CNA Classes in Compton, CA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Compton has 3 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 Compton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compton College | 1111 East Artesia Boulevard, 90221 | (310) 900-1600 |
| Mahoney University School of Healthcare, Llc | 1315 North Bullis Road Suite #2, 90221 | (310) 738-0731 |
| Mahoney University School of Healthcare, Llc | 1315 North Bullis Road Suite #2, 90221 | (310) 621-9281 |
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 Compton
CMS lists 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in Compton, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Compton.
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 Compton
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 Compton
- How many CNA classes are in Compton, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Compton. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Compton?
- Programs in Compton 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 Compton?
- 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 1 nursing home in Compton.