CNA Programs in California

Choosing to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in California makes a great choice today.

Requirements to Become a CNA 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.

State-Approved CNA 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:

1. Bakersfield College

   1801 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93305 (661) 395-4011

2. West Los Angeles College

   9000 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 287-4200

3. Southwestern College

   900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 421-6700

4. Summit College

   804 E Brier Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92408 (855) 970-4151

5. Regan Career Institute

   11350 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731 (626) 455-0312

6. California Career Institute

   1240 S State College Blvd #135, Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 539-5959

7. Gavilan College

   5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 848-4800

8. Citrus College

   1000 W Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA 91741 (626) 963-0323

9. Imperial Valley College

   380 E Aten Rd, Imperial, CA 92251 (760) 352-8320

10. San Diego Job Corps Center

    1325 Iris Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 429-8500

11. Long Beach Job Corps Center

    1903 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810 (562) 983-1777

12. Los Angeles Southwest College

    1600 W Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90047 (323) 241-5321

13. University of Southern California

    3551 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089 (213) 740-2311

14. Merced College

    3600 M St, Merced, CA 95348 (209) 384-6000

15. MiraCosta College

    1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 757-2121

16. Butte College

    3536 Butte Campus Dr, Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 895-2511

17. College of the Desert

    43500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 346-8041

18. California Nurses Educational Institute

    5200 Ramon Rd #1, Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 416-5955

19. Pasadena City College

    1570 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 585-7123

20. Chaffey College

    5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 (909) 652-6000

21. Shasta College

    11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003 (530) 242-7500

22. Reedley College

    995 N Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654 (559) 638-0300

23. Annenberg School of Nursing

    19300 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 757-4431

24. Sierra College

    5100 Sierra College Blvd, Loomis, CA 95650 (916) 624-3333

25. American River College

    4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 484-8011

26. Charles A Jones Career & Education Center

    5451 Lemon Hill Ave, Sacramento, CA 95824 (916) 433-2600

27. Sacramento Job Corps Center

    3100 Meadowview Rd, Sacramento, CA 95832 (916) 394-0770

28. Inland Empire Job Corps Center

    3173 Kerry St, San Bernardino, CA 92407 (909) 887-6305

29. California Medical College

    7851 Mission Center Ct #326, San Diego, CA 92108 (858) 357-8800

30. City College of San Francisco

    50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 239-3000

31. Treasure Island Job Corps Center

    351 H Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94130 (415) 277-2400

32. Solano Community College

    3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose, CA 95135 (408) 274-7900

33. Cuesta College

    CA-1, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 546-3100

34. Contra Costa College

    2600 Mission Bell Dr, San Pablo, CA 94806 (510) 235-7800

35. Santa Barbara City College

    721 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (805) 965-0581

36. College of the Canyons

    26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 259-7800

37. Allan Hancock College

    800 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 922-6966

38. San Joaquin Delta College

    5151 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207 (209) 954-5151

39. El Camino College

    16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90506 (310) 532-3670

40. Ventura College

    4667 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 289-6000

41. College of the Sequoias

    915 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 343-6315

42. Mt. San Antonio College

    1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789 (909) 274-7500

43. College of the Siskiyous

    800 College Ave, Weed, CA 96094 (530) 938-5555

44. Rio Hondo College

    3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 692-0921

45. Los Angeles Harbor College

    1111 Figueroa Pl, Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 233-4000

46. Pierce College

    6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 719-6404

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in California

In California, CNAs are in high demand today. Overall employment of CNAs in this state is projected to grow 14.3% from 2018 to 2028. The median salary for these professionals working in California is $48,790 per year.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in California below to get a detailed picture.

California Nurse Aide Registry

If you have any questions about CNA programs or certification in California, you can contact the California Department of Public Health, Licensing & Certification Program at: