About Us
CNEI’s History
CNEI’s dedication to healthcare education has spanned for over 40 years of training nurses and other healthcare professionals. Read more about CNEI’s history below.
1976
1976
CNEI is formed in Oakland, California to teach Continuing Education to Registered Nurses.
1984
1984
CNEI moves to Cathedral City, CA.
1992
1992
CNEI expands the scope of training to include Continuing Education for Licensed Vocational Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, and First Aid training.
1999
1999
CNEI begins offering the Certified Nurses Assistant and the Certified Home Health Aide courses.
2003
2003
Phlebotomy and Psychiatric Technician programs are added.
2005
2005
The Licensed Vocational Nurse program is added.
2005
August 2005
CNEI is granted accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education, a U.S. Department of Education recognized Accrediting agency.
2009
2009
CNEI is granted approval from the U.S. Department of Education to offer Title IV Financial aid, Student Loans and Grants, to qualified students.
2011
2011
CNEI moved to a new location 5200 E Ramon Rd, Suite I-1, Palm Springs, CA 92264
2012
2012
CNEI received approval from the VA to train eligible veterans, their spouses and dependents.
2012
September 2012
CNEI begins the Clinical Healthcare Technician program, which bundles several shorter programs together to give graduates several certifications.
2013
November 2013
CNEI receives approval to offer the Alcohol & Drug Addiction Counseling program.
2016
2016
CNEI celebrates its 40th Anniversary!
2017
2017
CNEI receives a 6-year re-accreditation approval from the Council on Occupational Education; the maximum granted.
2022
2022
CNEI relocates to a new location:
72769 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
2023
2023
CNEI receives a 6-year re-accreditation approval from the Council on Occupational Education; the maximum granted.