Thank you for considering Alta Tech Academy as your Authorized Training and Testing Center.
We highly recommend calling ahead to save a testing spot, as they tend to fill up quickly. To reserve your seat, call us at

714-474-1717.
We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Requirements set by “CDPH”
If you're interested in becoming a Nurse Assistant, you'll be happy to know this program takes only 160 hours or 4 weeks to complete.
An applicant for certification as a CNA shall comply with each of the following:
Be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
Have completed a training program approved by the department in California, which includes an examination to test the applicant's knowledge and skills related to basic patient care services.
Obtain a criminal record clearance.
You must complete and submit the following to CDPH:
An Initial Application (CDPH 283B), upon enrollment in the training program.
A copy of the Request for Live Scan Service (BCIA 8016) form. Please also download the Request for Live Scan Service Sample (BCIA 8016 Sample), which will show you how to complete the BCIA 8016 form correctly.
Once you have completed the CDPH-approved training program, you will need to successfully pass the Competency Evaluation Examination. If you successfully pass the Competency Examination, you must allow at least sixty (60) days for CDPH to receive your examination results from the testing vendor.
Classes run Monday to Friday for 1 month. To reserve your seat, just give us a call at 714-474-1717. Good luck!