CNA Classes in Bakersfield, CA: 12 State-Approved Programs
Bakersfield has 12 CNA training programs on California's approved list. California requires 160 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Bakersfield area is $46,130 a year, 3% below the California figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Bakersfield
Each program below appears on California's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Health Careers Inc | 1701 Westwind Drive Suite 222, 93301 | (510) 798-5094 |
| Bakersfield Adult School | 2727 F Street, 93301 | (661) 861-1151 |
| Bakersfield College | 1801 Panorama Drive, 93305 | (661) 395-4281 |
| Bakersfield College - Mcfarland Learning Center | 559 Fifth Street, 93250 | (661) 395-4281 |
| Bakersfield College - Southwest | 9400 Camino Media, 93311 | (661) 395-4281 |
| Bakersfield College Southwest | 9400 Camino Media, 93311 | (661) 395-4281 |
| Cellan Education Resources | 3210 Stine Road, 93309 | (559) 920-0224 |
| Christian Central Valley College | 2901 H Street, Suite 110, 93301 | (661) 861-0877 |
| Elliott Healthcare Services | 1601 H Street, Suite 102, 93301 | (661) 444-6418 |
| High Desert Medical College | 2000 24Th Street, 93301 | (661) 579-2901 |
| Kern High School District | 7301 Old River Road, 93311 | (661) 397-7301 |
| Kern Valley Career Center | 1401 Commercial Way Suite 220, 93309 | (661) 843-7711 |
Programs: CDPH ATCS/TPRU (official list), mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Bakersfield
CMS lists 10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Bakersfield, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Bakersfield.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Bakersfield
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Bakersfield
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take California's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the California Nurse Assistant Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the California registry works.
CNA classes in other California cities
- Los Angeles (31)
- Sacramento (17)
- San Diego (17)
- San Jose (14)
- Fresno (13)
- Anaheim (11)
- Riverside (11)
- Long Beach (9)
- El Cajon (8)
- Modesto (8)
- San Bernardino (8)
- Norwalk (7)
Questions about CNA classes in Bakersfield
- How many CNA classes are in Bakersfield, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 12 CNA programs in Bakersfield. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Bakersfield?
- Typical CNA pay in the Bakersfield area is $46,130 a year, or $22.18 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.
- How long is CNA training in Bakersfield?
- Programs in Bakersfield follow California's requirement of 160 training hours, including 100 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Bakersfield?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 10 nursing homes in Bakersfield.