Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Nursing Assistant course prepares you to take the Nursing Assistant certification examination. The course will prepare you to give basic nursing care in health care facilities. Instruction includes both classroom and clinical training with an emphasis on the philosophy of nursing, patient care procedures, safety, infection control, rehabilitative patient care, and communication within the healthcare team. Students must meet the minimum training hours in theory and clinical instruction. The course meets the requirements of the California Department of Public Health for employment in long-term health care facilities.
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Duration |
18 weeks (160 program hours total) |
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Class Schedule |
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM |
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Cost |
$1,000 (includes textbook) Additional Costs: Live scan (Fingerprinting & Background Check) Physical Exam with TB Test (or chest x-ray if previously positive) and flu vaccine Valid CPR Certification CNA Certification Exam |
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Registration, Orientation, and Placement Testing |
Orientation and placement testing dates for the upcoming session will open JULY 2026! |
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Prerequisites |
Placement Exam SSN or ITIN *see below for placement exam registration dates and information |
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Location |
11277 Atlantic Ave., Lynwood, CA 90262 *Student parking is available on-site. |
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Upcoming Session |
August 2026 |
**Due to the limited size of the class, there is a selection process in order to enroll in the Nurse Assistant program. All prospective students must take a placement exam. Students who successfully pass the entrance exam will be notified by mail.
2025 - 2026 School Year Placement Testing and Class Start Schedule
You must REGISTER for an Orientation and Placement Test session.
You may only register for ONE testing session.
Only REGISTERED test candidates will be admitted to the Orientation and Placement Test session.
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Term |
Placement Testing Dates |
Class Start Date |
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Fall 2026 |
Opens JULY 2026! |
August 2026 MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MONDAY - THURSDAY 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM |
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CLOSED |
February 02, 2026 Morning Session:MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 11:15 AM Evening Session: MONDAY - THURSDAY 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM |
Please note: This schedule is subject to change.
What to Bring on Test Day:
- Government Issued Identification
- #2 Pencil
UPDATED: 02/03/2026; SR