CNA Classes in Santa Clara, CA: 4 State-Approved Programs
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara area is $56,840 a year, 19% above the California figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Santa Clara
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Nursing Institute | 1825 De La Cruz Blvd 105, 95050 | (669) 207-9115 |
| Golden Valley Nursing Institute | 1825 De La Cruz #105, 95050 | (408) 970-5025 |
| Golden Valley Nursing Institute | 1825 De La Cruz Blvd #105, 95050 | (408) 970-5025 |
| Mission College | 3000 Mission College Blvd. Ms-19, 95054 | (408) 855-5303 |
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 Santa Clara
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Santa Clara, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Santa Clara.
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 Santa Clara
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Santa Clara
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 Santa Clara
- How many CNA classes are in Santa Clara, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Santa Clara. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Santa Clara?
- Typical CNA pay in the Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
- Programs in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
- 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 2 nursing homes in Santa Clara.