Charles A. Jones Career & Education Center
5451 Lemon Hill Avenue
Certified Nurse Assistant
- Duration:
- 5 weeks (192 hours)
- Cost:
- $625
- Phone:
- (916) 395-5800
CNA Classes in Sacramento, CA
6 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Sacramento. Tuition ranges from Free to $1,800. California requires 160 hours of training and uses D&SDT-Headmaster or Credentia (CDPH-approved testing vendors) for the competency exam.
Programs in Sacramento
6
Tuition Range
Free to $1,800
State Required Hours
160 hours
Exam Vendor
D&SDT-Headmaster or Credentia (CDPH-approved testing vendors)
All CNA Programs in Sacramento
Sacramento Job Corps Center
3100 Meadowview Road
Certified Nurse Assistant
- Duration:
- 8 months
- Cost:
- Free (federally funded)
- Phone:
- (916) 394-0770
Prevail Academy
4433 Florin Road, Suite 200
Certified Nurse Assistant
- Duration:
- 4 weeks (160 hours)
- Phone:
- (916) 550-3334
Centerpointe Learning Institute
7917 Bruceville Road
Certified Nurse Assistant
- Duration:
- 26-42 days
- Cost:
- $1,450
- Phone:
- (916) 662-0408
SisuCare at Advanced Health Care of Sacramento
1411 Expo Parkway
Certified Nurse Assistant
- Duration:
- 6 weeks (175.5 hours)
- Cost:
- $1,800
- Phone:
- (916) 921-0231
Intentional Group CNA Training
3725 Marysville Boulevard
Certified Nurse Assistant
- Duration:
- 6 weeks
- Phone:
- (916) 800-2778
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.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Sacramento
How many CNA training programs are available in Sacramento, CA?
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Our directory lists 6 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Sacramento, 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.
How much does CNA training cost in Sacramento?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Sacramento ranges from Free to $1,800. Sacramento Job Corps Center lists the lowest tuition at Free (federally funded). 1 program in Sacramento offers no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). 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.
What is the fastest CNA program in Sacramento?
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Prevail Academy offers the shortest published program in Sacramento at 4 weeks (160 hours). 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 (916) 550-3334 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Sacramento, CA?
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To work as a CNA in Sacramento, 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).
Are there free CNA classes in Sacramento?
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Yes. 1 Sacramento program on this directory offers no-cost CNA training: Sacramento Job Corps Center. Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.