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Requirements and cost

What you need to start the Nursing Assistant Training Program, and what it costs.

To apply

  • 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.

A drug test depends on the clinical facility.

Medical, before clinical

  • Physical examination, within the last 6 months.
  • Two-step TB test (or X-ray if the TB test is positive), within the last 3 months.
  • Flu shot, November through March or as required by CDPH.
  • MMR, Varicella and Tdap as required by the clinical facility.

Uniform and equipment

  • Two sets of red uniforms.
  • Stethoscope.
  • Blood pressure cuff.
  • Gait belt.

For online class

  • A computer with Chrome, Safari or another current browser.
  • A working webcam.
  • Reliable internet. A device and internet are not included in the price.

Clinical rules

  • Finish theory before you join clinical.
  • One excused absence is allowed and must be made up on the schedule.
  • Clinical sessions have at most 15 students.

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

Outside costs are estimates and can change. Institutional charges are due at least two weeks before the start date unless your enrollment agreement says otherwise. Ask about a deferred payment plan at support@hi-poweracademy.com. The school provides the online study materials. See disclosures.