# Health Star Academy

> CDPH-approved hybrid CNA training in Stockton, Sacramento, Hayward & the Bay Area. Online theory + in-person clinicals. 6-week daytime or 8-weekend tracks. $2,499 tuition + $175 enrollment fee.

Health Star Academy is a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) school serving the Central Valley and the Bay Area of California. Students complete 60 hours of online theory and 100 hours of in-person clinicals at partner skilled-nursing facilities in Stockton, Lodi, and Hayward. The program is hybrid by design — students keep working while training and finish in as little as 6 weeks.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of the CNA program, schedule, and enrollment.
- [About](/about): Mission, accreditations (BBB, CDPH), and leadership team.
- [Programs](/programs): Full CNA program details — curriculum, hours, and outcomes.
- [Cohorts](/programs/cohorts): Upcoming start dates for Daytime and Weekend tracks with enrollment deadlines.
- [Admissions](/programs/admissions): Tuition, fees, Denefits financing, and how to enroll.
- [Exam Prep](/programs/exam-prep): California state CNA exam preparation, 175-question bank covering 15 categories and 22 clinical skills.
- [Pre-Qualification](/pre-qualification): 2-minute eligibility check before applying.
- [Locations](/locations): Clinical training sites in Stockton, Lodi, and Hayward.
- [Careers](/careers): Career support and CNA job pathways in California.
- [Gallery](/gallery): Photos of students, classrooms, and clinical training.
- [Community Resources](/community-resources): Local resources for prospective students.
- [Contact](/contact): Phone (209) 323-4169, email, office hours, address.

## Blog

- [How to Become a CNA in California](/blog/how-to-become-cna-in-california): Step-by-step certification pathway.
- [Hybrid CNA Classes Near Stockton](/blog/hybrid-cna-classes-near-stockton): Online theory + local clinicals in Stockton.
- [CDPH-Approved CNA Training Sacramento](/blog/cdph-approved-cna-training-sacramento): Sacramento-area students serving the Central Valley.
- [Fast CNA Certification Bay Area](/blog/fast-cna-certification-bay-area): 6-week certification options for Hayward, Fremont, Oakland students.
- [CNA Programs Fremont & East Bay](/blog/cna-programs-fremont-east-bay): East Bay-focused program guide.
- [CNA State Exam Prep — 22 Skills](/blog/cna-state-exam-prep-22-skills): The 22 clinical skills tested on the California CNA state exam.
- [CNA Salary in California 2026](/blog/cna-salary-california-2026): Current pay ranges by region.
- [Day in the Life of a CNA](/blog/day-in-the-life-of-a-cna): Typical shift, responsibilities, environment.
- [Financing CNA Training](/blog/financing-cna-training-california): Tuition options including Denefits no-credit-check financing.
- [CNA vs HHA vs Medical Assistant](/blog/cna-vs-hha-vs-medical-assistant): Comparing entry-level healthcare roles.
- [CNA to RN Pathway](/blog/cna-to-rn-california): Continuing education from CNA to RN.
- [Healthcare Career Path](/blog/healthcare-career-path): Why CNA is a strong starting point.
- [CNA Training Excellence](/blog/cna-training-excellence): What sets a quality program apart.
- [Nursing Career Foundations](/blog/nursing-career-foundations): Core skills CNAs build.

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