Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
***New Cohort Starts August 6, 2025!***
Poway Adult School offers a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course that covers basic nursing skills, medical terminology, and basic anatomy and physiology. Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the California State Nurse Assistant Certification exam. The course is taught by a licensed nurse or licensed vocational nurse.
Instructional Format
Lectures (Theory) are held on Zoom, while clinical sessions are conducted at a North County Skilled Nursing Facility. The course runs for 17 weeks, with meeting held every Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Zoom (60 hours Theory).
Weekend clinical rotations are either Schedule "A" (Saturdays) or Schedule "B" (Sunday) from 7:30am-4:00pm (100 hours Clinical Skills).
Additionally, practice labs and in-person meetings are held at Del Norte High School*. Registered students will receive the Zoom link before the first day of class.
📍 Del Norte High School, 16601 Nighthawk Ln, San Diego, CA 92127, Room P-116.
Del Norte High School map to classroom parking area on campus
Fall Cohort Starts August 6, 2025!
The Fall 2025 CNA program runs from August 6 - December 7, 2025. To register, you must attend a free information session, where you’ll learn about the program, course requirements, tuition, and enrollment process. Our team will also be available to answer any questions.
For more details, contact Miki Blanchard at [email protected].
Reserve your spot today!
Register in advance to our mandatory information session here or call Poway Adult School to reserve your seat (858) 668-4024. The Zoom link will be emailed to registered students before the session.
Session Dates:
Session 1: Tuesday, May 6 | 5:00-6:30 PM | Online
Session 2: Tuesday, May 20 | 5:00-6:30 PM | Online
Session 3: Tuesday, June 3 | 5:00-6:30 PM | Online
Session 4: Tuesday, June 17 | 5:00-6:30 PM | Online
Fall 2025 Class Schedule
Link here to FALL 2025 Class Schedule A (Saturday Clinical Rotation)*** coming soon
Link here to Winter 2025 Class Schedule B (Sunday Clinical Rotation)***coming soon
📌 Mandatory First Class (In-Person): Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM
All registered students are required to attend the first night mandatory in-person meeting
📍 Address: Del Norte High School, Room P-116, 16601 Nighthawk Ln, San Diego, CA 92127
Program Costs
The total registration fee is $995, which includes an electronic textbook and workbook, as well as a $50 scrubs voucher. Additional Fees of $200+ to include but not limited to:
✔ Medical Examination, vaccinations, TB tests and screenings
✔ CPR/BLS training
✔ Clean, closed toe athletic shoes
✔ State Certification Exam $120 - $130 (subject to change based on testing company)
Students can enroll in the payment plan by registering with a $250 down payment, followed by four additional payments of $186.25. To register with a payment plan, call the Poway Adult School office at (858) 668-4024.
Scholarships are available for qualified students, with more information provided during the informational session.
Student Requirements- A Student Requirement Checklist and any required paperwork will be sent to registered students prior to the start of class
✔ Live Scan Background Check (conducted on the first night of class) – see Criminal Record Review*
✔ Social Security Card
✔ Drivers License (names on all forms of ID need to match)
✔ Physical Examination, current TB test, Paperwork and Vaccine History
✔ California Department of Public Health Form
✔ CPR/BLS certificate
✔ Computer or laptop, Zoom and access to a strong internet connection
✔ Laptops may be checked out for use for the duration of the course
*Criminal Record Review |
Attendance, Participation, and Completion Requirements
Full attendance is mandatory. Students may make up one theory (4 hours) and one clinical (8 hours) session within designated times. To qualify for the State certification exam, students must complete 60 theory hours and 100 clinical hours with a minimum 75% passing grade.
Steps to Complete Before Starting Class
Drops and Refund Policy
Overview of Certification and Training Agencies
The School is your training provider. Other agencies have roles in the completion of you receiving your State certification. Please be aware of those agencies and their contact information!
Poway Adult School 2024-2025 CNA Student Handbook
California Department of Public Health
Download a Credentia NATP Candidate Handbook and more here
Association for Certified Nurse Assistants
Job Market Info and more
Your Goals, Our Data
This course is provided by State funds and your fees. In order for the School to comply with State requirements, we need to collect information from students about their goals, job outcomes and starting salaries when hired after our programs. Please help us by answering the data questions when asked during and after your class.
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