CNA Training for
Orange County Residents
600+ 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 Orange County
Home to 3.2 million residents with a robust healthcare infrastructure. Orange County offers some of the highest CNA wages in Southern California.
Top Healthcare Employers in Orange County
CNA Training Serving 7 Cities in Orange County
Anaheim
48 miles from campus · 55 min drive
Orange County's largest city (441,000), Anaheim is home to AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center, West Anaheim Medical Center (Prime Healthcare, 219 beds), and Kaiser Permanente's Anaheim campus. The city's massive hospitality industry (Disneyland, convention center) generates unique occupational health demand. While 55 minutes from LMCC, Anaheim residents gain access to one of SoCal's largest CNA job markets.
Fullerton
40 miles from campus · 48 min drive
A college town of 140,000 (home to Cal State Fullerton and Fullerton College), Fullerton is anchored by Providence St. Jude Medical Center — a major hospital at 101 E. Valencia Mesa Drive with emergency, surgical, stroke, and wound care services. Park Vista Health Center and Fullerton Post Acute provide skilled nursing employment. The city's diverse population and educational institutions create steady healthcare worker demand.
Brea
42 miles from campus · 50 min drive
An affluent north Orange County community of 46,000, Brea sits at the junction of the 57 and 90 Freeways with quick access to Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton and UCI Health Placentia Linda Hospital. The city's $82,000 median income and aging demographics support strong demand for home health and eldercare CNAs. Brea Skilled Nursing provides local SNF employment.
Yorba Linda
44 miles from campus · 52 min drive
One of the wealthiest cities in LMCC's coverage area ($95,000 median income), Yorba Linda — birthplace of President Richard Nixon — has 68,000 residents with a significant senior population. UCI Health Placentia Linda Hospital and Providence St. Jude Medical Center are each 15 minutes west. The city's affluent demographics drive particularly strong demand for home health and private-duty nursing CNAs.
Placentia
41 miles from campus · 49 min drive
Placentia is home to UCI Health Placentia Linda Hospital at 1301 N. Rose Drive — a community hospital acquired by UCI Health in 2024, offering 24/7 emergency care, cardiology, orthopaedics, and senior health services. Providence St. Jude Medical Center in adjacent Fullerton is 10 minutes away. This family-oriented community of 51,000 offers accessible CNA employment in the heart of north Orange County.
Orange
44 miles from campus · 52 min drive
The city of Orange is a major healthcare hub, home to UCI Medical Center — Orange County's only academic medical center — and CHOC Children's Hospital, a nationally ranked pediatric facility. Providence St. Joseph Hospital adds further acute care capacity. With 140,000 residents and one of OC's densest concentrations of medical facilities, Orange offers diverse CNA employment from academic medicine to pediatric care to skilled nursing.
Santa Ana
46 miles from campus · 54 min drive
Orange County's largest and most diverse city (310,000, predominantly Latino), Santa Ana is home to South Coast Global Medical Center and the Orange County Health Care Agency. UCI Medical Center and CHOC Children's Hospital in adjacent Orange are 10 minutes north. Many Santa Ana residents (median income $55,000) qualify for WIOA-funded free CNA training, and bilingual (English/Spanish) CNAs are in exceptionally high demand here.
Why Orange 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 Orange County.
Start Your CNA Career in Orange County
Next cohort starts March 13, 2026. Reserve your seat — free consultation, no obligation.