Certified Nurse Assistant / Home Health Aide

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA) Dual Credential Program

Requirements to Enroll

To be eligible for the program, you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Have your Social Security Card (or ITIN letter) and a government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.).
• Successfully complete background checks and provide documentation proving a health clearance, specific immunity and vaccinations.

Program Training Options

About our Fall and Spring 11-week Program:

This dual-credential program trains you to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and a Home Health Aide (HHA). CNAs and HHAs provide essential long-term care to the elderly and people with disabilities in skilled nursing facilities and home settings. They are a critical part of a healthcare team and provide direct support to nurses and patients in various settings, including clinics, hospitals, and home health agencies.

• A minimum of 80 hours of classroom instruction, lab skills, and exams.
• 120 hours of clinical training at a long-term care facility in Marin County.
• Expect and prepare for all-day orientation and training

The program runs for 11 weeks at the College of Marin Indian Valley Campus. After successfully completing the course, you'll receive an acknowledgement of completion from College of Marin and be eligible to take the state competency exams to qualify you for CNA and HHA licensures.

This program is currently grant-funded. Otherwise, the estimated cost for supplies, textbooks, and certification would be between $700 and $1,000.

How to Apply:

Currently Canal Alliance, a close partner of College of Marin, recruits students for each semester. If you are interested in taking this training for Fall or Spring semesters, please contact Canal Alliance at 415-306-0464 or click here to fill out an interest form. Note that due to state mandates and clinical site regulations, the capacity for this training is very limited.

About the Summer Accelerated 7-week Program:

This program trains your to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) only.

The program includes:

• A minimum of 60 hours of classroom instruction, lab skills, and exams.
• 100 hours of clinical training at a long-term care facility in Marin County.
• Expect and prepare for all-day orientation and training

The program runs for 7 weeks at the College of Marin Indian Valley Campus. After successfully completing the course, you'll receive an acknowledgement of completion from College of Marin and be eligible to take the state competency exams to qualify you for a CNA license. Students are responsible for expenses which may cost up to $700.  

How to Apply:

To be notified of our next availability for this accelerated training, please provide us with your contact information: Certified Nurse Assisting/Home Health Aide (CNA/HHA) Interest Form 

All interested parties will receive notice with an application and process information when the training becomes available. Note that due to state mandates and clinical site regulations, the capacity for this training is very limited.

Resources and Contact Information

Resources

• Student Handbook
• Spring 2026 Schedule 
• California Department of Public Health Approval NATP S-2414
• California Department of Public Health Approval NATP S-2792
• California Department of Public Health Approval HHP 1083

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