CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Change lives — including your own. Canal Alliance’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program could be your first step toward a stable and rewarding career in healthcare. As a CNA, you’ll earn a living wage, receive medical benefits, enjoy paid time off, and have a steady work schedule that provides both security and balance.

• Schedule:
  • Classes: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
  • Clinicals: 6:45am – 3:00pm (second half of the course)
  • Duration: 12 weeks 
• Location:
  • College of Marin, Indian Valley Campus (Novato)
• Partner Organizations:
  • College of Marin
  • By the Bay Health
• Requirements
  • HS/GED diploma (local or international)
  • Age: 18+
  • English level: intermediate/advanced
  • Work authorization required
• Skills Taught:
  • Patient personal care
  • Communication
  • Environmental control, safety, nutrition, rehabilitation
  • Special procedures
  • Interviewing and resume building