CMS-1135 WAIVED AIDE TRAINING FORM
The CMS-1135 waiver that allowed nursing home providers to hire and utilize waived aides has expired. Current waived aides must successfully complete a state-approved nurse aide training program (NATP) and examination by October 6, 2022. With the expiration of the waiver, a nursing home provider may employ an individual as a nurse aide that has successfully completed a state-approved nurse aide training program for up to 4-months while the individual is waiting to successfully complete their examination.
This form may be used by a NATP if that program wants to accept an enrolled student’s hours worked as a waived aide under the CMS-1135 waiver during the national Public Health Emergency. The acceptance of waived aide hours worked is at the sole discretion of the NATP. This allowance will be in effect until October 6, 2022.
NURSE AIDE AGE REQUIREMENT
An individual under the age of 18 may be employed as a nurse aide in a nursing home or health care facility provided employment is compliant with the Youth Employment Standards Act, 1978 Public Act 90. Of special note, under the general duty clause of the act, minors under the age of 16 years may not be exposed to communicable or contagious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, AIDS, HIV, or hepatitis. Minors aged 16-17 years may work where exposure to bloodborne pathogens is likely provided the employer is compliant with MIOSHA Standard 554. Exempt minors as listed in question 19 of Michigan Wage and Hour’s FAQs are an exception. For more information visit www.michigan.gov/wagehour or contact WHINFO@michigan.gov. There is no age requirement for training, only employment.
NURSE AIDE REGISTRY AND TESTING SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENT
Effective April 1, 2022, the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs has contracted with Headmaster, L.L.P. to provide competency evaluation testing and nurse aide registry services. The Michigan nurse aide registry and testing services are available on Headmaster's website located at: D&S - Michigan Nurse Aide (hdmaster.com)
The MI CNA Registry is maintained by Headmaster, L.L.P. and can be found here: https://hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/michigan/MI_CNA_Home.htm
The state of Michigan contracts with Headmaster, L.L.P. to
*Please note the state of Michigan does not process any CNA applications and is not involved in the testing of nurse aides. Any questions regarding an application, renewals, change of information or testing should be directed to Headmaster at:
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To obtain a certificate of registration as a nurse aide in the state of Michigan, new candidates must:
Upon successful completion of both the written/oral and clinical exam, Headmaster, L.L.P., will issue the applicant a certificate of registration that is valid for 2 years.
A graduate nurse aide awaiting an exam from Headmaster, L.L.P., can work in a facility as a temporary nurse aide for up to four months if they have graduated from a state permitted nurse aide training program. If they have not passed testing with Headmaster, L.L.P., within four months, they are no longer eligible to work in a facility as a temporary nurse aide.
Please see the Nurse Aide Federal Rules & Regulation 42 CFR 483.35.
If it has been 24 months since your last date of verified employment, an individual's name will be removed from the Michigan registry. In order to get back on the registry as a nurse aide, an individual will be required to re-test.
To renew a CNA certificate an individual must electronically:
Important information regarding renewing a CNA Certificate
To verify whether an individual is a certified nurse aide in Michigan or for other information please contact Headmaster at:
Verification of current Michigan CNA certification via the Headmaster, L.L.P., web site is sufficient documentation during onsite inspections by the State of Michigan. Please see the Nurse Aide Federal Rules & Regulations 42 CFR 483.35 and 42 CFR 483.5.
Health Care facilities must:
For applicants that currently hold a nurse aide certification in another state, the State of Michigan will grant reciprocity under the conditions listed in Section 333.21913 of the Michigan Public Health Code.
Candidates seeking reciprocity must be in good standing from a state that meets the Michigan requirements for reciprocity to be eligible for certification in Michigan.
The following States meet or exceed the Michigan requirements:
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A candidate that has passed training and testing in one of the above states is eligible to apply for a Michigan CNA certificate through Headmaster L.L.P.
A candidate that did not undergo training and testing from a State listed above is not eligible for reciprocity.
Michigan requirements for reciprocity includes, but not limited to:
The following States meet or exceed the Michigan requirements:
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A candidate that has passed training and testing in one of the above states is eligible to apply for a Michigan CNA certificate through Headmaster, L.L.C.
A candidate that did not undergo training and testing from a State listed above is not eligible for reciprocity.
Michigan requirements for reciprocity includes, but not limited to:
The Bureau of Community and Health Systems is charged with regulating nurse aides on the registry in the state of Michigan. Under state and federal law, 333.21901-333.219250 and 42 USC 1395 i-3 (g) (1) (C). The Bureau may take action against a nurse aide for abuse, neglect and misappropriation of resident property as well as other violations.
Nurse aides that have been found to have abused or misappropriated the property of a resident will be revoked on the nurse aide registry permanently and the finding will be permanently listed on the registry. The only exception is for neglect.
In the case of a finding of neglect; a nurse aide revoked on the registry for a minimum of 1 year. After 1 year from the date of the finding on the registry, the nurse aide may petition the Bureau by sending a written request to the manager of the Nurse Aide & Workforce Section to have the negative finding removed from the registry. The request will be reviewed within 30 days. The request can be sent to:
LARA/BCHS
Nurse Aide & Workforce Section
Ottawa Building, 1st floor
611 West Ottawa Street
P.O. Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909
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Email to:
Wigginsj1@michigan.gov
The request must include the following:
In collaboration with the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget's (DTMB) Center for Shared Solutions, this MAP of state permitted Nurse Aide Training Programs. We hope you find this resource valuable.
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Community & Health Systems
Nurse Aide Workforce Section
P.O. Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909
E-mail: BCHS-CNA-Registry@michigan.gov
Nurse Aide Phone: 517-284-8961
Bureau Phone: 517-335-1980
Headmaster contact Information:
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