Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Just 5 Weeks

Start your healthcare career with ATA College’s CNA program. Get the hands-on training you need to become a Certified Nursing Assistant in El Cajon, San Diego.

Start Your Nursing Career in 5 Weeks in El Cajon, San Diego

Begin your journey to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant in El Cajon, San Diego. Our accelerated 5-week program gives you the skills you need for an in-demand healthcare career.

Hands-on Training

Start your career with confidence through real-world experience. Combine classroom learning with clinical practice, working alongside professionals in patient care settings to build your skills and readiness.

Learn Essential Skills

At ATA College, our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program gives you the skills to provide basic patient care. You'll become a vital member of any healthcare team.

Fast Track Program

Launch your healthcare career in just 5 weeks with 197 hours of focused training, preparing you to become a Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide quickly.

Up to Date Facility

Train in modern classrooms and fully equipped labs that replicate real healthcare environments, ensuring a practical and engaging learning experience.

Your Fast Track to a Career in Healthcare

Our Certified Nursing or CNA program is designed to prepare you for entry-level employment in a variety of healthcare settings. With hands-on training and expert instruction, you’ll be ready for job titles like Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide in just over a month. Get the industry-current skills you need to be marketable in today’s workforce.

Career opportunities include:
  • Acute Care Facilities
  • Long-Term Care Facilities
  • Assisted Living Facilities
  • Medical Clinics
  • Home Health Agencies
Medical Assistant Program from ATA College

CNA Program

Our comprehensive 197-hour program is designed to prepare you for a career quickly. The schedule combines classroom learning with essential clinical experience.

Curriculum

197 Clock Hours / 8 Semester Credit Hours

Program Tuition

The total tuition is $2,995.00

Weeks 1-5: Classroom Instruction and Clinical Instruction

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day, training for this program will be on campus, and in real-life clinical settings, learning the foundational knowledge and skills required for patient care.

ATA College is Accredited

Our career college has been nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) since 2000.

Take the First Step Today

Your rewarding healthcare career is just 5 weeks away. Contact our admissions team to learn more about the program and to discover the enrollment process.

The program provides specialized training in industry-current practices. You will learn the essential skills for entry-level roles in various nursing assistant settings, preparing you for immediate employment upon certification.

  • NA 100 – Introduction to CNA
  • NA 102 – Patients’ Rights
  • NA 103 – Interpersonal Skills
  • NA 104 – Prev. & Mgmt of Catastrophic & Unusual Occ
  • NA 105 – Body Mechanics
  • NA 106 – Medical & Surgical Asepsis: Infection Ctl
  • NA 107 – Weight and Measures
  • NA 108 – Patient Care Skills
  • NA 109 – Patient & Resident Care Procedures
  • NA 110 – Vital Signs
  • NA 111 – Nutrition
  • NA 112 – Emergency Procedures
  • NA 113 – Long Term Patient Care
  • NA 114 – Rehabilitative Nursing
  • NA 115 – Observation & Charting
  • NA 116 – Death & Dying
  • NA 117 – Abuse

Graduates are prepared for positions such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and medical clinics.

The program is designed to be completed in just 5 weeks, with a total of 197 clock hours. We offer both day and evening schedule options to fit your life.

Your career path starts here at ATA College!

Looking to start a new career? ATA College is here to support you every step of the way. Discover our exciting career options and take the first step to unlock your potential today. Get in touch with us now for more information!

Medical Assistant Classes