About
Nurse Aide (CNA) Course at Agape Health Care Schools - Traverse City in Traverse City, Michigan, provides classroom, skills-lab, and clinical training for work as a certified nursing assistant in Michigan and prepares eligible graduates to take the Michigan CNA State Exam through Headmaster. The in-person course runs for roughly two weeks, with courses offered monthly. Admission requires the ability to read and write, lift up to 75 pounds, attend all scheduled class dates, and submit required documentation before the first class day. Students receive training materials and equipment during the course, including a textbook, skills competency book, gait belt, stethoscope, blood-pressure cuff, and an Agape scrub top. The course also includes Teepa Snow’s PAC Dementia Training, with a PAC Dementia Training Certificate of Completion awarded to graduates.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: September 21-October 2, 2026
- Tuition: $50 registration fee; $1,100 tuition
- Leads to: Michigan CNA State Exam through Headmaster
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Agape Health Care Schools - Traverse City
Agape Health Care Schools is a nonprofit health care training institution serving Traverse City, Michigan. Its occupational fields include CPR Certification Training, Emergency Medical Technician EMT Course, Medical First Responder (MFR), and Nurse Aide (CNA) Course. The school provides career training for adults and focuses on preparation for health care roles and emergency response. CPR and first-aid classes are provided under the authority of the American Heart Association, while the EMT course prepares students for emergency medical care in ambulance or hospital settings. The MFR course addresses initial care during medical emergencies, and the CNA course prepares students for eligibility to take the State Nurse Aide exam. Programs are offered as health care training classes in Northern Michigan.