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Certification training & mobile CPR · Northern California
CPR, BLS, and CNA Certification Training in Orangevale, CA
Hands-on AHA BLS, ACLS, and CPR certification, plus Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide training, on our Orangevale campus and delivered onsite across Northern California.
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Real training at Nura Care Institute
A quick look inside our Orangevale classroom: hands-on CPR and BLS practice, real CNA skills, and graduation day, all with Registered Nurse led instruction from Tynesha Zacarias.
Programs & pricing
Six paths into a healthcare career
Every course is taught in small classes with real clinical practice, not just lecture. Pick a program below to see the full curriculum, schedule, and prerequisites.
CNA-100
Certified Nursing Assistant
Classroom instruction plus supervised clinical practice toward your California CNA certification.
$1,500program HHA-100Home Health Aide
In-home care skills for active CNAs: personal care, mobility support, and safety. Requires CNA certification and a BLS card.
$575program BLS-CPRAHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association BLS Provider course for healthcare workers and caregivers.
$79course ACLS-100AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced cardiac arrest and emergency response skills for clinical providers.
$209course RNA-100Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA)
Restorative care training for active CNAs who hold a current BLS card.
$250course CEU-6CNA Continuing Education (6 CEUs)
Six continuing education units toward the in-service hours active CNAs need to keep their certification current.
$506 CEUsWhy train at Nura Care Institute
Nura Care Institute is built around one idea: you learn caregiving by doing it, in small classes, with an instructor who is still working in the field.
Tynesha Zacarias
Registered Nurse
Tynesha Zacarias leads instruction at Nura Care Institute, bringing hands-on clinical experience and a genuine commitment to helping students build lasting healthcare careers.
More about our program →- Small class sizes so every student gets hands-on time, not just a seat in a lecture hall.
- AHA-aligned Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support courses.
- A clear pathway: earn your CNA certification, add your AHA BLS card, then specialize in Home Health Aide or Restorative care.
- CNA continuing education (6 CEUs) offered on campus so active CNAs can renew without driving across town.
- One Orangevale campus, easy to reach from Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Folsom, and Sacramento.
Real classes, real graduates
Moments from Nura Care Institute
Graduation days and hands-on skills practice from recent classes on our Orangevale campus.
Common questions
Before you enroll
No prior healthcare experience is required for our Certified Nursing Assistant program; you will need to meet standard requirements such as a background check and health screening. Our Home Health Aide and Restorative Nursing Assistant courses are advanced options that require an active CNA certification and a current BLS card.
Yes. Our AHA Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support courses are open to nurses, EMTs, caregivers, and anyone who needs a current certification card, independent of our CNA or HHA programs.
Use the enrollment form and select "CNA Continuing Education," or call us at (916) 544-1256. Our 6 CEU session counts toward the in-service hours active CNAs need to keep their certification current.
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Mobile CPR & BLS across Northern California
Areas we serve
Our campus is in Orangevale, and we bring AHA CPR, BLS, and ACLS certification onsite to teams and facilities across the greater Sacramento region and Northern California. Pick your city for local class details, or see all service areas.
Sacramento
Sacramento County
CPR & BLS training
Roseville
Placer County
CPR & BLS training
Auburn
Placer County
CPR & BLS training
Grass Valley
Nevada County
CPR & BLS training
Yuba City
Sutter County
CPR & BLS training
Napa
Napa County
CPR & BLS training
Redding
Shasta County
CPR & BLS training
All service areas
Greater Sacramento & NorCal
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Ready to start your healthcare career?
Talk to our admissions team about the right program for you, or enroll directly online.