Question 1

What is a CNA?

In Your Golden Years · Accepted Answer

C.N.A. stands for Certified Nursing Assistant. A C.N.A. provides hands-on care to patients in hospitals, clients in their homes for home health care agencies, and residents in long-term care settings.

Question 2

Do I need to be an In Your Golden Years employee to attend CNA classes?

In Your Golden Years · Accepted Answer

No. Our classes are open to the general public.

Question 3

If I am an In Your Golden Years employee, do I need to pay for my own tuition or state testing fees?

In Your Golden Years · Accepted Answer

If you are an Aide already working for us, we might be able to adjust the your hours to continue to provide client services and continue to receive a paycheck while attending CNA classes.

If you are already an employee and wish to enroll in the CNA training classes, you may pay for classes through payroll deduction.

Question 4

Is your CNA training program state certified?

In Your Golden Years · Accepted Answer

Yes. CNA Academy is an approved Proprietary Nursing Assistant Training School through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. (approval letter link goes here)

A proprietary school is a school that provide training in a specific trade, occupation or vocation are required to be licensed by the State of Michigan, Proprietary Schools Unit. Students attending these schools do not receive a degree; but may earn a certificate of completion.

Question 5

What kind of things will I be learning about?

In Your Golden Years · Accepted Answer

You will learn the basics of nursing and how to provide high quality care to your patients. Once training is completed, you will be fully prepared with the skills and knowledge necessary to take the Michigan CNA exam.

Question 6

Where can I take the Michigan CNA exam?

In Your Golden Years · Accepted Answer

Information will be provided to you during class with a list of several different testing sites in Michigan. For more information on the state exam, please visit https://www.nursinglicensure.org/cna/michigan-nursing-assistant.html

Question 7

Will I have to renew my CNA license?

In Your Golden Years · Accepted Answer

Yes, every two years you must send in a license-renewal form to the state. In Michigan,  you must work a minimum of 8 hours in the last 24 months and have the work verified by a R.N. supervisor to  renew your license before it expires. License renewal before certification expiration insure you will not have to pay for any further training.

Question 8

Will I be guaranteed employment following successful completion of CNA Academy training?

In Your Golden Years · Accepted Answer

IYGY does not guarantee employment upon completion of the CNA training program. However, we encourage all eligible applicants to apply for CNA positions at In Your Golden Years. The Academy also has a close working relationship with many local health providers who are consistently and actively looking for qualified applicants. Overall, the job market is very good for Certified Nursing Assistants and you are likely to find many opportunities in many different settings. The Academy staff will keep students apprised of available opportunities.

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“I recommend In Your Golden Years for home healthcare services.” – KM

“In Your Golden Years is a caring, reliable, trustworthy company. They were there when I needed them the most.” – C.A., Bay City, MI

“There are so many nice things to say about In Your Golden Years! The aides are always on time, they work with a flexible schedule and I enjoy their company.” – G.J., Bay City, MI

“I can’t think of anything In Your Golden Years can do to improve their service and I give the aide a triple plus! She is courteous, dresses appropriately, and arrives on time.” – D.M., Bridgeport, MI

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“I am very satisfied with the service and with my aide. She helps with the wash, groceries, bathing, and medical things”. – D.C., Essexville, MI

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