ESCANABA – Bay College’s Training and Development (M-TEC) division is offering their 120-hour Nurse Aide training starting Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.

The Certified Nursing Assistant training is designed to provide attendees an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

After successfully completing this course, the graduate will qualify to take the state competency evaluation test for nursing assistants.

The Nurse Aide training consists of 120 total hours: 40 hours of classroom lecture, 40 hours laboratory training, and 40 hours of clinical training at a local long term care facility.

Classroom and laboratory training will take place at the M-TEC at Bay College in Escanaba. The January class will also include Basic Life Support (CPR) for the Healthcare Provider Certification.

Students are required to pass a criminal background check and attendance at all 120 hours of the training is mandatory. Class size is limited to 13 students and registration opens at 9 a.m. on Nov. 18. Registration will remain open until all spots are filled.

For more information on becoming a CNA or to register, please contact Rene Lundberg at (906) 217-4224.