State Approved Hybrid CNA training in just a few weeks!

Health Star Academy is the top CNA school in California   

We offer premium CNA online courses that prepares you to become a valuable member of the patient care team.  PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS AVAILABLE!!!

Online Nursing Assistant Theory 

On-Site Clinical Training

State Board Exam

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Program Description

Our CNA program is approved and monitored by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and prepares Nurse Assistant Students for State of California Nursing Assistant Examination.  

Mission

We aim to be the best online learning platform for CNA's preparing students with the skills to obtain a successful career. 

Team

Here, each of our clinical experts have been selected due to their extensive knowledge and experience within the healthcare industry.

Start a Rewarding Career in Healthcare

With our course you can get a job right away. You will be able to work in the hospitals, home health settings, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Hospice, and more! 
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Program Details 

The Nurse Aid Training Program (NATP) course is comprised of 60 classroom hours, and 100 clinical hours for a total of 160 hours of training.  Students are required to attend all classes and pass with a 70% or higher to be eligible to take the California State exam for licensure as a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Hybrid Education Model: Theory Instruction - Online
Clinical Instruction at Local nursing facilities.

    Daytime
    • Class: Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • Clinical: Monday-Thursday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • 23 days or 6 weeks

    Weekend Classes
    • Saturday & Sunday, Theory and Clinical 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
    • 18 days or 9 weeks

    Clinical Training and Instruction at Local Nursing Facilities

    Clinical hours are required and are held at the following facilities:
    • Meadowood A Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stockton, CA or
    • Lodi Creek Post-Acute in Lodi, CA. 

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    Online Theory and In-Person Clinical Training

    Achieve comprehensive knowledge with flexible online theory sessions and hands-on experience through in-person clinical training. With healthcare experts supporting you every step of the way.

    Enrollment Requirements

    • Program Application fee of $175.00 non-refundable
    • Be at least 18 year of age (parental consent required).
    • Physical Government Issued ID (Driver's License, CA ID card, Passport, Green Card)
    • Social Security Card
    • Must Pass Criminal Background Check (Live Scan)
    • Proof of good health (physical examination, PPD TB Test or Chest X-ray clearance by a healthcare provider.
    • GED/ High School Diploma (preferred but not required)
    • Pass Entrance Exam with 70% should you not have a  GED/High School Diploma.

    Student Fees

    Tuition paid for this course provides you with access to the following:
    • $35 Uniform
    • $45 Textbook
    • $30 Workbook
    • $25 BP Cuff/Stethoscope
    • $100 Lab Supplies
    • $80 Livescan
    • $2184 Tuition
    • TUITION TOTAL COST: $2499 

    Technical Requirements

    To use our online systems, a student must have a computer with the following:

    Hardware Requirements
    • 2 GHz processor or faster
    • High-speed internet connection with minimum upload and download speeds of 3 Mbps
    • 2 GB RAM or greater
    • 32 GB system storage or larger
    • Built-in or external speakers. Hard-wired or Bluetooth speakers are acceptable.


    Supported operating system(s)
    •  Any computer manufactured within the last 10   years will be able to access our learning   management system.
    • Android and iPhone users can assess the learning management system via an app
    • Latest version of Google Chrome


    External/ Internal Webcam Minimum Specifications
    • Interface: USB 2.0
    • Focus: Automatic or Manual
    • Microphone: Integrated microphone
    • Minimum Resolution: HD 720p
    • Video must be on throughout class time with   exception to class breaks.
    • Students must mute and turn off camera on   scheduled breaks.

    Classes Start Monthly

    Application deadlines: Application deadlines are the 7 days prior to the first day of class as listed below. Your application submission should include your fees and all supporting documentation.

    Class Number Start Date End Date
    2025-1 5/19/2025 6/30/2025
    2025-2 7/7/2025 8/18/2025
    2025-3 8/25/2025 10/6/2025
    2025-4 10/13/2025 11/25/2025
    2025-5 12/1/2025 1/19/2026
    2026-1 1/26/2026 3/9/2026
    2026-2 3/16/2026 4/7/2026
    2026-3 5/4/2026 6/15/2026

    REQUIRED COURSEWORK

    The Online NATP prepares students to sit for the certified nursing assistant’s exam. Nurse aides are responsible for helping patients with activities of daily living, assisting with personal hygiene, maintaining a safe, clean environment, and communicating vital health information about a patient’s condition to other medical staff who supervise their work. Students in this program should expect to attend 60 hours of interactive lectures via Zoom, frequent homework assignments, individual projects, and case presentations. Student should be prepared to attend all 100 clinical hours in person.

    Course Requirements Graduation

    Grades evaluation will be separate for classroom, lab and clinicals. Classroom  evaluation will consist of 9 written tests and a final written exam. The class grade will be the average of all tests and the final exam. Lab practice and clinical will be a Pass/Fail system based on performance observation by the instructor. Students must receive an overall course grade of 70% in order to pass the course and receive a certificate of completion to take the state exam to become a nurse aide.

    Numerical Grade Letter Grade  Grade Point
      100-90   A  4.0
       89-80       B      3.0
        79-70  C 2.0
       69-60 D 1.0
       Below 60  F 0.0
         Incomplete I 0.0
      Withdraw W 0.0

    Our Nurse Instructors teaches students essential nursing knowledge and skills that prepares them for a career in healthcare.

    Here are a list of course modules.

    • 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
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