Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
This one semester (13-week) program prepares students to give basic nursing care through classroom and clinical experiences. Students will learn how to perform important skills to support patients in acute and long-term settings, with an emphasis placed on how to care for the elderly. This program meets the requirements and prepares students to take the State Certification Exam. Career pathways include continuing your education to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse. This program will be offered every Fall and Spring Semester.
Class Schedule:
- Classes held Monday/Tuesday/Wednesdays 7am-10:15am, Saturdays 7am-1:30pm (one semester)
- 100% attendance is required
- All classes are in person
Requirements for Students Selected Into the CNA Program:
- Be at least 16 years old (parental consent required if under 18)
- Be able to read, write, and understand English
- Pass a physical exam
- Proof of negative TB
- Proof of immunizations (MMR, Varicella, TDaP, COVID-19, Seasonal Flu)
- Pass a criminal background check as required by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
- Current CPR (BLS) through the American Heart Association
- Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Tax ID Number (ITIN) required for State testing
- Attendance at an Information Session is mandatory to apply for the CNA Program: The Spring 2027 CNA Information Session will be held on November 5th, 2026 from 12pm - 1pm via Zoom.
If interested in the Spring 2027 CNA Program, please fill out the form: SPRING 2027 INTEREST LIST
If you are not accepted into our CNA program at this time, we encourage you to reapply for a future semester. We also invite you to explore other CNA training opportunities available through the Los Angeles Skills Academy by visiting the webpage below: