
Desert Valley Nursing Institute
(909-800-5401 school cell
(760) 340-2717 message phone
73712 Alessandro Dr Suite B-3
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Hours: 9am-4pm
Mon-Thurs by appointment
CNA Enrollment
We offer 3 CNA Program Options: a Full Time Day Program, a Part Time Evening/Saturday Program, and an Online Program. You may call 909-800-5401 for enrollment information or contact us by email at dvniedu@desertvalleynursing.com Click on the link below to view the Class Schedules.
FACE2FACE CLASS ENROLLMENT: contact the school (909-800-5401) or email dvniedu@desertvalleynursing.com for enrollment documents. and payment links.
ONLINE CLASS ENROLLMENT: Click on the Online Program Information button below.
Once the enrollment fee is received, the student will submit the enrollment agreement, photo ID, SS card, and Identity Attestation form within 3 business days. Then initial enrollment is complete and the spot in the class is reserved. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, money order, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex, Applepay, Androidpay. Payment plans are available as listed below. Class sizes are limited to 15 students
Fingerprinting and proof of Covid vaccination + booster are required prior to the first day of class
Clinical site requirements: Covid vaccination + booster, Physical, TB test, CPR card-BLS, flu shot during flu season. Sites may vary in their protocols and may have additional requirements.
Please note that program policies are subject to change pending changes in state guidelines.
Payment plans are available as follows: Please note that smaller payments may be made more frequently and arranged on an individual basis with the Program Director. Enrollment ending dates are given provided space in the class is still available. Enrollment may end sooner as classes fill up early.
Tuition Payment Plans 2023
Full Time Program-FACE TO FACE (Daytime Class)
Session 1 (February 6-April 13 2023) $2400 Complete
Enrollment Ends February 1, 2023 (as long as spots are available)
Upon enrollment $150 Enrollment Fee (non-refundable)
February 1 $600 Tuition payment # 1
February 27 $600 Tuition payment # 2
March 20 $600 Tuition payment # 3
April 10 $600 Tuition payment # 4
Session 2 (April 17-June 22 2023) $2400 In Progress
Enrollment Ends April 12, 2023 (as long as spots are available)
Upon enrollment $150 Enrollment Fee (non-refundable)
April 12 $600 Tuition payment # 1
May 4 $600 Tuition payment # 2
May 25 $600 Tuition payment # 3
June 19 $600 Tuition payment # 4
Session 3 (June 26-August 31 2023) $2400 Enrolling
Enrollment Ends June 20, 2023 (as long as spots are available)
Upon enrollment $150 Enrollment Fee (non-refundable)
June 20 $600 Tuition payment # 1
July11 $600 Tuition payment # 2
August 3 $600 Tuition payment # 3
August 28 $600 Tuition payment # 4
Part Time Program-FACE TO FACE (Evening Class)
Session 1A $2400 Dates to be determined (TBD)
ONLINE Program (BLENDED-Theory online & Clinical hours in person)
Session1 ONLINE (March 20-June 1, 2023) $2100 Complete
Enrollment Ends March 14
Upon enrollment $150 Enrollment Fee (non-refundable) March 14 $525 Tuition payment # 1
April 10 $525 Tuition payment # 2
May 1 $525 Tuition payment # 3
May 29 $525 Tuition payment # 4
Session 2 ONLINE (June 5-August 24, 2023) $2100 In Progress
Enrollment Ends May 31
Upon enrollment $150 Enrollment Fee (non-refundable) May 31 $525 Tuition payment # 1
June 26 $525 Tuition payment # 2
July 24 $525 Tuition payment # 3
August 21 $525 Tuition payment # 4
Session 3 ONLINE (August 21-November 2, 2023) $2100 Enrolling
Enrollment Ends August 16
Upon enrollment $150 Enrollment Fee (non-refundable) August 16 $525 Tuition payment # 1
September 11 $525 Tuition payment # 2
October 5 $525 Tuition payment # 3
October 31 $525 Tuition payment # 4
CPR Classes
We offer CPR classes (BLS through American Heart Association) one-two times per month. Please call to request a CPR class as class sizes are limited. Providers $75.00 per class paid upon enrollment. $15 deposit will be retained for CPR class cancellations with less than 48 hours notice. No-shows are non-refundable
We also offer Heartsaver CPR with First Aid for non-certified/licensed persons-$90
4 Student minimum required to hold CPR classes.
Home Health Aid Certification Program 2023 $600 + $50 registration fee
CNAs may receive 26 CEUs for this class
We offer this program twice a year. Space is limited. To enroll, you must call (909-800-5401) or email dvniedu@desertvalleynursing.com to receive enrollment information & the payment link. Submit the enrollment fee, enrollment agreement, copy of photo ID, SS card, and CNA certificate number to complete the enrollment. This may be done via email or with an appointment at the school. Tuition must be paid in full prior to the class start of the class and is non-refundable.
This is a 40 hour program approved by CDPH and 100% attendance is required.
Approved Clinical Sites: Manor Care Health Services (Palm Desert), Rancho MIrage Health Care Center (Rancho Mirage)
Program Session 1: M-Th 2/27/23-3/9/23 (Evening class)
Enrollment ends 2/22/23
Week one: 2/27/23-3/2/23 Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-8:30pm Theory lectures (on campus)
Week two: 3/6/23-3/9/23) Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-8:30pm Clinical hours
Program Session 2: TBD
Enrollment ends
Week one: Monday-Thursday Theory lectures (on campus)
Week two: Monday-Thursday Clinical hours
Pre-requisite
CNA Certificate or proof of CNA Program completion
HHA cards will not be issued by CDPH until applicant has passed the CNA State Exam
Current Physical, TB test current within the past year
CPR-BLS card (through American Heart Association)
Covid Vaccination + Booster, flu shot during flu season
Individual Clinical sites may have additional requirements