nwendel

Awesome, thanks! Seriously, thanks. I will definitely call them tomorrow. Yeah, maybe there are cheaper options out there. Really, the only source of confusion in all this is the number of private, for-profit programs out there. Some of them might have better deals than the Red Cross, but in terms of narrowing them down, I don't know where to start. I can see why Red Cross charges so much—it's just the most convenient. It turns out West LA College offers a 9-week program... I'm calling them tomorrow, too. It'd be nice to start before September, though. On Sunday, I'll get to talk to a few CNAs at the hospital I volunteer at. See what comes of that.

Cool, yeah, sounds like a paid version of my current volunteer job...

Thanks, good to know. What kind of facility do you work in? Or do you jump around?

Thanks for your replies, guys. I don't know what's up with the Red Cross, they would be my first choice I guess but it doesn't seem like they're offering any courses. Back in January or February I checked out the training within 25 miles of me and a month's time, there were options. Now when I try to filter CNA classes within 80 miles and over an entire year from now, nothing comes up at all. However, other kinds of classes do give results. I'm guessing they haven't yet scheduled classes for the whole year. I'm still surprised there was nothing at all, though. I'm planning to call them tomorrow. Personally I'm in the San Fernando Valley, but I appreciate the OC suggestions. I'll check out West LA College too. LA Valley College (which is LACC and very close to me) has a CNA course, but it's 20 weeks (http://lavc.edu/continuinged/cte.html#cna)... That's longer than most people would prefer, I think.

That's true, but the list (which is here) doesn't tell you anything about each program, and is for all of California. It's not very practical to go through the five page alphabetical list of programs in LA County to see which ones look good. And while I could narrow it down a little by the "City" column, there's still a huge amount near me. Besides, like I said, I'm wondering more about which ones people have experience with. This list will be helpful to double check programs as being accredited, though.

Hi all, I'm thinking of becoming a CNA and am looking to find out about the programs available in my area. Most of the websites that do this for you are kind of shady, so I want to ask real people. Also there is already an old topic on this here, but it's out of date and closed. I'd like to make a new one that's a more thorough resource for any Southern California prospective CNAs out there. If you became a certified nursing assistant in Southern California, I think a lot of people could benefit from hearing where you went, how you liked it, whether it prepared you for the exam, and whether it prepared you for the actual work. Does where you go affect how potential employers see you? Also, feel free to chime in about how it's going if you're currently in a CNA program. By the way, I have another topic here if you feel like taking a look.

Hi, I am thinking about becoming a CNA. I am wondering if there is anyone has any experience with part-time CNA-certified work... Is there much out there? Particularly in Southern California. I'm a community college student but have a light course load. I think I could probably work 20-30 hours per week while in school. By the way, I have another topic here if you feel like taking a look.