6 Week CNA Classes Near Me: Everything About LGL College’s Accelerated Day Program in La Habra, CA
LGL College’s 6-week CNA Day Program is the fastest CDPH-approved path to CNA certification in the Orange County area — 160 hours, 8.5-hour weekdays, and a 96% first-attempt state exam pass rate.
LGL College’s 6-week CNA Day Program in La Habra: 3 weeks of online theory, 3 weeks of in-person clinical training, and an on-campus state exam. — IMAGE BRIEF: CNA student in scrubs actively engaged in clinical training, suggesting momentum and focus. Bright clinical lab setting. Competent, forward-moving energy. FILENAME: 6-week-cna-classes-near-me-orange-county-lgl-college-day-program.jpgSix weeks is the fastest schedule at which California’s mandatory 160 CNA training hours can be completed at a manageable daily intensity. It requires full weekday availability, but it produces the same state certification as a 12-week program — just in half the time. Here is exactly what those six weeks look like at LGL College in La Habra.
Do 6-Week CNA Classes Actually Exist in California?
Yes, and they are legitimate. California’s 160-hour CNA training requirement does not specify how many calendar weeks the program must run — only that the full 160 hours be completed before the state exam. A 6-week program running 8.5 hours per day, five days per week, delivers exactly 170 hours across 20 training days — meeting and exceeding the state minimum.
What makes 6-week programs less common than longer formats is not any legal barrier. It is scheduling practicality. Most students cannot commit to a full weekday schedule for six consecutive weeks. Programs that offer only the 6-week format lose the majority of their potential students. LGL College addresses this by offering all three formats — 6-week Day, 11-week Evening, and 12-week Weekend — at identical tuition and the same certification outcome.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM. 8.5 hours per day. Weeks 1–3: online theory. Weeks 4–6: in-person clinical training at approved facilities in La Habra and Orange County. State exam on campus after clinical completion.
Week-by-Week: How LGL College’s 6-Week Program Runs
The theory phase (Weeks 1–3) is delivered through LGL College’s online coursework platform. Students access material from home or any location with internet access, completing modules that cover the ten CDPH-mandated content areas. Theory is scheduled during the same 7 AM–3:30 PM window as clinical training, maintaining daily consistency.
The clinical phase (Weeks 4–6) is mandatory in-person attendance at approved skilled nursing facilities and long-term care centers in La Habra and surrounding Orange County. This is where students apply every theory concept to real patient care under direct supervision by a licensed nurse. Each of the nursing skills that may appear on the state exam is practiced repeatedly during these three weeks.
The state exam is taken on campus at LGL College’s La Habra location at the end of the program — typically in Week 6 or shortly after clinical completion.
What the 160 Hours Actually Covers
California’s 160-hour minimum is not arbitrary. It reflects the minimum instruction needed to safely perform CNA duties with real patients. Every hour is structured around content areas mandated by CDPH:
- Patient rights and nursing assistant legal responsibilities
- Safety, emergency, and disaster procedures
- Infection control and standard precautions (most frequently tested)
- Basic nursing skills: vital signs, bed baths, oral care, range of motion exercises
- Personal care and hygiene assistance
- Mental health and psychosocial needs
- Cognitive impairment care — minimum 6 CDPH-mandated hours on dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Nutrition and hydration support
- Communication, observation, and documentation
- Residents’ rights in long-term care settings
Who the 6-Week Day Program Is Right For
Strong Fit
- Unemployed or between jobs and able to commit fully for 6 weeks
- Recent high school graduates with a free summer before college or work
- Career changers with savings to cover 6 weeks without income
- Parents with daytime childcare fully covered for the duration
- Workers with approved leave of absence from current employer
- Students with a clear gap semester or academic pause
Better Served by Evening or Weekend
- Currently employed full- or part-time with no daytime flexibility
- Parents managing childcare without full daytime coverage
- Students taking other courses during weekday hours
- Anyone who cannot sustain 8.5-hour daily instruction consistently
- Workers needing to maintain income throughout training
There is no quality difference between the Day, Evening, and Weekend programs. All three lead to the same CDPH certification and the same state exam. The choice is entirely about which schedule works for your life — not about which program is “better.”
6-Week Day vs. 11-Week Evening vs. 12-Week Weekend
| Format | Duration | Daily Hours | Weekly Commitment | Certified By | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Program | 6 weeks | 8.5 hrs (Mon–Fri) | ~42.5 hrs | End of Week 6 | $2,300 |
| Evening Program | 11 weeks | 3–4 hrs (weekday evenings) | ~15–20 hrs | End of Week 11 | $2,300 |
| Weekend Program | 12 weeks | 12.5 hrs (Sat–Sun) | ~25 hrs | End of Week 12 | $2,300 |
All three formats include the same $2,300 all-in tuition covering BLS certification, live scan fingerprinting, course eBooks, and state exam fees. All three lead to on-campus state exam testing at LGL College’s La Habra location.
State Exam: On Campus After Week 6
LGL College is an approved California CNA state exam testing site. Day Program students take the NNAAP exam on campus in La Habra at the end of their clinical phase — using the same equipment, in the same building, with instructors who supervised their clinical training.
The California NNAAP exam has two components that must both be passed in the same testing session:
- Written knowledge test: Multiple-choice questions across all nursing assistant content domains. The written test rewards thorough theory instruction. Students who completed all three theory weeks with engagement in every content module score consistently well.
- Skills evaluation: Five nursing skills selected at random from the approved list. Candidates have 25 minutes. Critical steps — especially hand hygiene at every required moment — must be performed correctly or the skill fails. Three full consecutive weeks of clinical training at LGL College means these skills are recent, practiced, and embedded.
LGL College’s 96% first-attempt pass rate reflects both the theory depth and clinical rigor of the 6-week program. Students who attend every session, complete every module, and actively practice during clinical weeks pass the state exam on the first attempt at a rate that is among the highest in the region.
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What Happens After You Pass: From Certified to Employed
The timeline from Day Program enrollment to first paycheck at LGL College:
- Weeks 1–6: Training (theory + clinical)
- End of Week 6: State exam on campus. Written and skills results typically same-day or next-day.
- Days 1–5 post-exam: CDPH processes certification and lists your name on the California Nurse Aide Registry.
- Week 7–8: Job placement assistance through LGL College. Application to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and assisted living communities in Orange County and LA County.
- Week 8–9: First shift as a certified CNA. Starting wage in Orange County: $20–$24/hr.
What the 6-Week Day Program Costs
Tuition for the Day Program is $2,300 — the same as LGL College’s Evening and Weekend programs. This covers:
- 160 hours of CDPH-approved training (online theory + in-person clinical)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification card
- Live scan fingerprinting (coordinated by LGL College)
- Course eBooks
- California CNA state exam registration fees
- On-campus state exam testing at the La Habra location
- Job placement assistance after certification
Students arrange independently: physical examination ($50–$150), TB test ($20–$50), and scrubs ($30–$80). Total all-in cost to certification: approximately $2,400–$2,530.
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Enroll in 6-Week CNA Classes at LGL College
Mon–Fri, 7 AM–3:30 PM. CDPH-approved. 96% first-attempt pass rate. $2,300 all-in — BLS, live scan, eBooks & exam fees included. La Habra, CA.
Check Start Dates & Enroll →How to Enroll in the 6-Week Day Program
The Day Program fills the fastest of LGL College’s three formats. Enrollment steps:
- Call (562) 245-7336 or visit 618 E. Whittier Blvd, La Habra to confirm the next available Day Program start date.
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and Social Security Number. No GED required. Students 16 and older eligible.
- Pay $2,300 tuition. LGL College coordinates your live scan fingerprinting as part of enrollment.
- Arrange a physical exam and TB test independently after enrollment.
- Attend Weeks 1–3 online theory, Weeks 4–6 in-person clinical, then take the state exam on campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there 6 week CNA classes near me in California?
Yes. LGL College in La Habra, CA offers a 6-week CNA Day Program (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–3:30 PM) covering California’s required 160 training hours — 3 weeks of online theory followed by 3 weeks of in-person clinical training. CDPH-approved. 96% first-attempt state exam pass rate.
What is the fastest you can become a CNA?
The fastest path is 4–6 weeks through a full-time accelerated program. California requires 160 minimum training hours. LGL College’s Day Program completes in 6 weeks. Most students are registry-listed and job-ready within 8–9 weeks of starting enrollment.
Can you get your CNA in 2 weeks?
No. California requires a minimum of 160 training hours including in-person clinical time. Even at 8-hour daily sessions 7 days a week, this takes at least 3 weeks. A 2-week CNA certification is not possible under CDPH regulations.
How long is CNA training in California?
California requires a minimum of 160 hours. LGL College’s Day Program completes in 6 weeks (Mon–Fri, 8.5 hrs/day). Evening Program: 11 weeks. Weekend Program: 12 weeks. All formats cover identical content and lead to the same state certification.
What is included in LGL College’s 6-week CNA Day Program?
The $2,300 tuition includes 160 hours of CDPH-approved training (3 weeks online theory + 3 weeks in-person clinical), BLS certification, live scan fingerprinting, course eBooks, and California state exam registration fees. On-campus state exam testing at the La Habra location included.
Is LGL College’s 6-week program near Orange County?
Yes. LGL College is at 618 E. Whittier Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631 — at the LA–Orange County border. Accessible from the 60, 5, 57, and 91 freeways. Serves students from Brea, Fullerton, Anaheim Hills, Yorba Linda, Whittier, La Mirada, Hacienda Heights, and Norwalk — all within 20 minutes.
