Nursing Assistant (NA) Program Schedule

Day Class 
(20 Days / 4 weeks) 
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm 
Night Class
(29 days / 6 weeks)
Monday thru Thursday 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Nursing Assistant Admission Requirements

* Applicants with previous convictions, please review the Information Page
  • Be at least 16 years of age.
  • Completed student enrollment form. (You must come in person to pick up an Enrollment Form)
  • Proof of twelfth grade (12th) education or its equivalent (a high school diploma or a GED equivalent), or take Ability to Benefit Test (ATB) with passing score of 97
*This institution does NOT offer any Long Distance Educational program.
  • Completed medical examination report which includes, complete physical exam, TB clearance signed by physician or nurse practitioner on the first (1st) week of the Class ($50.00-55.00)
  • Current California Driver's License or ID, and Social Security Card
  • Pay nonrefundable registration fee: $100.00. The registration fee must be paid upon enrollment. ​
  • Completed Live Scan (electronic fingerprinting)
  1. Download live scan application form. For a guide showing how to fill in the live scan, click here.
  2. Select a place to do the Live Scan from the list provided
  3. Bring completed form on first (1st) day of Class.
Forms of Payment
  • Cash
  • Money Order

Enrollment Timeline

On Enrollment Day: 
  • Bring high school (HS) diploma, a GED (General Educational Development) equivalency, or Ability to Benefit test result (ATB) prior to enrollment.
*This institution does NOT offer any Long Distance Educational program.
  • Complete and turn in a student enrollment form  (You must come in person to pick up an Enrollment Form)
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  • Bring  $100.00 for non-refundable registration fee. The registration fee must be paid upon enrollment. ​
  • Bring California Driver’s License or CA Identification Card, and Social Security Card.
On First Day of Program: 
  • Submit mandatory Live Scan documents on first day of the program ($52.00).
  • $30.00 for CNA and Skills textbook
First  Week of Program:  
  • Submit completed Physical Examination with TB skin test result done by MD or NP for $50.00-55.00, and answered Healthcare questionnaire  
  • $25.00 one pair of white uniform (includes shirt & pant)  
Second Week of program: 
  • $105.00 Money Order for State Certification Examination payable to ARC CEP
After State Certification exam:  
Are you exempted from the physical exam and/or TB test?
Click here to find out

Don't have a high school diploma or a GED?
Click here for information about the Ability to Benefit (ATB) test 

Information about NA Course Fees found here.