The CNA program at High Desert Medical College takes 6 weeks to complete.
The program is a total of 164 hours. 60 of those hours are classroom, the remaining 104 hours are spent in a hands-on externship. Externships give students real-world experience.
Academy of Health Careers (AHC) offers two flexible Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs to accommodate different schedules. Both programs feature online classroom instruction, with practical hands-on training conducted during weekends.
For those seeking an intensive experience, the full-time program runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, spanning 7.5 weeks.
Alternatively, the part-time option is designed for evening learners, operating Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM over a 9.5-week period.
CCVC offers two distinct CNA programs: a full-time course that can be completed in 23 days and a part-time option that spans 46 days.
Both programs have received approval from California's Department of Public Health (CDPH), ensuring they meet state standards.
Bakersfield Adult School offers a comprehensive Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program that spans 12 weeks. The school has 3 classes per year, allowing multiple opportunities for enrollment throughout the year. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the California state CNA examination.
The total cost of the CNA program at Bakersfield Adult School is $800, which is an all-inclusive fee covering books and other necessary materials. Financial assistance may be available for qualifying students.
For those considering advanced nursing education, it's important to note that CNA certification is often a prerequisite for Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and Registered Nurse (RN) programs at institutions like Bakersfield College.
Other Healthcare Programs at Bakersfield Adult School:
KVMC has 2 CNA classes, 1 full-time and ona part-time. The full-time program is completed in 29 days, and the part-time program takes 5 weeks to complete.
Total program cost is $2,500. There is a deposit of $500 when registering.
Bakersfield College (BC) offers six CNA programs each semester. Priority is given to returning students, making it easier for them to secure a spot, but classes tend to fill up quickly.
While there are no formal prerequisites for the CNA program, it is "highly recommended" that prospective students complete the Medical Terminology course (MEDS B37) before enrolling.
RN program: The Registered Nursing program at Bakersfield College is 2 years. To apply, students must first complete seven prerequisite courses, which include:
LVN program: The LVN program at BC is completed in 3 semesters. Prospective students must complete four prerequisite courses before enrolling in the LVN program:
The Kern High School District Regional Occupational Center (KHSD ROP) offers a part-time CNA program that takes one year to complete. Upon finishing the program, students are eligible to sit for California's CNA exam.
This program is exclusively available to high school juniors, while other programs at KHSD ROP are open to both juniors and seniors.
As part of their training, students participate in clinical rotations at a local skilled nursing facility, providing them with practical, real-world experience.
KHSD ROP also offers a variety of other healthcare-related programs. These include a 1 year Medical Assistant program, a Pharmacy Technician program, and a two-semester Sports Medicine: Personal Training program.
CCVC offers two CNA programs: a full-time program that can be completed in 23 days, and a part-time 46 day program.
Both programs have received approval from California's Department of Public Health (CDPH), ensuring they meet state standards.
In addition to their CNA programs, CCVC provides several other healthcare-related courses. These include a BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification class, which is a 4-hour course, a 40-hour Home Health Aide (HHA) program, a 24-hour Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) program, and a 3-day CNA certification review.
Vocational Nursing: High Desert Medical College(HDMC)'s LVN program is full-time, with a total of 1,679 clock hours. There are a total of 7 LVN programs in Bakersfield.
Registered Nurse: HDMC has a 96 week RN/ADN program. The program is full-time, with a total of 2,168 clock hours. There are 5 RN programs in Bakersfield.
Clinical Medical Assistant: The Medical Assistant program at HDMC can be completed in 34 weeks. The program is "hybrid", with classwork being completed online, and the 160 hour externship being completed in-person.
It takes 34 weeks to complete the morning and afternoon classes, and 42 weeks to complete the evening classes.
There are 7 accredited Medical Assistant programs in Bakersfield.
For Bakersfield College and CSU-Bakersfield, CNA certification is a requirement to enroll. For the private school nursing programs, CNA certification is not a prerequisite. There are 6 other CNA programs in Bakersfield.
For other schools, especially community colleges in California, about half require CNA certification.