CNA Classes in Redding, CA: 4 State-Approved Programs
Redding has 4 CNA training programs on California's approved list. California requires 160 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Redding area is $44,880 a year, 6% below the California figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Redding
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Technology | 1755 Hilltop Drive, 96002 | (530) 224-1000 |
| Shasta College | 1400 Market Street Suite 8204, 96001 | (530) 339-3615 |
| West Harbor Training Center | 1838 South Street, 96001 | (530) 768-1999 |
| West Harbor Training Center-Redding | 1838 South Street, 96001 | (530) 768-1999 |
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 Redding
CMS lists 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Redding, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Redding.
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 Redding
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Redding
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 Redding
- How many CNA classes are in Redding, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Redding. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Redding?
- Typical CNA pay in the Redding area is $44,880 a year, or $21.58 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.
- How long is CNA training in Redding?
- Programs in Redding 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 Redding?
- 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 8 nursing homes in Redding.