Start Your CNA
Journey Today!
We offer a state-approved hybrid CNA training program that combines convenient online coursework with hands-on clinical experience — designed to prepare you for a successful career in healthcare.
✔ No prerequisites required
✔ 100% California Department of Public Health (CDPH) approved
✔ Flexible online classes + in-person clinicals
✔ Experienced RN instructors
✔ Fast-track program — complete in just a few weeks
✔ Payment plans available
Whether you’re starting your first healthcare job or making a career change, our online CNA training course makes it easy and affordable to get started.
Can’t wait? Enroll now for our next upcoming CNA class — limited seats available!
About Our Online CNA Program
Health Star Academy's CDPH-approved Online CNA Program offers the perfect blend of flexibility and hands-on training. Through our hybrid format, students complete online coursework at their own pace while gaining real-world experience at one of our three clinical training sites -- one in Lodi and two in Stockton- with additional Bay Area locations coming soon.
Our program is designed not just to teach skills, but to set students up for the long-terms success. Many of our student graduates have gone on to secured CNA positions immediately after completion of the program.
At Health Star Academy, our goal is simple: to provide quality, affordable training that empowers every student to build a stable career in healthcare, serve their communities with confidence, and open the door to future opportunities
Our Mission
Our Team
Start a Rewarding Career in Healthcare
Program Details
Our Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP) consists of 160 total hours, including 60 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of hands-on clinical training. This comprehensive course is approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
To be eligible for the California State Certification Exam, students must attend all required classes and achieve a minimum passing score of 70% or higher.
This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to begin a successful career as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
Hybrid Education Model: Theory Instruction - Online
Clinical Instruction at Local nursing facilities.
Class Schedule Options
We offer flexible scheduling to meet your needs, whether you prefer weekday or weekend training.
Daytime Program
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Classroom: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Clinical: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Duration: Approximately 23 days (about 6 weeks)
Weekend Program
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Theory and Clinical: Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Duration: Approximately 18 days (about 9 weeks)
Clinical Training & Instruction
Hands-on clinical training is a required part of our CNA program and is conducted at approved local healthcare facilities. This real-world experience allows students to apply classroom knowledge in a supervised patient care setting.
Clinical hours are held at one of the following locations:
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Meadowood Health and Rehabilitation Center – Stockton, CA
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Lodi Creek Post-Acute – Lodi, CA
Our partnerships with these respected facilities ensure that students receive high-quality, real-world instruction from experienced healthcare professionals.
Find Upcoming Classes
New CNA Training Classes start every month at Health Star Academy. Visit our Upcoming Classes page to view start dates and secure your seat in the next cohort.
Financial Assistance & Flexible Payment Options
At Health Star Academy, we believe financial barriers should never hold you back from a rewarding healthcare career. That's why we've partnered with trusted organizations to provide affordable payment solutions for our CNA students.
Self-Help Federal Credit Union
- Payment plans, loans, and financing support available for eligible students
📍 3255 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton, CA 95219
Contact: Ennis Frost, Branch Manager
📧 ennis.frost@self-help.org
Denefits - No Credit Check FinancingWe're excited to also partner with Denefits offering:Guaranteed approvals (no credit check required)
Instant pre-approval decisions
Pay-over-time options with flexible monthly payments
Get Pre Approved Now:
Set Up a Payment Plan:
Take the Next Step TodayWith multiple financing options available, starting your CNA training has never been more achievable. Whether you choose a traditional loan or no-credit-check financing, we'll help you find the right plan to fit your budget.
Have questions? Call our Admissions Team at (209) 423-4169 for personalized guidance.
Health Care is a extradentary career
Classes Start Monthly
Course Requirements Graduation
Our Nurse Instructors teaches students essential nursing knowledge and skills that prepares them for a career in healthcare.
- Module 1 - Introductions
- Module 2 - Patients' Rights
- Module 3 - Interpersonal Skills
- Module 4 - Prevention and Management of Catastrophe and Unusual Occurrences
- Module 5 - Body Mechanics
- Module 6 - Medical and Surgical Asepsis
- Module 7 - Weights and Measures
- Module 8 - Patient Care Skills
- Module 9 - Patient Care Procedures
- Module 10 - Vital Signs
- Module 11 - Nutrition
- Module 12- Emergency Procedures
- Module 13- Long - Term Care Patient
- Module 14 - Rehabilitative Nursing
- Module 15 - Observation and Charting
- Module 16 - Death and Dying
- Module 17 - Abuse