CNA Classes & Programs in San Gabriel, California

To work as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in San Gabriel, you must meet the statewide CNA requirements set by California. These include completing a California Department of Public Health (CDPH)–approved Nurse Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP), passing the state-approved competency examination administered by Credentia or D&SDT-Headmaster, and being listed on the California Nurse Aide Registry.

• At least 160 total hours of training (60 classroom hours and 100 supervised clinical hours in a licensed skilled nursing facility) — the highest requirement in the nation
• Completion of 16 hours of required instruction before any direct resident contact
• Criminal background check through California DOJ and FBI Live Scan
• Passing both the knowledge test (70 questions: 60 multiple-choice + 10 reading comprehension, 120 minutes) and the skills evaluation (five randomly selected skills within 25 minutes)
• Up to three attempts per component within two years of completing training before retraining is required
• Placement on the California Nurse Aide Registry maintained by CDPH

Once certified, you can work in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, home health agencies, and other licensed healthcare settings throughout San Gabriel and across California. CNAs must complete 48 hours of approved continuing education every 24 months to maintain active certification.

Already certified in another state? California offers certification by equivalency for out-of-state CNAs who hold active certification in good standing and meet federal OBRA training standards. Additional documentation, background checks, or testing may be required. Learn more in our CNA License Reciprocity in California guide.

For complete details on training programs, testing procedures, renewal requirements, and maintaining active registry status, see our comprehensive CNA License & Registration in California guide.