Frequently Asked Questions
After your application and transcript are reviewed, you will be invited via your ARC email to submit medical documents and a criminal background check with fingerprints. These next steps include:
- Submit a Physical Exam completed on the ARC Health History form
- Submit a negative TB test (PPD) result
- Submit proof of annual COVID-19 Vaccination
- Submit proof of annual Influenza Vaccination
- Criminal Background Check (CBC) and fingerprinting (instructions will follow — do not do this now)
Only 15 students can be selected for each course. We will proceed with the first 15 applications that successfully provide all required documents.
- The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has a time restriction on the physical exam and fingerprints.
- You need our specific ARC forms to document your physical exam and for state fingerprinting requirements.
- Fingerprinting and Live Scan is offered during the 1st Day of Course/Orientation Day (Wednesday, January 20th, 2027). Please note that if a negative criminal background check is revealed (usually takes 4–8 weeks), you could be dropped from the course. If you have been convicted of an offense, review the list of disqualifying Penal Codes on the CDPH website.
Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified of your eligibility for the CNA program.
No. Our forms may be similar to other programs, but to ensure you meet all State requirements you must use the ARC forms that will be attached in the email sent to you.
You can choose to go to the ARC Student Health & Wellness Center and/or Concentra for your physical exam with an ARC student discount.
The ARC Health & Wellness Center offers TB (PPD) tests for $5.00 and physical exam referrals for $30.00.
Call to make an appointment: 916-484-8383.
- N100 (CNA) Tuition: $322 (does not include other admission fees)
- N101 (HHA) Tuition: $69 (does not include other admission fees)
- Uniform & Equipment: $200 or less — includes uniform scrubs, student ID badge, white closed-toe shoes with treaded soles, analog watch, criminal clearance fees, fingerprinting fees, and malpractice fees
- Live Scan and Fingerprinting: $57-70