California CNA program

Become a certified nursing assistant.

  • Live, instructor-led theory on Zoom
  • Hands-on clinical hours in Yuba City and Live Oak
  • Approved by CDPH and BPPE
Apply today

Call or text 530-301-2582 · support@hi-poweracademy.com · Orientation every Tuesday

Live instructor

Theory is a Zoom class with a teacher, not a recording you watch alone.

60 + 100 hours

Finish theory before you attend in-person clinical sessions.

Faith-guided

Training for CNAs, with Licensed Vocational Nurse education in the mission.

November cohort

Pick a theory time, then a clinical time.

  • Finish theory before you start clinical.
  • Clinical sites are Yuba City and Live Oak. See locations.

Morning theory

Zoom

8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Monday–Friday · 16 days · November 16–December 9, 2026

Evening theory

Zoom

4:00–8:00 p.m.

Monday–Thursday · 16 days · November 16–December 14, 2026

Full-time clinical

In person

6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Monday–Friday · 14 days · 100 hours · December 11–December 31, 2026

Part-time clinical

In person

4:00–8:00 p.m.

Monday–Thursday · 27 days · 100 hours · December 16, 2026–February 3, 2027

Same 60 hours of theory and 100 hours of clinical. About 6, 7, or 11 weeks depending on pace.

See the full year calendar

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How it works

Three steps. Same goal.

1

Apply and attend orientation

Send your contact information, or join the pre-admission orientation every Tuesday.

2

Complete live theory online

60 hours of instructor-led classes on Zoom, morning or evening.

3

Train in person

100 hours of clinical training in Yuba City or Live Oak.

Before you apply

Have these ready.

  • Age 16 or older.
  • A high school diploma, or evaluated international documents.
  • California residency.
  • A Social Security number.
  • A government ID, such as a passport, green card, driver's license, or DMV ID.
  • Ready for a Live Scan background check.

Device and reliable internet required for online class — not included in tuition below.

Tuition and charges

Estimated total $1,898.15

Paid to the school

Registration, non-refundable$183.15
Tuition$1,350.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund$0.00
Institutional total$1,533.15

Estimated, paid outside the school

State examination fee$125.00
Live Scan fingerprinting$25.00
Scrubs and clinical shoes$150.00
Blood pressure cuff$25.00
Stethoscope$25.00
Basic school supplies$15.00
Outside estimate$365.00
Estimated program cost$1,898.15

School charges due at least two weeks before start. Ask about payment plans at support@hi-poweracademy.com. See disclosures for catalog and fact sheet links.

Mission

Competent, confident, compassionate.

Hi-Power Academy's mission is high-quality, faith-guided healthcare education for aspiring Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Vocational Nurses.

Practical. Career-focused skills for CNA work, and a foundation toward LVN study.
Ethical. Clinical habits and professional readiness for real healthcare settings.
Employable. Graduates prepared where compassionate caregivers are in demand.

About the school

Next step

Hold a seat in the November class.

Call or text 530-301-2582 · support@hi-poweracademy.com