CNA Certification In Michigan

Applicants are required to fulfill any one of the following, in order to be eligible to take the competency evaluation test:

• Complete program from a nurse aide program program approved by the state within a period of past 2 years
  OR
• Provide a copy of an “Exemption from Program” form issued by the LARA.

Click on this link to view full instructions:
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/michigan/MI_CNA_CIB.pdf

Procedure to Obtain CNA Licensure in MI

The step-by-step procedure to obtain CNA license in the state of Michigan is:

Step 1 – Download the application form using the below link:
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/michigan/MI_CNA_APP.pdf

Step 2 – After filling all the required details, mail this completed form to:

Prometric
Attn: Michigan Nurse Aide Program
7941 Corporate Drive
Nottingham, Maryland 21236

Step 3 – Prepare for the CNA competency exam.

Step 4 – Take and pass both the test (written and skills test), and get your name listed on the Michigan Registry.

Check the status of your application using this link:
https://oap.prometric.com/CandidateWeb/Status/Search.aspx?applicationFormCode=MICNA

You will require the following details to complete the process:

• Prometric ID
• Last Name (name mentioned on the application)
• Birth Year
• Program

The status of your online application will be available within 24 hours of your application submission or 7 business days if you have submitted a paper application.

CNAs in Michigan need to renew their license in every 2 years.

Requirements to Renew the Certificate

• The candidate has worked as a nursing aide performing paid nursing or services related to nursing for not less than 8 consecutive hours under the supervision of a registered nurse within a period of 2 years before the expiration of current registry document.
• CNAs must not be a part of neglect, resident abuse, or misappropriation of property.
• Submit the renewal application.
• Pay the renewal fee of $20 in the form of money order made payable to Prometric. Or else, if you are paying via MasterCard, American Express, or Visa, fill the Credit Card payment page.
• Request your former or current nurse aide employer to fill the employer information and provide a letter on facility’s/agency’s letterhead verifying employment history.

Renewal Method

Use either of the following ways to renew your license:

• Online
  https://mylicense.mdch.state.mi.us/MyLicenseEnterprise/Login.aspx
• Paper ApplicationYou may use the following link to download the renewal application:
  https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/michigan/MI_NA_RegistryRenewalForm.pdfFill in all the essential details and send the completed application along with the required fee and documents to:Prometric
  Attn: Michigan Nurse Aide Registry Renewal
  7941 Corporate Drive,
  Nottingham, Maryland 21236

Use the following link to search for the CNAs in the Michigan State Registry:
https://registry.prometric.com/registry/publicMI

You may use either of the following ways to complete your search:

• By Certificate ID, or
• By Name

Click on the following link to update your name change or address change, or if you wish to request a duplicate license:
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/ChangeRequestForm.pdf

If you are requesting a name change, then provide a legal document illustrating name change along with the completed application. You may provide the copy of following documents as proof:

• Marriage certificate
• Legal name change document
• Divorce decree
• SSN card, or
• Driver’s license

For an address change, you will be required to provide the following details:

• Old Street Address
• Old City / State / Zip Code
• New Street Address
• New City / State / Zip Code

If you are requesting a duplicate license, you will be required to pay a fee of $15 by money order, certified check, MasterCard, American Express, or Visa. The mode of payment varies in every state, and the license will be issued only in those states that are linked with Prometric.

Question 1 – How can I verify a certified nurse aide license in Michigan if I don’t have access to the internet?

Answer – In case you don’t have internet access, contact the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry at (800) 748-0252.

Question 2 – My CNA license is stolen. How can I obtain a new duplicate license? How much fee is charged?

Answer – You are required to contact the Prometric to obtain a duplicate Michigan license, or you can download the form directly from https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/ChangeRequestForm.pdf. A fee of $15 is charged.

Question 3 – Which number on my license is my license number?

Answer – There will be a number referred to as the “Permanent I.D. No.” on your license that is your license number.