Educate · Empower · Excel
The Osborne Institute of Healthcare Education was founded with one purpose — to open the door to meaningful healthcare careers for people in the Los Angeles community and beyond.
Building Healthcare Careers, One Student at a Time
At The Osborne Institute, we believe that access to quality healthcare education should never be out of reach. Our mission is to educate, empower, and prepare students to excel as Certified Nursing Assistants — providing compassionate, skilled care to patients across Los Angeles and beyond.
We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment where every student — regardless of background — has the tools, guidance, and hands-on training they need to pass the California CNA state exam and launch a rewarding career in healthcare.
- State-approved CNA certification program
- Experienced, credentialed healthcare instructors
- Small class sizes for personalized attention
- Job placement support after graduation
What We Stand For
Everything we do at Osborne is guided by these core principles.
Compassion
We train students not just to perform clinical tasks, but to care deeply for the patients they serve.
Excellence
We hold ourselves and our students to the highest standards of education and professional practice.
Community
We are rooted in the Los Angeles community and committed to creating opportunity for everyone.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, honesty, and accountability in everything we do.
Empowerment
We give students the confidence, skills, and credentials to take control of their futures.
Inclusion
Our doors are open to all — regardless of background, experience, or where you're starting from.
Learn From Real Healthcare Professionals
Every instructor at The Osborne Institute brings real-world clinical experience to the classroom. You're not learning from a textbook alone — you're learning from professionals who've worked in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home care settings across Los Angeles.
All instructors hold active California nursing credentials and bring years of bedside experience to every lesson.
With small cohorts, instructors know every student by name and can tailor guidance to individual learning needs.
Our instructors align every lesson with the California CNA state exam, so you know exactly what to expect on test day.
Beyond the classroom, our instructors serve as mentors — helping students navigate job applications, interviews, and their first roles in healthcare.
State-Approved & Fully Accredited
The Osborne Institute of Healthcare Education is approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to operate a Nurse Assistant Training Program. Our curriculum meets all state requirements for CNA certification, ensuring that every graduate is fully qualified to sit for the California CNA state exam.
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) approved
- Meets all state CNA training hour requirements
- Approved clinical training sites across Los Angeles
- Graduates eligible to sit for the California CNA state exam
A Real Training Environment
Our Los Angeles training facility is equipped with everything you need to practice the skills you'll use on the job — before you ever step into a clinical site.
Hands-on clinical hours are completed at our partnered clinical sites, giving students real patient care experience in professional healthcare settings.
Modern classrooms designed for focused learning, with both in-person and hybrid online theory options.
We have established relationships with healthcare facilities across Los Angeles where students complete their required clinical rotation hours.
Centrally located in LA, with accessible public transportation options for students throughout the region.
