CNA Training for Bakersfield
Bakersfield is 90 min from Visalia. Four weekend trips in exchange for a career in the state's ninth largest city. Kern County has strong healthcare employer demand.
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 Bakersfield
- Adventist Health Bakersfield
- Mercy Hospitals
- Kern Medical
- San Joaquin Community Hospital
- Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
- Country Villa Bakersfield
These facilities and health systems regularly hire CNAs in the Bakersfield area. Demand for certified nursing assistants in Kern County remains strong.
Weekend-only commute. Four weekends total. Worth it for a career that lasts.
Why Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield. Only the clinical training requires the drive to Visalia.
Financial Aid for Kern County Residents
Many Bakersfield residents qualify for tuition assistance through the Kern County Workforce Development Board, 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 Bakersfield
CNA starting salary in the Bakersfield area averages $39,000/year. With advancement to LVN ($55,000/year) and RN ($90,000+/year), your earning potential grows significantly. Healthcare demand in Kern County means job security from day one.
Your next career starts this weekend.
30 days. $1,400. Weekends only. 15 spots per class.