CNA Program Orange County

A Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA, is a healthcare professional who helps patients with daily care needs such as bathing, dressing, mobility, comfort, and basic vital signs. CNAs work closely with nurses and support patient care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home-health settings.

CNAs assist patients with everyday care and support the nursing team — helping with mobility, hygiene, feeding, and comfort, observing changes in condition, and recording vital signs while helping maintain a safe, supportive care environment.

To become a CNA in California, you complete a state-approved CNA program and become eligible for the California CNA state exam. At LGL College, students complete online theory plus in-person clinical training, then take the CNA state exam on campus in La Habra.

Yes. LGL College offers CNA classes in La Habra, California at 618 E. Whittier Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631. Students can choose from day, evening, and weekend CNA classes depending on availability and scheduling needs.

Yes. LGL College offers flexible CNA class schedules — day, evening, and weekend classes — so you can choose a format that works best with work, family, or other responsibilities.

It depends on the schedule you choose. The day CNA program is 6 weeks, the evening program is 11 weeks, and the weekend program is 12 weeks. Each format includes online theory followed by in-person clinical training.

No GED or high school diploma is required to enroll. Students complete Live Scan fingerprinting and a health/TB clearance before clinical training. Contact our admissions team for the current minimum age and any documentation needed to start.

The California CNA state exam has two parts: a written (knowledge) test and a hands-on skills evaluation. At LGL College you take the state exam on campus in La Habra after completing the program, so training and testing stay in one place.

Yes. LGL College is an approved CNA testing site and administers the California CNA state exam on campus in La Habra after program completion — keeping training and testing in one place, with a 99% pass rate.

Yes. All CNA students complete a CDPH background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) to be licensed in California. At LGL College, your Live Scan fingerprinting is already included in the program cost.

It depends. Before the fingerprint background check, it's best to review California's list of disqualifying convictions. If a disqualifying conviction applies, you may still be able to enroll with a Certificate of Rehabilitation. Our admissions team can help you understand your options.

After the online theory portion, students complete in-person clinical training in La Habra. Your clinical schedule and externship details are communicated during the program.

LGL College offers a hybrid CNA program: you complete the theory portion online, then complete in-person clinical training in La Habra. This gives you flexibility while still providing the hands-on practice the CNA role requires.

Yes — ask our admissions team about bilingual support and clases de CNA en español. We help Spanish-speaking students across Orange County and Los Angeles begin their CNA training.

The Certified Nurse Assistant Program is $2,300, and the total cost includes the BLS card, Live Scan fingerprints, eBooks, and test fee. Monthly payment plans are available through Affirm, with options starting at $96/month for qualified students.

Yes. Flexible monthly payment plans are available through Affirm — starting at $96/month for qualified students — so you can spread the cost of your CNA program over time.

A CNA is the fastest entry point into healthcare — certifiable in weeks — providing hands-on patient care under nurse supervision. LVNs and RNs require longer training and have a wider scope. Many students start as a CNA to enter the field quickly, then advance to LVN or RN later.

CNA pay in California is among the highest in the nation, with strong demand across Los Angeles and Orange County in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, clinics, and home health. See our Careers & Salary section for current California CNA salary ranges.

Yes. LGL College offers job placement assistance to help graduates pursue entry-level roles in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and home-health settings.

After completing CNA training and passing the state exam, graduates may pursue opportunities in hospitals, medical clinics, rehabilitation centers, nursing and retirement facilities, in-home medical services, home health and hospice agencies, congregate living health facilities, and long-term care facilities.

LGL College offers CNA training in La Habra for students across Orange County and surrounding areas. With flexible scheduling, hybrid training, the state exam on campus, and job placement assistance, it's a strong option for students looking for CNA classes near Orange County.