CNA Training for Shafter
Shafter is 80 min from Visalia. Close to Bakersfield's healthcare employers and eligible for Kern County financial aid programs.
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 Shafter
- Shafter Healthcare Center
- Bakersfield hospitals (15 min)
- Kern Medical outpatient
- Adventist Health Bakersfield
- San Joaquin Community Hospital
- Kern County Health Services
These facilities and health systems regularly hire CNAs in the Shafter 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 Shafter 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 Shafter. Only the clinical training requires the drive to Visalia.
Financial Aid for Kern County Residents
Many Shafter 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 Shafter
CNA starting salary in the Shafter area averages $37,000/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.