CNA Classes in San Jose, CA: 14 State-Approved Programs
San Jose has 14 CNA training programs on California's approved list. California requires 160 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the San Jose area is $56,840 a year, 19% above the California figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in San Jose
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aprende Health Careers Institute | 3286 S. White Road, 95148 | (877) 889-2424 |
| Aprende Health Careers Institute | 3286 South White Road, 95148 | (877) 889-2424 |
| Caring Hands School of Nursing | 6155 Almaden Expressway Suite 130, 95120 | (831) 809-1439 |
| Diamond School of Nursing | 1762 Technology Drive #115, 95110 | (408) 850-0040 |
| Diamond School of Nursing | 1762 Technolgy Drive, Suite 115, 95110 | (408) 850-0040 |
| Edward Medical Training Center | 1913 O'Toole Way, 95131 | (408) 661-8774 |
| Evergreen Valley College | 3095 Yerba Buena Road, 95135 | (408) 274-7900 |
| Golden Heart School of Nursing | 5671 Santa Teresa Blvd., Suite 212, 95123 | (408) 677-8443 |
| Reachpoint Nurse Education Center | 1210 S Bascome Ave. Ste 123, 95128 | (408) 692-4110 |
| Reachpoint Nurse Education Center | 1210 S Bascome Ave. Ste123, 95128 | (408) 692-4110 |
| Reachpoint Nurse Education Center | 1210 S Bascom Ave Ste. 123, 95128 | (408) 692-4110 |
| Silver Peak Accelerated Learning Program of California | 2971 Kentridge Drive, 95133 | (669) 208-5139 |
| S.J. Institute of Nursing | 1620 Oakland Road Suite D201, 95131 | (408) 705-7648 |
| S.J. Institute of Nursing | 1620 Oakland Road, Suite D201, 95131 | (408) 705-7648 |
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 San Jose
CMS lists 19 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in San Jose, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in San Jose.
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 San Jose
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in San Jose
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)
- Fresno (13)
- Bakersfield (12)
- Anaheim (11)
- Riverside (11)
- Long Beach (9)
- El Cajon (8)
- Modesto (8)
- San Bernardino (8)
- Norwalk (7)
Questions about CNA classes in San Jose
- How many CNA classes are in San Jose, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 14 CNA programs in San Jose. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in San Jose?
- Typical CNA pay in the San Jose area is $56,840 a year, or $27.33 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.
- How long is CNA training in San Jose?
- Programs in San Jose 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 San Jose?
- 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 19 nursing homes in San Jose.