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:

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Have your Social Security Card (or ITIN letter) and a valid government-issued photo ID (CA driver's license, passport, CA ID or military card).
3. Successfully complete background checks and provide documentation proving a health clearance, specific immunity and vaccinations.

Important Program Update: Fall 2026 Certified Nurse Assisting (CNA)

• Program Start: Early October 2026

• Orientation: Last week of September 2026

• Status Updates: Available by August 31, 2026

Stay Informed & Apply

Due to state mandates and clinical site regulations, class capacity is strictly limited.

To receive the application, process instructions, and updates when they become available, please sign up using the Certified Nurse Assistant Interest Form.

Next Steps for Candidates

1. Watch for Updates: Applications and instructions will be sent out by the end of August.

2. Health Screenings: Candidates must submit required documentation. Instructions will be provided alongside the application materials.

3. Early Preparation: All prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to gather their required documentation as early as possible.

Please Note: Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. All eligible candidates will be reviewed for final program selection.

Program Training Options

About our 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 83 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 a mandatory orientation (online and in-person)

The program runs for 11 weeks at the College of Marin Indian Valley Campus and approved clinical sites. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible to take the state competency exams to qualify you for CNA and HHA certification.

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 mandatory orientation for 2 - 3 days in-person and online.

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 certification. 

Resources and Contact Information

Resources

• Student Handbook
• Program syllabus - coming soon
• Student Costs - coming soon
• Fall 2026 Schedule - coming soon
• Candidate requirements
• Apply to College of Marin
• 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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