CNA Programs in California

Requirements to Become a Nursing Assistant in California

If you want to work as a CNA in California, you will need to enroll in a training program first. You will need to be at least 16 years of age. Make sure that the program you choose is approved by the California Department of Health and consists of classroom instruction and clinical training.

After you complete your program, you will be required to pass the state’s CNA exam to be certified. If you receive a passing score on the CNA exam, your name will be placed on the California Nurse Aide Registry.

In addition to passing the CNA exam, certification requirements include a background check.

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State-Approved Nursing Assistant Programs in California

California is a great place to train for a CNA career, as there are many fine schools in the state. To help you make your decision, we are listing the top CNA schools below:

  • Bakersfield College
    1801 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93305
    Phone: (661) 395-4011
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  • West Los Angeles College
    9000 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
    Phone: (310) 287-4200
    Email: Email
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  • Southwestern College
    900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    Phone: (619) 421-6700
    Email: Email
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  • Summit College
    804 E Brier Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92408
    Phone: (855) 970-4151
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  • Regan Career Institute
    11350 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731
    Phone: (626) 455-0312
    Email: Email
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  • California Career Institute
    1240 S State College Blvd #135, Anaheim, CA 92806
    Phone: (714) 539-5959
    Email: Email
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  • Gavilan College
    5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy, CA 95020
    Phone: (408) 848-4800
    Email: Email
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  • Citrus College
    1000 W Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA 91741
    Phone: (626) 963-0323
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  • Imperial Valley College
    380 E Aten Rd, Imperial, CA 92251
    Phone: (760) 352-8320
    Email: Email
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  • San Diego Job Corps Center
    1325 Iris Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
    Phone: (619) 429-8500
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  • Long Beach Job Corps Center
    1903 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810
    Phone: (562) 983-1777
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  • Los Angeles Southwest College
    1600 W Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90047
    Phone: (323) 241-5321
    Email: Email
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  • University of Southern California
    3551 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089
    Phone: (213) 740-2311
    Email: Email
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  • Merced College
    3600 M St, Merced, CA 95348
    Phone: (209) 384-6000
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  • MiraCosta College
    1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056
    Phone: (760) 757-2121
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  • Butte College
    3536 Butte Campus Dr, Oroville, CA 95965
    Phone: (530) 895-2511
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  • College of the Desert
    43500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    Phone: (760) 346-8041
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  • California Nurses Educational Institute
    5200 Ramon Rd #1, Palm Springs, CA 92264
    Phone: (760) 416-5955
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  • Pasadena City College
    1570 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
    Phone: (626) 585-7123
    Email: Email
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  • Chaffey College
    5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
    Phone: (909) 652-6000
    Email: Email
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  • Shasta College
    11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003
    Phone: (530) 242-7500
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  • Reedley College
    995 N Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654
    Phone: (559) 638-0300
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  • Annenberg School of Nursing
    19300 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335
    Phone: (818) 757-4431
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  • Sierra College
    5100 Sierra College Blvd, Loomis, CA 95650
    Phone: (916) 624-3333
    Email: Email
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  • American River College
    4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841
    Phone: (916) 484-8011
    Email: Email
    Charles A Jones Career & Education Center
    5451 Lemon Hill Ave, Sacramento, CA 95824
    Phone: (916) 433-2600
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  • Sacramento Job Corps Center
    3100 Meadowview Rd, Sacramento, CA 95832
    Phone: (916) 394-0770
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  • Inland Empire Job Corps Center
    3173 Kerry St, San Bernardino, CA 92407
    Phone: (909) 887-6305
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  • California Medical College
    7851 Mission Center Ct #326, San Diego, CA 92108
    Phone: (858) 357-8800
    Email: californiamedicalcollege.edu
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    City College of San Francisco
    50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112
    Phone: (415) 239-3000
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  • Treasure Island Job Corps Center
    351 H Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94130
    Phone: (415) 277-2400
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  • Solano Community College
    3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose, CA 95135
    Phone: (408) 274-7900
    Email: Email
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  • Cuesta College
    CA-1, San Luis Obispo, CA
    Phone: (805) 546-3100
    Email: Email
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  • Contra Costa College
    2600 Mission Bell Dr, San Pablo, CA 94806
    Phone: (510) 235-7800
    Email: Email
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  • Santa Barbara City College
    721 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    Phone: (805) 965-0581
    Email: Email
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  • College of the Canyons
    26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
    Phone: (661) 259-7800
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  • Allan Hancock College
    800 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Phone: (805) 922-6966
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  • San Joaquin Delta College
    5151 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207
    Phone: (209) 954-5151
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  • El Camino College
    16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90506
    Phone: (310) 532-3670
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  • Ventura College
    4667 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
    Phone: (805) 289-6000
    Email: Email
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  • College of the Sequoias
    915 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277
    Phone: (559) 343-6315
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  • Mt. San Antonio College
    1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789
    Phone: (909) 274-7500
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  • College of the Siskiyous
    800 College Ave, Weed, CA 96094
    Phone: (530) 938-5555
    Email: Email
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  • Rio Hondo College
    3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601
    Phone: (562) 692-0921
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  • Los Angeles Harbor College
    1111 Figueroa Pl, Wilmington, CA 90744
    Phone: (310) 233-4000
    Email: Email
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  • Pierce College
    6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    Phone: (818) 719-6404
    Email: Email
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