CNA Training in San Francisco, CA
1 state-approved nursing assistant program in San Francisco.
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 San Francisco
City College of San Francisco
1860 Hayes Street
Certified Nurse Assistant
Est. Price: $598
Duration: 1 semester
Phone: (415) 561-1900
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.