CCA was approved to offer a hybrid CNA training and certification program as an official Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP) provider by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
The NATP is offered in a hybrid format and consists of 160 hours of instruction, split between 60 hours of live instructor-led theory (online) and 100 hours of in-person clinicals. Participants take part in on-the-job training while being employed as a nursing assistant trainee at a partnering nursing facility.
The training program is the first step for those interested in nursing and providing quality care for others. Participants are exposed to health care basics and have a chance to interact with residents at a skilled nursing facility and get hands-on experience. A CNA’s role typically involves assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as basic tasks that include bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving.
CCA’s NATP is a Registered Apprenticeship Program, which means participants get paid for their training and classroom hours and they earn a nationally recognized apprenticeship credential from the U.S. Department of Labor upon program completion.
CCA’s CNA Registered Apprenticeship Program is offered through a unique partnership with the CDPH that enables CCA to provide generous support services. The CNA RAP is a short-term program that offers support to CNA trainees in the form of stipends. These support funds may include a child care expense stipend of up to $1,600, a grocery stipend of up to $400, and a transportation stipend of up to $100.
To ensure student success, CCA also offers mentorship from experienced CNAs. Participants are typically paired with a case manager, coach, and mentor who will be there to guide them throughout their training and the initial months as a working CNA. Upon completion of the program and passing the state CNA certification exam, graduates will be promoted to a CNA job with a guaranteed wage increase.
PLEASE NOTE: The CNA RAP training program ended in August 2025, and a different CNA training program was launched. The new program follows a slightly different training model. Please explore CCA’s CNA Training Pathway program for more information: https://advancecaregivers.org/cna-training-pathway-program/
If you have questions about our training programs, you can also email the Education Fund team at: edfund@advancecaregivers.org.
