CNA Training in
Upland
Home to San Antonio Regional Hospital — a 363-bed acute care hospital at 999 San Bernardino Road — Upland is a healthcare anchor for the western Inland Empire. The hospital operates urgent care centers in Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Eastvale, and Fontana. Upland Rehabilitation and Care Center provides additional SNF employment in this foothill community of 79,000.
CNA Training for Upland Residents
Upland is home to San Antonio Regional Hospital, a 363-bed acute care facility that serves as a healthcare anchor for the western Inland Empire. The hospital system operates urgent care, laboratory, imaging, and rehabilitation services across multiple locations in Upland, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Fontana. With 79,000 residents and a foothill location along historic Route 66, Upland offers CNA employment at the hospital, at Upland Rehabilitation and Care Center, and through home health agencies. Located 22 minutes from LMCC via the 10 Freeway, Upland residents can earn CNA certification in 31 days and access one of the Inland Empire's strongest healthcare job markets.
WIOA Funding Available
If you've been displaced from employment or meet income eligibility, WIOA covers 100% of tuition and may include a monthly stipend while you train. Check your eligibility →
Why Upland Residents Choose LMCC
Upland residents choose Lotus Medical Career College for speed, affordability, and outcomes. Just a 22 min drive from Upland, LMCC offers a 31-day CDPH-approved program with a 95% first-attempt pass rate and 87% job placement within six months. Most students pay $0 through WIOA workforce funding — no loans, no debt, no catch.
Healthcare Employers Near Upland
Your CNA certificate opens doors at hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies across San Bernardino County:
- ✓San Antonio Regional Hospital (Upland, 363 beds)
- ✓Upland Rehabilitation and Care Center (SNF)
- ✓Kindred Hospital Ontario (91 beds)
- ✓Montclair Hospital Medical Center (106 beds)
- ✓Kaiser Permanente Rancho Cucamonga Medical Offices
Plus hundreds more CNA openings across San Bernardino County. California's $25/hour healthcare minimum wage takes effect in 2026.
Getting to LMCC from Upland
22-minute drive west via 10 Freeway to Garey Ave. Foothill Blvd (Route 66) through Claremont is a surface alternative. Metrolink San Bernardino Line connects Upland and Pomona stations. Omnitrans serves the corridor.
Campus Address
Lotus Medical Career College
1460 E Holt Ave, Suite 176A, Pomona, CA 91767
CNA Training FAQ for Upland Residents
How do I get from Upland to LMCC?▼
Take the 10 Freeway west to Garey Ave exit — about 18 miles, 22 minutes. Or take Foothill Blvd (Route 66) west through Claremont to Pomona. Omnitrans serves the 10 corridor, and Metrolink's San Bernardino Line connects Upland and Pomona stations.
Are there CNA jobs in Upland?▼
San Antonio Regional Hospital (363 beds) is the city's largest employer and regularly hires CNAs. Upland Rehabilitation and Care Center provides SNF employment. Kindred Hospital Ontario (91 beds) and Montclair Hospital (106 beds) are within 10 minutes.
How long is the CNA program?▼
Our intensive CNA program takes 31 days. You can complete certification and start working while other students are still in their first semester.
Is WIOA funding available for CNA training?▼
Yes. If you've been displaced from employment or meet eligibility requirements, WIOA covers 100% of tuition and may include a stipend while you're training. We help you apply.
What's the job outlook after graduation?▼
In San Bernardino County alone, there are 874+ CNA job openings. Our 87% job placement rate (90/103, BPPE 2024) reflects real demand. Most graduates find employment within 30 days.
Do I need prior healthcare experience?▼
No. We train you from zero. Our curriculum covers patient safety, hygiene, vital signs, communication, and hands-on clinical skills.
What's the tuition cost?▼
Tuition is $2,995 (all-inclusive). If you qualify for WIOA funding, it may be covered at no cost.
Where will I train?▼
Our main campus is in Pomona, just 18 miles from Upland. You'll train on real hospital equipment and do clinical rotations at partner facilities.
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CNA Program Details
31-day accelerated certification — online theory + hands-on clinicals
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