East Bay CNA Academy was founded with a simple mission: to provide high-quality, affordable, and career-focused Certified Nursing Assistant training to the East Bay community. Built by healthcare professionals who understand the real needs of today’s workforce, our academy prepares students with the skills, confidence, and compassion required to thrive in long-term care, hospitals, rehabilitation, and home-health settings.

Located in Walnut Creek, California, our program follows the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Nurse Assistant Training and Assessment Program (NATAP) standards, offering 160 hours of comprehensive training—including 60 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of hands-on clinical experience. Our goal is to graduate competent, confident CNAs who are ready for immediate employment in a rapidly growing healthcare field.

Who we are

Edgar Giron, LVN

Founder • Program Administrator • Primary Instructor

With years of nursing experience and a passion for mentorship, Edgar created East Bay CNA Academy to raise the standard of CNA education in the region. As a working LVN and dedicated instructor, he brings real-world insights, practical training, and a supportive teaching style that helps students succeed from day one.

April Giron, RN, BSN

Co-Founder • Program Director

April oversees program quality, curriculum integrity, and regulatory compliance. Her clinical background and leadership in nursing education ensure that every student receives training aligned with CDPH standards, evidence-based practices, and the professional expectations of today’s healthcare employers.

Together, Edgar and April designed East Bay CNA Academy to be a school where students feel supported, respected, and prepared to begin meaningful careers in healthcare.

Our Commitment

At East Bay CNA Academy, we believe that exceptional training leads to exceptional caregivers. Our values guide everything we do:

• Professionalism – Preparing students for the standards of the healthcare workforce

• Integrity – Teaching with honesty, transparency, and accountability

• Compassion – Emphasizing person-centered care and empathy

• Excellence – Delivering high-quality instruction in both theory and clinical practice

• Compliance – Meeting all CDPH and Title 22 training requirements

We maintain small class sizes, personalized instruction, and hands-on skills practice to ensure every student receives the attention and support needed to succeed.

Our Vision

We strive to become the leading CNA training provider in Contra Costa County — known for high pass rates, strong clinical partnerships, and successful job placement. As demand for healthcare professionals continues to grow, East Bay CNA Academy will remain dedicated to shaping the next generation of CNAs who will deliver compassionate, skilled, and reliable care throughout the East Bay and beyond.