedures and Employment Options for your state!
Training
Michigan requires 75 hours of CNA training in a state approved program, including 59 hours of formal classroom training, and 16 hours of clinical experiences.
Summary: 75 hours training
Testing
PROMETRIC performs CNA testing in Michigan. Qualifications for testing include:
- For Newly Trained, you must have completed a Michigan-approved training course within the last 24 months.
- For Lapsed, if you are lapsed for more than 24 months.
- For trained out-state, you must have completed an approved-state training program in your state for the last 24 months. See list of eligible state in the Candidate Information Bulletin.
- You must pay the following fees:
Written and Clinical Skills – $115
One-time Registration Fee
(Required each 24-month eligibility period) – $10
Written or Oral Test ONLY
(ADA packet required for Oral exam) for re-testers – $30
Clinical Skills Test ONLY (Re-Tester) – $85
Reciprocity Application Processing Fee – $20
You can review the Candidate Information Bulletin for more testing information.
Summary: $115 testing fee
Renewal
CNAs in Michigan are required to renew their CNA certification every 2 years.
The cost to renew is $20.
The requirements for renewal are:
- Acknowledge proof of employment providing nursing or nursing related services for monetary compensation (for a minimum of 8 hours in the last 24 months).
Summary: $20 renewal fee; 8 paid working hours required
Employment
The employment outlook for CNAs in Michigan is good. As of 2018, there are 51,660 people employed as CNAs and it is projected to grow by 2% at 2028 making it to 52,540 employees. It’s projected annual job openings between 2018 – 2028 is 5, 930.
Summary: 2% projected growth
Pay
The average pay rate for CNAs in Michigan $34,284 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $31,246 and $37,858.
