CNA Classes in Chula Vista, CA: 5 State-Approved Programs
Chula Vista has 5 CNA training programs on California's approved list. California requires 160 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Chula Vista area is $48,070 a year, about the same as the California figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Chula Vista
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dalrada Career Institute | 542 Broadway Suite T, 91910 | (858) 278-9800 |
| Dalrada Career Institute | 542 Broadway Suite Q, 91910 | (858) 278-9800 |
| Healthcare Science Academy | 2086 Otay Lakes Road, 91913 | (619) 882-0421 |
| Healthcare Science Academy | 2086 Otay Lakes Road, 91915 | (619) 882-0421 |
| San Diego Medical College | 821 Kuhn Drive #103, 91914 | (619) 271-0700 |
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 Chula Vista
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Chula Vista, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Chula Vista.
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 Chula Vista
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Chula Vista
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 Chula Vista
- How many CNA classes are in Chula Vista, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Chula Vista. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Chula Vista?
- Typical CNA pay in the Chula Vista area is $48,070 a year, or $23.11 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.
- How long is CNA training in Chula Vista?
- Programs in Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista?
- 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 3 nursing homes in Chula Vista.