Skip to content
Health Career ClassesPrograms · Costs · Pay
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro

CNA Classes in San Jose, CA

23 nurse aide training programs in the San Jose metro area are approved by the state (California Department of Public Health, list dated September 2026), in 6 cities.

Updated October 2026 · Data: California Department of Public Health (September 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

State-approved programs
236 cities
Training required
160 hr100 clinical
San Jose median pay
$56,840metro

23 state-approved CNA programs in the San Jose area

Source: California Department of Public Health, Approved Nurse Assistant Training Programs (community and facility-based), list dated September 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost.

  • Gavilan College

    5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard, Gilroy CA 95020 · (408) 848-4883

  • Los Altos Post-Acute

    809 Fremont Ave., Los Altos CA 94024 · (650) 941-5255
    Nursing home

  • Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School

    333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View CA 94043 · (650) 940-1333

  • Aprende Health Careers Institute

    3286 South White Road, San Jose CA 95148 · (877) 889-2424

  • Aprende Health Careers Institute

    3286 S. White Road, San Jose CA 95148 · (877) 889-2424

  • Caring Hands School of Nursing

    6155 Almaden Expressway Suite 130, San Jose CA 95120 · (831) 809-1439

  • Diamond School of Nursing

    1762 Technolgy Drive, Suite 115, San Jose CA 95110 · (408) 850-0040

  • Diamond School of Nursing

    1762 Technology Drive #115, San Jose CA 95110 · (408) 850-0040

  • Edward Medical Training Center

    1913 O'Toole Way, San Jose CA 95131 · (408) 661-8774

  • Empress Care Center, LLC

    1299 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose CA 95128 · (408) 287-0616
    Nursing home

  • Evergreen Valley College

    3095 Yerba Buena Road, San Jose CA 95135 · (408) 274-7900

  • Golden Heart School of Nursing

    5671 Santa Teresa Blvd., Suite 212, San Jose CA 95123 · (408) 677-8443

  • Plum Tree Care Center

    2580 Samaritan Dr., San Jose CA 95124 · (408) 356-8181
    Nursing home

  • Reachpoint Nurse Education Center

    1210 S Bascom Ave Ste. 123, San Jose CA 95128 · (408) 692-4110

  • Reachpoint Nurse Education Center

    1210 S Bascome Ave. Ste 123, San Jose CA 95128 · (408) 692-4110

  • S.J. Institute of Nursing

    1620 Oakland Road Suite D201, San Jose CA 95131 · (408) 705-7648

  • Silver Peak Accelerated Learning Program of California

    2971 Kentridge Drive, San Jose CA 95133 · (669) 208-5139

  • Golden Valley Nursing Institute

    1825 De La Cruz Blvd 105, Santa Clara CA 95050 · (669) 207-9115

  • Golden Valley Nursing Institute

    1825 De La Cruz #105, Santa Clara CA 95050 · (408) 970-5025

  • Mission College

    3000 Mission College Blvd. Ms-19, Santa Clara CA 95054 · (408) 855-5303

  • Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    797 East Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale CA 94087 · (408) 738-4880
    Nursing home

  • Fuhsd Adult School

    589 West Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale CA 94087 · (408) 522-2700

  • Idylwood Care Center

    1002 West Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale CA 94087 · (408) 739-2383
    Nursing home

CNA Classes in San Jose: FAQ

How many state-approved CNA programs are in the San Jose area?

23 nurse aide training programs in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area are on the official California list (California Department of Public Health, September 2026), across 6 cities.

How much do nursing assistants make in San Jose?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro earn a median $56,840 a year ($27.33/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $47,630 statewide and $42,260 nationally.

How long does CNA training take?

Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.

Other healthcare programs in San Jose

CNA Classes in nearby California cities