Why become a CNA?

Start your healthcare career in just 6 weeks with East Bay CNA Academy. Our CDPH-approved Nurse Assistant Training Program includes classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and supervised clinical experience.
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Why choose East Bay CNA Academy?
East Bay CNA Academy offers a supportive and hands-on CNA training experience with a focus on student success.

What makes us different:

Small class sizes

Affordable tuition

Hands-on skills lab training

Local Concord location

Supportive nurse instructors

Clinical training experience

Payment plan option available

Great for pre-nursing and healthcare career students

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What you’ll learn

Our curriculum is designed to follow California NATP training requirements and includes:

• Vital signs

• Infection control

• Body mechanics

• Transfers and ambulation

• Feeding and nutrition

• Personal care skills

• Resident rights

• Communication

• Dementia care

• Clinical professionalism
  
  
  Hands-on skills lab
  
  You’ll train in a fully equipped skills lab that mirrors a real skilled nursing facility.
  
  
  Clinical training experience
  
  Every student completes 100 hours of hands-on clinical training at one of our partner skilled nursing facilities in the East Bay. You’ll work directly with residents under the supervision of licensed nurses, gaining experience that employers look for.
  
  This experience helps students build confidence and gain the type of hands-on training employers value.

Clinical Sites

Stonebrook Post Acute

4367 Concord Blvd

Concord , CA 94521

Legacy Post Acute Care

1790 Muir Rd

Martinez, CA 94553

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Tuition: $2,000* If Paid in Full (Includes student materials, scrubs, stethoscope, gait belt, analog watch.)

Payment plan available

Small class sizes — only 15 students per cohort

Who should enroll?

Our CNA program is perfect for:

• Anyone starting a new career
• Pre-nursing and pre-medical students
• Caregivers wanting formal training
• Individuals seeking stable, rewarding employment
• CNAs transferring from other states
• Anyone who wants to make a difference in patients’ lives

If you’re motivated, compassionate, and ready to learn, you’ll thrive here.

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Upcoming start dates

We offer weekday CNA training cohorts throughout the year. Seats are limited to 15 students per cohort, and early enrollment is recommended.

August 24th-Oct 2nd 2026

(Enrollment Will Close August 15th,2026)

October 12th- November 20th 2026

(Enrollment Will Close Sept 26,2026)

November 23, 2026-December 28, 2026(Enrollment will end Nov 14th 2026)

(No class on Nov 26-27 and Dec 24-25)

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Ready to start your CNA journey?

Your new career begins with one step. Join a supportive community, learn from experienced nurses, and prepare a future you can be proud of.

East Bay CNA Academy is approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). (S-2881)