Dr. Joyce Reder, DNP, RN

Founder & Director, Northern Training and Assessment

Dr. Joyce Reder is the founder and manager of Northern Training and Assessment, a premier vocational healthcare education provider dedicated to critical workforce development.

Dr. Reder brings 33 years of experience as a Registered Nurse to her programs, including seven years of dedicated service in long-term care environments. Her extensive clinical background is paired with a deep passion for adult education. She has taught nursing, CNA, and phlebotomy students at Saginaw Valley State University, Kirtland Community College, Mid-Michigan Community College, and Davenport University. Committed to community growth, she has also trained local adults in ServSafe and Restaurant Ready programs for area non-profits.

Under Dr. Reder’s leadership, Northern Training and Assessment focuses on equipping individuals with the essential skills required for direct patient care through comprehensive Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training.

The organization operates with the highest standards of regulatory compliance. By strictly adhering to all state Department of Health guidelines and Nurse Aide Registry requirements, Northern Training and Assessment ensures its curriculum, instruction, and student assessments meet every mandated standard—guaranteeing the ultimate credibility of its graduates' certifications.