CNA Classes in Pontiac, MI: 3 State-Approved Programs
Pontiac has 3 CNA training programs on Michigan's approved list. Michigan requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Michigan is $39,570 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Pontiac
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healing Healthcare Training Institute LLC Pontiac Campus ACTIVE | 91 N Saginaw St Ste M206, 48342 | — |
| Oakland Schools Technical Campus-NE ACTIVE | 1371 North Perry, 48340 | — |
| Pontiac City School District CNA/PCT Program ACTIVE | 1051 Arlene Avenue, 48340 | — |
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 Pontiac
CMS lists 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in Pontiac, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Pontiac.
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 Pontiac
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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 Pontiac
- How many CNA classes are in Pontiac, MI?
- Michigan's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Pontiac. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How long is CNA training in Pontiac?
- Programs in Pontiac 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 Pontiac?
- 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 1 nursing home in Pontiac.