CNA Training for
Los Angeles County Residents
2,400+ CNA job openings. 31-day certification. 95% state exam pass rate. Government funding may cover part or all of CNA tuition for eligible students.
Healthcare Careers in Los Angeles County
The largest county in California with over 10 million residents. LA County has the highest concentration of healthcare facilities in Southern California, with over 90 hospitals and thousands of skilled nursing facilities.
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CNA Training Serving 20 Cities in Los Angeles County
Pomona
0 miles from campus · 0 min drive
LMCC's home city — zero commute for Pomona residents. The city is anchored by Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (412 beds, 3,000+ employees) and Casa Colina Hospital, a nationally recognized rehabilitation center, creating strong local CNA demand.
La Verne
3 miles from campus · 7 min drive
Just 7 minutes from LMCC, La Verne is a family-oriented college town of 32,000 with an educated, affluent population. Hillcrest operates a 59-bed skilled nursing facility here, and nearby hospitals in Glendora and San Dimas provide additional CNA employment within 10 minutes.
San Dimas
5 miles from campus · 10 min drive
San Dimas is home to San Dimas Community Hospital, a 101-bed Prime Healthcare facility recognized nationally as a '100 Top Hospital.' With Bayshire San Dimas Post-Acute and Casa Bonita Convalescent nearby, this suburban community of 34,000 offers strong CNA employment just 10 minutes from LMCC.
Claremont
6 miles from campus · 12 min drive
Known as the 'City of Trees and PhDs,' Claremont's affluent, aging population creates strong demand for skilled CNAs. Claremont Heights Post Acute and Claremont Care Center actively recruit nursing assistants, and Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center is just 12 minutes south.
Walnut
5 miles from campus · 10 min drive
One of the most affluent cities in LMCC's service area, Walnut's growing senior population and diverse community (predominantly Asian-American) create demand for culturally competent CNAs. Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park and Pomona Valley Hospital are both 10–15 minutes away.
Covina
7 miles from campus · 12 min drive
Home to Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital, a 193-bed acute care facility operating since 1922, Covina anchors the San Gabriel Valley's healthcare corridor. Multiple skilled nursing facilities along Badillo Street create consistent CNA demand in this diverse city of 48,000.
West Covina
9 miles from campus · 14 min drive
The eastern San Gabriel Valley's largest city (109,000), West Covina is home to Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital and Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley (76-bed LTAC). Multiple skilled nursing facilities create a robust CNA job market just 14 minutes from LMCC.
Diamond Bar
9 miles from campus · 15 min drive
An affluent, predominantly Asian-American community of 56,000 with a growing senior population. Diamond Bar's high-income demographics ($85,000 median) support strong demand for home health CNAs, and major hospitals are within 15 minutes in Pomona and Covina.
Azusa
8 miles from campus · 13 min drive
A diverse foothill city of 51,000 home to Azusa Pacific University. Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital is just 5 minutes south, and Glendora Grand (342 beds) is the region's largest skilled nursing facility. Bilingual CNAs are especially in demand here.
Glendora
11 miles from campus · 16 min drive
A healthcare hub for the eastern San Gabriel Valley — home to Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital (105 beds) and Glendora Grand, a 342-bed SNF that is one of the region's largest. Multiple skilled nursing facilities along Arrow Highway make Glendora a top CNA job market.
Baldwin Park
8 miles from campus · 13 min drive
Home to Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center — a full-service hospital with 30+ departments — and Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park (91-bed LTAC). This working-class community of 76,000 has one of the strongest CNA job markets in the San Gabriel Valley, with high demand for bilingual staff.
Hacienda Heights
8 miles from campus · 13 min drive
A diverse, suburban community of 55,000 with a large Asian-American and Latino population. Located between PIH Health Whittier Hospital (523 beds) to the south and Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park to the north, Hacienda Heights offers strong demand for bilingual CNAs in both facility and home health settings.
La Puente
7 miles from campus · 11 min drive
A working-class community of 40,000 within the Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park service area. Three major hospital systems are within 10 minutes. Many residents may qualify for WIOA-funded free CNA training, and bilingual (English/Spanish) CNAs are especially in demand.
Rowland Heights
10 miles from campus · 15 min drive
A predominantly Asian-American community of 48,000 with high median income ($72,000) and growing eldercare demand. Positioned between PIH Health Whittier Hospital (523 beds) and Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park, with strong home health employment for bilingual CNAs.
El Monte
10 miles from campus · 15 min drive
One of the San Gabriel Valley's largest cities (115,000), El Monte has a large Latino community and is home to Greater El Monte Community Hospital (AHMC Healthcare, 115 beds). Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park is 10 minutes east. Many residents qualify for WIOA-funded free CNA training.
Whittier
15 miles from campus · 20 min drive
A major healthcare hub southeast of Pomona, Whittier is home to two hospitals: PIH Health Whittier Hospital (523 beds) and AHMC Whittier Hospital Medical Center (178 beds). Together with numerous skilled nursing facilities like Whittier Hills Health Care Center, the city is one of the strongest CNA job markets in southeastern LA County.
Downey
16 miles from campus · 22 min drive
A large, growing city of 111,000 in southeast LA County, Downey is home to Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center (424 beds) — one of the largest Kaiser facilities in Southern California. Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, a world-renowned rehab hospital, is also located in Downey, creating extensive CNA and rehabilitation aide employment.
Norwalk
18 miles from campus · 24 min drive
A diverse city of 103,000 in southeast LA County, Norwalk is home to Coast Plaza Hospital — a community hospital with 24/7 emergency services, behavioral health, and rehabilitation programs. Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center (424 beds) is just 10 minutes north. The Metrolink Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs station provides rail access to Pomona.
Industry
12 miles from campus · 17 min drive
Despite its tiny residential population (284), the City of Industry is a major commercial hub surrounded by healthcare facilities in neighboring cities. Workers commuting through Industry can access Emanate Health hospitals in Covina and West Covina, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park, and multiple skilled nursing facilities, all within 10–15 minutes.
Pasadena
28 miles from campus · 35 min drive
Pasadena is home to Huntington Hospital — a 534-bed Cedars-Sinai affiliate and the San Gabriel Valley's only Level II trauma center. With 141,000 residents and a diverse economy anchored by healthcare, technology, and education (Caltech, JPL), Pasadena offers strong CNA employment. The 35-minute drive to LMCC via the 210 and 57 Freeways is the trade-off for access to a premium healthcare job market.
Why Los Angeles County Students Choose LMCC
31-Day Intensive Program
Complete your CNA certification in just 31 days — not months. Start earning sooner while others are still in their first semester.
95% State Exam Pass Rate
Our students pass the NNAAP state certification exam at nearly twice the national average. Expert instructors and hands-on clinical training make the difference.
Government Funding Available
Eligible students may qualify for government funding that covers part or all of CNA tuition. We guide you through the entire application process.
87% Job Placement Rate
90 out of 103 graduates placed in healthcare positions (BPPE 2024). Our clinical partnerships open doors across Los Angeles County.
Start Your CNA Career in Los Angeles County
Next cohort starts March 13, 2026. Reserve your seat — free consultation, no obligation.