West Harbor Training Center
2400 Churn Creek Rd
CNA Training Program
- Duration:
- 4-6 weeks
- Cost:
- $1,500
- Phone:
- (530) 222-0324
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Redding. Tuition ranges from $1,500. California requires 160 hours of training and uses D&SDT-Headmaster or Credentia (CDPH-approved testing vendors) for the competency exam.
Programs in Redding
1
Tuition Range
$1,500
State Required Hours
160 hours
Exam Vendor
D&SDT-Headmaster or Credentia (CDPH-approved testing vendors)
2400 Churn Creek Rd
CNA Training Program
If you are planning to become a CNA in California, expect a longer runway than in most states. The 160-hour training requirement means full-time programs typically run 6 to 10 weeks before you can even sit for the competency exam — and you should add another 2 to 4 weeks for Live Scan fingerprinting and exam scheduling. The good news is that many California Regional Occupational Programs (ROPs), adult schools, and community colleges offer the full 160 hours for free or at very low cost to California residents under the California Promise Grant, so the financial investment is often modest even when the time commitment is not.
Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Redding, CA. All programs must meet California's minimum of 160 hours and prepare graduates to sit for the D&SDT-Headmaster or Credentia (CDPH-approved testing vendors) competency exam.
Published tuition for CNA programs in Redding ranges from $1,500. West Harbor Training Center lists the lowest tuition at $1,500. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee (Varies by vendor; typically around $135–$155 for both portions), background check, and uniforms.
West Harbor Training Center offers the shortest published program in Redding at 4-6 weeks. California requires 160 hours of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (530) 222-0324 for current cohort start dates.
To work as a CNA in Redding, you must meet a California-approved training program of at least 160 hours, pass the D&SDT-Headmaster or Credentia (CDPH-approved testing vendors) competency exam (Two-part exam: written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation, based on the California Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook), and clear a Live Scan fingerprinting (Request for Live Scan Service, BCIA 8016) submitted to the California DOJ and FBI before certification is issued. Most candidates complete the full process in 8–14 weeks (training averages 6–10 weeks, then 2–4 weeks for exam and registry).
No Redding program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many California nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.