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CDPH-approved Nurse Assistant training

Nurse Assistant Training Program

Prepare for entry-level work as a Certified Nursing Assistant through classroom instruction, hands-on skills practice and supervised clinical training.

Skills practice with a training manikin at Bell Healthcare Training School
Total training160 hours
Classroom theory60 hours
Supervised clinical100 hours
Total program cost$1,850
Passing grade70% minimum
SchedulesFull-time · Part-time · Weekend
Choose your next step

Choose a schedule that fits your life.

Each format includes 160 hours of training. Select View CNA Classes to compare current dates and live availability by schedule.

Weekdays

Full-Time

Monday–Friday · 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Typically 4–5 weeksView CNA Classes
AM schedule

Part-Time Morning

Monday–Friday · 7:00 AM–11:00 AM

Typically 9 weeksView CNA Classes
PM schedule

Part-Time Evening

Monday–Friday · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM

Typically 9 weeksView CNA Classes
A clear path forward

What happens next.

  1. Choose an available class and enter your contact information.
  2. Pay the $100 reservation through secure checkout. Confirm your payment and class booking.
  3. Open your personal portal, arrange remaining tuition or funding, and complete required documents.
  4. Bell reviews your file, completes required school signatures, and confirms clearance to start.
What you will learn

Practical training for real responsibilities.

  • Personal care and activities of daily living
  • Infection prevention and resident safety
  • Vital signs, mobility and positioning
  • Communication, documentation and residents’ rights
  • Skills and knowledge used in state-exam preparation
Before you begin

Enrollment requirements.

  • Minimum age: 16
  • Government-issued identification
  • Completed enrollment documents
  • Health examination and TB clearance
  • Live Scan and required background clearance
  • Reliable email and internet access for digital materials

Additional health or vaccination documentation may be required by the assigned clinical facility. Completing Bell’s program earns a certificate of completion; California CNA certification requires completion of applicable state certification requirements, including the state examination.

Quick answers

CNA Training questions.

Details to help you choose your next step.

Where are Bell’s CNA classes held?

Bell Healthcare Training School is located at 42402 10th Street W, Suite F, Lancaster, California. The school serves students from Lancaster, Palmdale and communities throughout the Antelope Valley.

Does Bell offer evening or weekend CNA classes?

Yes. Bell offers multiple schedules based on current availability, including full-time weekday, part-time morning, part-time evening and weekend CNA training options.

How long is Bell’s CNA training program?

The Nurse Assistant Training Program includes 160 hours: 60 hours of classroom theory and 100 hours of supervised clinical training. Full-time training is typically completed in 4–5 weeks, while part-time and weekend schedules take longer.

Is Bell’s Nurse Assistant program state approved?

Bell Healthcare Training School is approved by the California Department of Public Health as a Nurse Assistant training school and is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

How much does the CNA program cost?

The total CNA program cost is $1,850. Payment arrangements and certain agency-funded pathways may be available. Eligibility and approval depend on the applicable payment or funding program.

Need help choosing?

Talk with Bell Admissions.

Ask about this program

We can help you confirm eligibility, availability and the correct next step.

Your next step

Find your CNA class.

View current dates and availability, then begin enrollment. The $100 reservation is part of the $1,850 total—not an additional tuition charge.

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