Home Health Aide. 5 Days.
Already a CNA? This is your $10/hr raise.
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The $10/hr Raise — By the Numbers
You're already a CNA earning around $22/hr. In just 5 more days of training and $850, you can earn $32/hr as a Home Health Aide. That's nearly $20,000 more per year.
| Before (CNA) | After (HHA) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $22 | $32 | +$10/hr |
| Annual | ~$46,900 | ~$66,600 | +$20K/yr |
| Training | — | 5 days, $850 | ROI in ~12 working days |
Salary data: Indeed.com, Los Angeles CA, updated Feb 2026. HHA avg $31.80/hr (251 salaries); CNA avg $22.60/hr (1,300+ salaries). Rounded figures shown. Individual results vary.
What HHA Training Adds to Your CNA
Building on your CNA foundation, the HHA program teaches home-specific patient care skills. You'll learn to work independently in patients' homes — a different environment from skilled nursing facilities.
- In-home patient care techniques
- Nutrition & meal planning
- Home safety assessment
- Personal care in home settings
- Medication reminders & documentation
- Emergency response in home environment
Schedule & Cost
5-Day Schedule
Days 1–2 (Theory)
2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Day 3 (Split)
Theory 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Clinical 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Days 4–5 (Clinical)
11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Total: 40 clock hours over 5 business days
Prerequisite: Current CNA certification
Cost Breakdown
| Registration Fee | $250 |
| Tuition | $410 |
| Supplies & Materials | $190 |
| TOTAL | $850 |
HHA Graduate Outcomes
100%
program completion rate — both 2023 and 2024
97.6%
job placement rate in 2024 (40/41 employed)
No State Exam
Your certification qualifies you immediately
$32/hr
average HHA pay in Los Angeles (Indeed, Feb 2026)
Every student who started our HHA program in 2023 and 2024 graduated on time. Nearly all found employment. No state exam stands between you and your new career — graduate and start working.
Performance data: BPPE Performance Fact Sheets 2023-2024. HHA does not require a state licensing exam.
HHA: Just $850 — 0% Payment Plans
HHA is not covered by WIOA. Your only cost is $850 — and LMCC offers 0% interest payment plans so you can split it into small monthly installments. Contact admissions to set up a schedule that works for you.
💡 Already a CNA?
If you got your CNA through WIOA, HHA is just $850 more for a $10/hr raise.
See CNA + HHA Combined Track →Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Earn $10 More Per Hour?
5 days. $850. A career-changing investment.