CNA Classes in Kalamazoo, MI: 3 State-Approved Programs
Kalamazoo has 3 CNA training programs on Michigan's approved list. Michigan requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Kalamazoo area is $39,500 a year, about the same as the Michigan figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Kalamazoo
Each program below appears on Michigan's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bronson Nurse Aide Training Program ACTIVE | 601 John St, 49007 | — |
| Groves at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, The ACTIVE | 7107 Elm Valley Dr., PO Box 4070, 49003 | — |
| Health Career Pathways ACTIVE | 3010 Gull Rd., 49048 | — |
Programs: Michigan LARA BCHS (official list), mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Kalamazoo
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Kalamazoo, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Kalamazoo.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Kalamazoo
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Kalamazoo
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Michigan's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Michigan registry works.
CNA classes in other Michigan cities
- Detroit (21)
- Flint (6)
- Grand Rapids (6)
- Lansing (6)
- Monroe (5)
- Saginaw (5)
- Redford (4)
- Southfield (4)
- Eastpointe (3)
- Farmington Hills (3)
- Hastings (3)
- Holland (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Kalamazoo
- How many CNA classes are in Kalamazoo, MI?
- Michigan's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Kalamazoo. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Kalamazoo?
- Typical CNA pay in the Kalamazoo area is $39,500 a year, or $18.99 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Michigan figure is $39,570.
- How long is CNA training in Kalamazoo?
- Programs in Kalamazoo follow Michigan's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Kalamazoo?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 6 nursing homes in Kalamazoo.