CNA Classes in Santa Maria, CA
7 nurse aide training programs in the Santa Maria metro area are approved by the state (California Department of Public Health, list dated September 2026), in 3 cities.
Updated October 2026 · Data: California Department of Public Health (September 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
- State-approved programs
- 73 cities
- Training required
- 160 hr100 clinical
- Santa Maria median pay
- $47,130metro
7 state-approved CNA programs in the Santa Maria 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.
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Allan Hancock College
One Hancock Drive, Lompoc CA 93436 · (805) 922-6966 -
Lompoc Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1428 West North Avenue, Lompoc CA 93436 · (805) 735-4010 -
Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Center D/P SNF
216 North Third Street, Lompoc CA 93436 · (805) 736-3466 -
Buena Vista Care Center
160 S. Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara CA 93111 · (805) 964-4871 -
Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility
2566 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara CA 93105 · (805) 687-0701 -
Santa Barbara City College Wake College
300 N Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara CA 93111 · (805) 965-0581 -
Allan Hancock College
800 South College Drive, Santa Maria CA 93454 · (805) 922-6966
CNA Classes in Santa Maria: FAQ
How many state-approved CNA programs are in the Santa Maria area?
7 nurse aide training programs in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area are on the official California list (California Department of Public Health, September 2026), across 3 cities.
How much do nursing assistants make in Santa Maria?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro earn a median $47,130 a year ($22.66/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.