CNA Programs in Los Angeles

Certified nursing assistants, also called CNAs, are in high demand right now. Many hospitals and doctor's offices need trained staff to help them with routine medical care. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a growing demand for more CNAs and high chances for employment after receiving certification.

Los Angeles is currently in need of CNAs. CNA training requires only a certification that you can usually finish in about a year, making it a great job to transition into if you are one of the millions of unemployed workers in Los Angeles.
  1. Los Angeles City College

    • Los Angeles City College (LACC), located at UCLA's original campus, offers a certified nursing program.

      In order to to be admitted to the nursing program, you must first apply to LACC and be accepted. You must also take 12 general education units (a full-time student would finish 12 units in one semester) before applying to the nursing program.

      In 2009-2010, LACC cost $26 per credit unit for in-state residents and $188 per credit unit for out-of-state residents.

      Los Angeles City College
      855 N. Vermont Ave.
      Los Angeles CA 90029
      323-953-4000
      lacitycollege.edu

    Los Angeles Harbor College

    • Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC), located in Wilmington, has been serving students for more than 60 years.

      LAHC does not require any general education courses to become a CNA, but it does require an application to the college itself. You then sign up for the CNA courses and fill out an application along with getting a physical and TB test.

      Los Angeles Harbor College
      1111 Figueroa Place
      Wilmington, CA 90744
      310-233-4000
      lahc.edu

    Pierce College

    • Pierce College currently has more than 100 disciplines you can study for, including a certified nursing program.

      In order to join Pierce's nursing program, you must have at least a 2.5 average GPA and no lower than a "C" in the following courses: microbiology, anatomy and physiology. You also must take several general education courses in speech, English, sociology and psychology.

      Pierce College
      6201 Winnetka Ave.
      Woodland Hills, CA 91371
      818-719-6401
      piercecollege.edu/

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