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Theory
60 hours of instructor-led classes on Zoom, morning or evening.
Nursing Assistant Training Program
Certified Nursing Assistant program
60 hours of live online theory, then 100 hours of clinical practice at a California site, then the state exam.
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Clinical
100 hours of hands-on training in Yuba City or Live Oak, full-time or part-time.
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State exam
About 4 to 6 hours. The school helps you find a nearby testing site.
What you learn
- Basic nursing skills: bathing, dressing, toileting and feeding
- Vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure
- Infection control: hand hygiene, protective equipment and sanitation
- Communication with patients, families and the care team
- Safety and emergency procedures
- Legal and ethical duties: patient rights, privacy and professional boundaries
November 16, 2026 cohort
- Morning theory: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., through December 11.
- Evening theory: Monday to Thursday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., through December 17.
- Full-time clinical: Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., December 14 to January 6.
- Part-time clinical: Monday to Thursday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., December 21 to February 3.
Finish in about 6, 7 or 11 weeks depending on the pace you choose.