CNA Training for Avenal
Avenal is 55 min from Visalia. State correctional facilities in the area add healthcare positions that other communities don't have.
The program runs four consecutive weekends. Online theory during the week, in-person clinicals on Saturdays and Sundays. You keep your weekday job. You keep your income.
Healthcare Employers Near Avenal
- Avenal State Prison medical unit
- Kings County Health Services
- Coalinga Regional Medical Center (20 min)
- Adventist Health Hanford (45 min)
- Avenal Community Health Center
- West Hills Healthcare
These facilities and health systems regularly hire CNAs in the Avenal area. Demand for certified nursing assistants in Kings County remains strong.
Weekend-only commute. Four weekends total. Worth it for a career that lasts.
Why Avenal Residents Choose CNA Pathways
Weekend schedule means no time off work. $1,400 total tuition with financial aid available for qualifying students. Small class size of 15 students. Online theory you complete from home in Avenal. Only the clinical training requires the drive to Visalia.
Financial Aid for Kings County Residents
Many Avenal residents qualify for tuition assistance through the Kings County Job Training Office, WIOA, EDD training benefits, or CalWORKs. These programs can cover the full $1,400 tuition. Contact us and we'll help you check eligibility.
Career Growth in Avenal
CNA starting salary in the Avenal area averages $36,000/year. With advancement to LVN ($55,000/year) and RN ($90,000+/year), your earning potential grows significantly. Healthcare demand in Kings County means job security from day one.
Your next career starts this weekend.
30 days. $1,400. Weekends only. 15 spots per class.