CNA Training in Redding, CA
1 state-approved nursing assistant program in Redding.
California CNA Requirements at a Glance
Training Hours
160 hours
Minimum Age
16
Exam Vendor
D&SDT-Headmaster or Credentia (CDPH-approved testing vendors)
Time to Cert
8–14 weeks (training averages 6–10 weeks, then 2–4 weeks for exam and registry)
Programs in Redding
West Harbor Training Center
2400 Churn Creek Rd
CNA Training Program
Est. Price: $1,500
Duration: 4-6 weeks
Phone: (530) 222-0324
Becoming a CNA in California
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.