CNA Classes in Carson, CA: 5 State-Approved Programs
Carson has 5 CNA training programs on California's approved list. California requires 160 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in California is $47,630 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Carson
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&E Career Institute, Inc | 454 East Carson Plaza Suite 102, 90746 | (310) 819-8576 |
| Broad Spectrum Healthcare Academy | 550 East Carson Plaza Drive Suite 208, 90746 | (310) 598-5400 |
| Class Act Training Center | 460 E Carson Plaza Drive Suite 220, 90746 | (310) 817-5480 |
| Hhh School of Nursing Llc | 17420 South Avalon Blvd Suite 100, 90726 | (310) 864-5989 |
| Hhh School of Nursing Llc | 17420 Avalon Boulevard Suite 101, 90746 | (310) 864-5989 |
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 Carson
CMS lists no certified nursing home with a Carson address. Nursing homes across California show staffing and turnover by city.
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 Carson
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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)
- Bakersfield (12)
- Anaheim (11)
- Riverside (11)
- Long Beach (9)
- El Cajon (8)
- Modesto (8)
- San Bernardino (8)
Questions about CNA classes in Carson
- How many CNA classes are in Carson, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Carson. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Carson?
- Programs in Carson 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 Carson?
- 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.