CNA Classes in Sonora, CA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Sonora 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 Sonora
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia College | 11600 Columbia College Drive, 95370 | (209) 575-6931 |
| Columbia College | 11600 Columbia College Drive, 95370 | (209) 588-5100 |
| Modesto Junior College | 430 North Washington Street, 95370 | (209) 575-6931 |
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 Sonora
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Sonora, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Sonora.
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 Sonora
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 Sonora
- How many CNA classes are in Sonora, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Sonora. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Sonora?
- Programs in Sonora 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 Sonora?
- 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 Sonora.