CNA Classes in Ventura, CA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Ventura 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 Ventura area is $46,800 a year, about the same as the California figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Ventura
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School of Nursing | 5500 Telegraph Rd, Suite 145, 93003 | (805) 654-1500 |
| Ventura College | 4667 Telegraph Road, 93003 | (805) 289-6342 |
| Ventura County Care Academy | 877 S. Victoria Avenue, Suite 220, 93003 | (805) 795-1770 |
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 Ventura
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ventura, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Ventura.
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 Ventura
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Ventura
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 Ventura
- How many CNA classes are in Ventura, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Ventura. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Ventura?
- Typical CNA pay in the Ventura area is $46,800 a year, or $22.50 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.
- How long is CNA training in Ventura?
- Programs in Ventura 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 Ventura?
- 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 3 nursing homes in Ventura.