Northern California Nursing Academy (NCNA) is a health-care career training institution located in Daly City in San Mateo County, California (approximately 8 miles south-west of San Francisco in the Bay Area). We offer a wide range of programs - nursing programs, allied health programs, healthcare technicians as well as CPR and First Aid Certification.
Northern California Nursing Academy is formed by experienced educators, who are at the same time, practicing professionals in the healthcare industry. We are an organization that recognizes our vital role in the healthcare system of our nation, and provide the preparation for individuals in becoming well equipped and competent to take on responsibilities related to the Health Care Industry.
Our educators have over 30 years of experience in their respective professions as Licensed Vocational Nurses, Registered Nurses and Medical Doctors. Whether you wish to work in hospitals, long term care facilities, schools, government agencies, private organizations and in clients' homes, we prepare you to be the best you can be in your career. We direct students to succeed with the focus of teaching the values of the health care profession.
Nursing programs:
- Nursing Assistant program
- Home Health Aide program
- Acute Care Nursing program
- National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) review
Allied Health programs:
- Medical Assistant program
- Medical Office Assistant program
Technicians & Specialist programs:
- Hemodialysis / Patient Care Technician program
- ECG / EKG Technicians program
- Insurance & Coding Specialist program
- CPR & First Aid Certification to individuals and groups
- Classes are held weekdays, weeknights & weekends
The CAO Institute is a Los Angeles Beauty/Cosmetology School and Paul Mitchell Partner School. Located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Alhambra is just minutes from LA’s glitz and glamour and bordered by charming cities like Pasadena, home to leading scientific and cultural institutions, and Santa Monica, with its renowned pier and trendy boutiques. We teach cosmetology classes, beauty classes, nail technology, and skin care. Become a beautician today, the Paul Mitchell way!
Established over 28 years ago, the Paul Mitchell network is nearly 100,000 salons strong and in 81 countries worldwide. Prospective employers recognize Paul Mitchell Schools’ commitment to quality and our reputation for innovation and excellence. Everyone at The Cao Institute of Aesthetic – A Paul Mitchell Partner School is committed to helping you find the right home, wherever your dreams may take you. The Cao Institute is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.
The University of East-West Medicine is a graduate school of Integrative Health and Medicine, which includes Traditional Chinese Medicine and western medicine.
The mission of the University of East-West Medicine is to educate leaders and practitioners to improve human wellness through innovation, education, and the delivery of outstanding patient-centered care.
South Bay Massage College is an accredited massage therapist training school located in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County in Southern California. Our initial massage therapy certification program is 125 hours of education plus 50 hours of spa internship, totaling 175 hours. Subjects covered include Swedish massage, anatomy, nutrition, reflexology, hygiene and hands-on lab practice.
You can become qualified to take the national massage certification exam after completing the required 500 hours of massage education. We also have a wide range of advanced massage courses available including sports massage, deep tissue massage, shiatsu and many others.
Our Internship Spa allows our students to gain hands-on experience performing massages on the public. Our spa is open 7 days a week and there are many shifts available in the morning, mid-day, evening and weekend hours so it’s very flexible around your busy schedule.
Our main campus is located 5 blocks from the beach. Our spa is just 2 blocks from the beach so you can walk down to beach or pier during your breaks. Ample free parking is available.
Become a certified Montessori teacher with Fountainhead Montessori Adult Education!
Based in Dublin CA, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide an accessible, affordable training course to those interested in pursuing an American Montessori Society (AMS) Early Childhood Credential, as well as those seeking a greater understanding of the Montessori philosophy.
We offer evening courses in Montessori philosophy and curriculum in a classroom setting as well as supervised field experience for student teachers in an approved practicum site.
College credits are granted in cooperation with California State University, East Bay Extension.
College Accredited American Montessori Credential Course:
Classes / Modules include:
- Montessori Philosophy
- Practical Life
- Sensorial
- Art and Earth Sciences
- Language
- Arithmetic: Methods and Materials
- Physical and Biological Sciences
- Practicum: Internship Component
- Practicum: Seminar Component
- Music and Movement Workshop
Empire College, located in Santa Rosa, California, is just one hour north of the San Francisco Bay Area in the heart of the wine-growing region of Sonoma County. At Empire College, we believe education is one of the most important assets that you will acquire during your lifetime. We believe we can help you gain this asset and prepare you for a new career in a marketable career field. We also believe that the success of our graduates is our legacy. We feature a total of 25 career training programs, including five Specialized Associate Degree programs in Accounting, Administrative Specialist, Information Technology, Medical Assistant and Legal Assistant, as well as a top-ranked Juris Doctor law program. The School of Business is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). In addition, the college is both a Microsoft IT Academy and a Security Certified Program Training Partner.
Thomas Aquinas College, located in Santa Paula (65 miles northwest of Los Angeles), California, is a four-year, Catholic liberal arts college offering a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree program.
Thomas Aquinas College is accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education, a national accrediting agency, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, a regional accrediting board for California and Guam.
Situated in Normal Heights, a neighborhood in the mid-city region of San Diego CA, San Diego Beauty College educates and trains students for in-demand careers in the beauty industry. We offer dedicated programs for numerous specialized careers in the industry. Courses include Cosmetology, Esthetics, Manicurist, Barbering, and Massage Therapy.
Our goals are to help you discover your ability to transform your life and others by your training. The degree of your success will depend on the effort you are willing to apply during the entire course of your training.
Our programs and innovative curriculum are designed to engage students and develop their skills and knowledge, setting them apart and excelling their expertise to a higher level as professionals in the industry.
- Students learn the fundamentals of each course through techniques in a comprehensive, hands-on program featuring haircutting, hair styling, hair coloring, and marketing and business skills.
The H&R Block Income Tax Course provides participants with everything you need to know to learn how to prepare taxes like a professional. Convenient locations (throughout the U.S.) and flexible class times mean that you learn from the best on a schedule that works for you. Your tax preparation career starts here.
The course consists of 75 hours of instruction which includes instructor led sessions, web-based training, and practice sessions.
Classes generally meet for 3-hour sessions, 2-3 times per week or on weekends for 3-hour sessions. Class schedules can vary by location. Bi-lingual English / Spanish courses are available.
Hands on Healing Institute (HHI) is a Massage Therapy School in northeastern Los Angeles offering Massage Therapy (MT) programs.
We also offer advanced electives for massage therapists who want to add to their certified hours, continue their education and understand more fully the mind, body, spirit connection to facilitate healing. At HHI we provide a holistic approach and believe that just learning the technique of massage is not enough to facilitate healing.
Our Professional Massage Therapy Program uses the curriculum recommended to apply for a State Certificate as a Massage Therapist through the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC).