How many CNA classes are in Petaluma, CA?

California's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Petaluma. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How much do CNAs make in Petaluma?

Typical CNA pay in the Petaluma area is $49,240 a year, or $23.67 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.

How long is CNA training in Petaluma?

Programs in Petaluma follow California's requirement of 160 training hours, including 100 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.

CNA Classes in Petaluma, CA: 3 State-Approved Programs

Petaluma has 3 CNA training programs on California's approved list. California requires 160 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Petaluma area is $49,240 a year, 3% above the California figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Petaluma

160 hrs

Training California requires

$49,240

Typical CNA pay, Petaluma area

Nursing homes in Petaluma

CNA programs in Petaluma

Each program below appears on California's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.

State-approved CNA programs in Petaluma
Program	Address	Phone
Alpha First Medical Academy	1129 Industrial Avenue Suite 207, 94942	(707) 230-2263
Alpha First Medical Academy	1129 Industrial Ave Ste 207, 94952	(707) 230-2263
Alpha First Medical Academy	1129 Industrial Avenue Suite 207, 94952	(707) 230-2263

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 Petaluma

CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Petaluma, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Petaluma.

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 Petaluma

$49,240

Petaluma area · $23.67 an hour

$47,630

California

$42,260

United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Petaluma

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.

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Questions about CNA classes in Petaluma

How many CNA classes are in Petaluma, CA?: California's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Petaluma. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How much do CNAs make in Petaluma?: Typical CNA pay in the Petaluma area is $49,240 a year, or $23.67 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.
How long is CNA training in Petaluma?: Programs in Petaluma 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 Petaluma?: 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 5 nursing homes in Petaluma.