Santa Barbara Residents and
SBCC Students
Santa Barbara City College students and residents get exclusive rates on Nurse Assistant CNA Training. Multiple discount codes available — including 15% off for SBCC candidates. No waitlist. Multiple schedule options
Get your CNA with Los Angeles Skills Academy
1 - Save your Seat
To save your seat
a. choose a schedule
b. choose a payment plan
c. checkout
(don't forget your coupon code)
2 - Take the Class
The class is composed of 60 hours of theory via zoom
and 100 hours of clinical in a skilled nursing facility
3 - Take the State Exam
After graduation, you will receive your completion documents and 283B form. You may now schedule your state exam.
After you pass - you are now certified!
About Our CNA Classes
Our program is designed for students at every stage — whether you're starting fresh or looking to fast-track your healthcare career. We offer three flexible schedule options to fit your life:
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FastTrack (approx. 1 month) — Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm. Ideal for students who want to get certified and start working as quickly as possible.
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Evenings (approx. 2 months) — Monday–Friday, 4pm–8pm. Perfect for those balancing work, family, or other daytime commitments.
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Weekends (approx. 3 months) — Saturday–Sunday, 7am–3:30pm. Great for students who need maximum flexibility throughout the week.
Every schedule includes the same comprehensive curriculum: 60 hours of in-person lecture, 100 hours of hands-on clinical training, a Skills Lab, Skill Supply Kit, Textbook, Practice Tests, and LiveScan Fingerprinting — everything you need to pass your state exam and launch your career.
Exclusive Discounts for SBCC Students & Santa Barbara Residents
We know that the cost of training can be a barrier. That's why we've created special pricing exclusively for the Santa Barbara community:
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🏷️ Use code sbcc100 at checkout for $100 off your tuition. No matter which payment plan you choose
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Pay in full and automatically receive $200 off — Use code sbcc100
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📧 Received a "not-selected" email from SBCC? Don't let that stop you. Enter code sbcc15% at checkout to receive 15% off your total tuition. Savings up to $313.50. We want to make sure your path to a healthcare career stays open.
Why We Support Santa Barbara City College
SBCC has long been a cornerstone of higher education and workforce development in the Santa Barbara community. We support SBCC because we share the same mission: empowering students with the skills and credentials they need to succeed. By aligning with Santa Barbara's workforce need, we're able to reach motivated, driven students who are already invested in their futures — and offer them a direct route into one of healthcare's most in-demand roles.
Our CNA program carries no waitlist, has limited seats, and is open to anyone with a valid SSN or ITIN. No high school diploma or entrance test required.
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