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