CNA instructor teaching CPR and clinical skills at The Osborne Institute
Our Programs

Start Your Healthcare Career

Our state-approved CNA certification program gives you the clinical skills, knowledge, and confidence to launch a meaningful career in patient care.

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The Program

CNA Certification Training

Our comprehensive program meets all California Department of Public Health requirements and prepares you fully for the state CNA certification exam.

Program Length
7 Weeks

Intensive training designed to get you certified and working as quickly as possible.

Class Size
Small Cohorts

Personalized attention from day one. Instructors know your name and your progress.

Certification
State Approved

Fully approved by the California Department of Public Health for CNA certification.

Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Our curriculum covers everything required by the state — plus the real-world skills that make you stand out to employers.

Patient Care Fundamentals

  • Patient Care Skills
  • Personal Care & Hygiene
  • Vital Signs
  • Nutrition & feeding assistance
  • Long-Term Care Skills

Safety & Infection Control

  • Infection Control
  • Safety Procedures
  • Fall prevention & restraint alternatives
  • Emergency procedures & CPR
  • Patient rights & dignity

Clinical Skills

  • Clinical hours at partner facilities
  • Hands-On Skills Lab
  • Communication & Documentation
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Restorative care techniques

Exam Preparation

  • State Exam Preparation
  • Written test review sessions
  • Skills demonstration practice
  • Test-taking strategies
  • Mock exams & feedback
Nyesha Taylor and instructor demonstrating clinical skills to CNA students at The Osborne Institute
Hands-On Clinical Skills

Learn From Experienced Healthcare Professionals

Every instructor at Osborne has real-world clinical experience. You're not just learning from a textbook — you're learning from professionals who've worked in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care settings across Los Angeles.

Our program is fully online — theory is delivered live by a licensed instructor. Your hands-on clinical hours are completed at our partnered clinical sites, where you'll have access to real patient care settings and an extensive video library to reinforce every skill.

  • Vital signs, transfers & patient care techniques
  • Access to extensive skills video library
  • Direct instruction from credentialed healthcare professionals
  • Clinical rotations at partner healthcare facilities
Schedule Options

Four Ways to Train

We built our schedule around real life. Pick the format that works for you.

Day Classes

Full-time weekday classes for students who want to complete their certification as quickly as possible.

  • Monday – Friday daytime hours
  • Fastest path to certification
  • Ideal for career changers & new graduates

Evening Classes

Train at night while keeping your current job or daytime commitments.

  • Weekday evening schedule
  • Work days, train nights
  • Same curriculum, same certification

Weekend Classes

In-person classes on Saturdays and Sundays for those with weekday obligations.

  • Saturday & Sunday in-person sessions
  • Great for working professionals
  • Full hands-on clinical training

Hybrid Online + Weekend Labs

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Our program is fully online — theory is delivered live by a licensed instructor. Clinical hours are completed at our partnered clinical sites, and you'll have access to an extensive video library to reinforce every skill. Anyone is welcome — as long as you can make it to your assigned clinical site.

  • Live online theory instruction
  • Clinical hours at partnered healthcare facilities
  • Extensive video library for skill reinforcement
  • Open to students anywhere who can reach their assigned site

Ready to Get Started?

Enrollment is open now. Choose your schedule and take the first step toward your CNA certification.

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