Welcome to Montebello Community Adult School
begins August 11, 2025.
Registration begins August 4, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
A Certified Nursing Assistant performs many basic tasks for patients, such as grooming, dressing, bathing, eating and exercising. The also assist the nursing staff with medical tasks such as taking blood, monitoring vitals with medical equipment and reporting patient behavior and wellbeing.
Cohort A begins August 19, 2025
Cohort B begins October 21, 2025
Created by CNA Class of 2025
Teacher Introduction
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This is a 9-week program (160 hours) approved by the California Department of Public Health.
Includes class lectures and clinical practice.
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Class Fee :
$140.00 (state testing fee is not included)
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Requirements:
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Proficiency in 5th grade level
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English and Math (high school diploma or GED/HiSET not required to register for this class)
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Complete Live Scan fingerprinting (not included in class fee)
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Complete CNA initial application
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Valid government issued ID
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Proof of vaccination status
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Location: Montebello Adult Center Technical Institute (MACTI), Bell Gardens, CA
Frequently
Asked
Questions
1 / How long is the program?
It is a 9-week program approved by the California Dept. of Public Health
2 / What are the pre-requisites?
5th grade level Arithmetic and English language; (No need for a High School diploma!) a clear background check.
3 / Where are the classes held?
Classroom: Room N-4, 5840 East Florence Avenue, Bell Gardens, Ca.90201
Clinical Site: 8925 Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera, Ca.90660
4 / What are the days and times of class?
Variable – Weekday morning/evenings and Saturday mornings (specifics on the first day of class)
5 / What is the cost of the program?
​Tuition is $140 excluding State exam fees. Tuition covers binder, gait belt, stethoscope and sphygmomanometer and scrubs. Does NOT cover shoes or transport to the clinical location!