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Program Information
All classes are in person.
Yes all clinicals are also on weekends. Sat and Sun between 7 AM and 3 PM.
Yes, our program is approved and accredited by the California department of public health. You can go to CDPH website and search for our school in Alameda county.
Yes — students keep all supplies provided during the program, including scrubs, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, gait belt, and all training materials.
No, high school diploma is not a requirement.
Yes, our summer schedule should be available by the end of March or mid-April.
Yes, we offer appointments to tour the facility and learn more about the program. Please call us in advance to schedule an appointment.
Yes we have Weekday as well as Weekend programs. Please refer to our Class Schedule for details.
Currently we do not have any program that offers CEU credits for existing CNAs.
Yes we run all our programs – Weekday AM, Weekday PM and Weekend, throughout the year. We publish class dates 3 months in advance. Please go to our Enrollment page to check upcoming class dates.
You can submit the financial aid form and we will reach out in future if we have any offers.
CDPH (California Department of Public Health)is responsible for the certification of Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs). If you have not received your CNA license or have any other question about CNA licensing, please contact CDPH as per the following information.
Phone: (916) 327-2445
Email: cna@cdph.ca.gov
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has authorized the following testing providers. You may schedule your exam with any of the three approved vendors listed below.
🩺 1. Credentia Nurse Aide LLC
Please visit this page for all the information about scheduling your exam with Credentia.
🩺 2. D&S Diversified Technologies – Headmaster, LLP
View test schedules at: ca.tmutest.com. They have testing center in Livermore, CA for bay area students. Click the “Test Dates” calendar for updated info.
Contact:
Phone: 800-393-8664
Email: California@hdmaster.com
Main site: HD Master California Nurse Aide Testing
🩺 3. Regional Testing Center (For Southern California Students)
View exam schedules: Golden West College RTC
Start your application on their site.
Contact:
Phone: (714) 895-8708
Email: rtc@cccd.edu
We upload the class schedule and open enrollment three months in advance.
A CPR or BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is typically valid for 2 years from the date you complete the course. After that, you’ll need to take a renewal or recertification class to stay current.
We have 3 different programs as per the details below –
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- Weekday AM program that runs Monday through Friday for 8 hours a day, from 7 AM to 3 PM. This is a 21 days (A month long) program.
- Weekday PM program that runs Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 9 PM. (Clinical classes are 3 PM to 8 PM). This is a 31 days (6 weeks and a day) long program.
- Weekend program runs on Saturdays and Sundays for 8 hours a day, from 7 AM to 3 PM. This program will complete in 2 and half months.
All program includes classroom learning, as well as clinical training. For more information please check our Class Schedule.
We recommend that students take the exam as soon as possible after completing the training. Most of our students take their exam within a week of completion of the CNA training.
You must pass both the skills and written/oral exams within two years of completing your CNA training.
You are allowed to attempt the exam up to three times within that two-year period.
We do not offer an HHA program at this time. Please check back in the future.
If you are not vaccinated, you can still join the program. During the clinical training you will be asked to go through a weekly COVID testing.
You will receive your BLS certification directly from Tri-Valley Health & Wellness via email. Please remember to check your spam or junk email.
BLS certification is not required to enroll in the CNA program; it is optional. However, if you have already completed it, it’s good.
Please visit the following link to get all the information about your state exam.
https://credentia.com/test-takers/canorth
HD Master California Nurse Aide Testing
For Southern California Students:
While your California CNA license is valid in California, to work as a CNA in Utah, you’ll need to obtain certification in Utah through a process called reciprocity, which requires submitting an application and potentially meeting additional requirements.
All-day classes include a 45-minute lunch break, while evening classes include a 30-minute dinner break. Every class also includes a 15-minute additional break.
BLS/CPR training (4.5 hrs) is conducted separately from the CNA program, and is optional. If you enrolled for this optional training, you will be asked to schedule your training in one of our monthly BLS programs.
| Program | Provider Number |
| CNA AM (Mon – Fri) 7am – 3pm | S2787 (for Credentia) 00002787 (for CDPH) |
| CNA PM (Mon – Fri) 3pm –9pm | S2788 (for Credentia) 00002788 (for CDPH) |
| CNA Weekend (Sat & Sun) 7am – 3pm | S2789 (for Credentia) 00002789 (for CDPH) |
After earning their CNA certificate, graduates typically work in nursing homes, hospitals, or home health care. They assist patients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and mobility, and support nurses with basic care tasks. Some work in assisted living facilities, rehab centers, or hospice care. Many CNAs use this experience as a stepping stone to further their careers, often pursuing roles as LPNs or RNs.
We offer limited number of make‑up classes if a student needs to miss a scheduled day. Please note that the rules for excused absences and unexcused absences are different. You must read our Attendance & Makeup Policy for more details.
The passing rate for each quiz is over 75%.
Class size is generally between 10 – 15 students.
The skills portion of the CNA exam is also managed by Credentia and typically takes 20 to 25 minutes to complete. Candidates are advised to arrive 30 minutes early. However, arrival time doesn’t determine when you’re tested—Credentia uses a pre-set order list, so you could be tested first, last, or somewhere in between. Be ready to stay at the site for 1 to 5 hours total. On the day of the test, eat a light but energizing breakfast to stay focused and avoid discomfort during testing.
The written exam is administered by Credentia and consists of 70 multiple-choice questions. You are given 2 hours to complete the test. If taken online, make sure your computer is compatible and that you’re in a quiet, well-lit space. You’ll also need two forms of valid ID to check in. The online platform allows you to go back and forth between questions, so you can review before submitting. It’s a good idea to test your system in advance via the Credentia website and be fully prepared on exam day. Please visit this page for all the information about scheduling your exam with Credentia.
You do not need to bring any supplies with you. Whatever you need will be provided during the class.
We partner with a few different clinical facilities for providing clinical training to our students. All these facilities are located in Pleasanton and Livermore area.
Bay Area CNA School is located at “7567 Amador Valley Blvd, STE 108 Dublin, CA 94568”. (it is right across Habit Burger Grill).
Yes we provide a set of scrubs that students need to wear during clinical training. There is no dress code for the theory / class room part of the training.
Enrollment
Yes. If the class you are trying to enroll in is full, you may add yourself to the waitlist free of charge.
Yes, we offer CNA classes through out the year including all the summer months. Enrollment typically opens three months in advance. We recommend registering early to secure your spot.
You can enroll on our website by going to the Registration page.
You need to visit a live scan facility and submit your live scan to initiate back ground screening. We need a copy of your live scan request form on first day of your class. Please note that as you long as you have “initiated” the live scan before your 1st day of class, you can start the training.
Please visit this page to download the live scan request form that you will need to take with you when visiting the live scan facility.
Visit our Physical Exam page for for details on how to complete this step.
If the class is full, you can join the waitlist. If a spot becomes available or a student drops out, we will contact individuals on the waitlist in the order they signed up.
TB clearance report must be with in a year of your CNA training start date. Visit our TB Screening page for for details on how to complete this step.
Yes, we can transfer you to the later program date if a seat is available. Please check our transfer policy.
CDPH only accepts a U.S. passport or a California state-issued ID. If you do not have a driver’s license, we recommend visiting the DMV to obtain a state ID. In most cases, you can receive it the same day.
Live Scan results are only valid for three months. The state does not accept Live Scans that are older than three months.
Visit our Enrollment page and select a program that suits you. Once you’ve completed the enrollment process, you’ll receive detailed information about the next steps via email. You can also check our onboarding page for a comprehensive guide to all the steps.
Fee and Payments
We offer Payment Plan (installments) on all our classes except for the summer months.
Please visit our payment plan page for more information.
Please visit our Financial Aid page for more information.
When you enroll, you can choose to pay in full or make payments.
Please send an email to info@bayareacna.com. Cancellations can only be done through email.
Please click on the following link –
CNA program tuition Fee is $2100 for weekday AM and PM programs, and $2200 for the weekend programs. This fee covers books, scrubs, and essential training supplies such as a blood pressure monitor, gait belt, and stethoscope. > Please note: The tuition does not include the Live Scan fingerprinting fee (approximately $60) or the state certification exam fee ($120).
We accept Cash, Check, Credit card, and Debit card. There is 2% convenience fee when paying by credit or debit card. You can pay in office using cash or check to avoid this fee.