Nurse Assistant Training Program · NATP / CNA
From first day to certified in as little as six weeks.
Our flagship program prepares you for the California CNA competency examination (NNAAP) with 60 hours of theory and skills lab plus 100 to 112 supervised clinical hours at real facilities.
160 to 172
Total hours
exceeds the CDPH 160-hour minimum
60 hours
Theory and skills lab
classroom and hands-on lab
100 to 112 hours
Supervised clinical
at partner facilities
6 to 12 weeks
Length
depending on track
Schedule tracks
Pick the track that fits your life.
Morning
the classic full-time pace, done fastest
Afternoon
for early shifts and school drop-offs
Evening
keep your day job while you train
Night
built for overnight workers
Weekend
the longest runway, the lightest weekly load
Track availability varies by cohort. [VERIFY: current cohort start dates]
Curriculum
Seventeen modules, mandated by the state, mastered one at a time.
- 01Introduction to Nurse Assistant Training2
- 02Patient Rights3
- 03Interpersonal Skills2
- 04Prevention and Management of Catastrophe2
- 05Body Mechanics2 / 4
- 06Medical and Surgical Asepsis2 / 8
- 07Weights and Measures1
- 08Patient Care Skills14 / 36
- 09Vital Signs3 / 6
- 10Nutrition2 / 4
- 11Emergency Procedures2
- 12Long-Term Care Resident4 / 4
- 13Rehabilitative Nursing2 / 4
- 14Observation and Charting4 / 8
- 15Death and Dying2
- 16Patient Care Procedures8 / 18
- 17Review and Final Examination5 / 8
Hours shown as theory / clinical. Curriculum aligned with CDPH requirements.
Where this takes you
Certified, employable, and ready for the next rung.
- Eligibility for the California CNA competency examination (NNAAP)
- Skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, home health, and hospice employers
- A foundation for HHA, LVN, and RN pathways