Find Texas CNA Classes Near You – Texas CNA Training Programs

After passing the certification exam it take 4-6 weeks to receive your CNA certification in the mail. Once this is earned, you can apply for careers in the nursing field. Individuals, once certified, can apply to work at nursing homes, hospitals, or any care facility in which there are nurses in need of assistance. Job requirements will vary at each institution, but the basic duties include: caring for patients, drawing blood, taking temperatures, changing bed linens, and other work.

How Can I Find CNA Training Programs Near Me?

Browse our list of Texas schools that offer CNA training courses to become a certified nursing assistant. Nurse aide programs are usually offered at community colleges, junior colleges, trade schools and technical/vocational schools. Our directory includes as many CNA programs as possible, but is not complete as there may be additional CNA programs that are not listed here. Many long-term care facilities offer CNA training to current employees and trainees. In many cases these programs are not widely advertised, but can be discovered by contacting the facilities directly. Use our custom school search tool to identify CNA training programs near you with open enrollment.

How Much Can You Make as a CNA in Texas?

The average CNA salary in Texas is $36,009 per year. Wages will vary based on location, years of experience, employer and current economic conditions. Like many other states, Texas has been experiencing a nursing shortage for the last several years and employment outlook for nurses has remained strong. Typically, larger cities and major metropolitan areas will pay higher wages. For example, nursing assistants in Austin TX make an average of $42,216 per year.

How to Become a CNA in Texas

To become a CNA in Texas, there are certain qualifications and courses each applicant must complete prior to becoming certified. There are certain requirements which differ in each state, so if you are a CNA in another state, you will have to find out if the State of Texas accepts reciprocity, and if not, what additional requirements you must fulfill to become certified in the state of Texas. The job of a CNA entails providing care for patients under a nurses’ supervision. There are a variety of tasks which will be asked of a CNA by a registered nurse including: dressing, feeding, bathing and checking the vital signs of patients in hospitals or nursing homes. The CNA is pretty much in charge of assisting nurses in completing day to day tasks to keep patients comfortable, and make sure they are well taken care of.

Texas also requires an exam to be passed to obtain a nursing assistant certification. The test consists of a written section and a skills section. There is one section consisting of 60 multiple choice questions to evaluate what was learned during the classroom hours. The second portion is a practical exam where applicants are required to perform five techniques (which are randomly selected) to prove their ability to perform the necessary tasks required of a CNA. Each applicant can attempt the exam up to three times before being required to re-take the classroom and clinical hours again.

Can I Transfer My CNA License to Texas?

If you are a certified nursing assistant from another state and have just moved to Texas you can apply to the Nursing Aide Registry in Texas for what is called “reciprocity”. As long as you can provide verification that you completed a state approved CNA certification program, are currently certified in another state, and have worked as a CNA recently. You would not need to take the Texas exam or training if you are granted reciprocity. CNA licenses usually need to be renewed every two years.

How Much Does CNA Training Cost? How Long Does it Take?

Texas requires CNA applicants to complete an approved training program in the state. Each student must complete 51 hours in the classroom and 24 hours of clinical work to complete the program. There are many state approved programs in Texas to choose from, and students can even take online classes to meet the 51 hours of classroom learning, as long as they are able to obtain an internship to complete the 24 clinical hours as well. If a program is not approved by the state, the hours will not be counted towards the required hours to get a CNA License.

CNA Training Programs in Texas (TX)

A and A Academy for Nurse Aides – Katy

30 Kelliwood Courts Cir., Katy, TX 77450

A and B Training Academy CNA Program – Jasper

100 North Wheeler Street, Jasper, TX 75951

A and B Training Academy Nurse Aide Training Program – Houston

6065 Hillcroft Street, Houston, TX 77081

A and F Nursing Academy – Richardson

1221 Abrams Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

A and H Nurse Aide Training – Temple

413 Van Dyke Dr., Temple, TX 76504

A and M Consolidated High School – College Station

1801 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy., College Station, TX 77840

Abilene Independent School District CNA Training Program

#1 Village Dr., Abilene, TX 79606

Above All Medical Training Nurse Aide Course – San Antonio

103 Kenrock Ridge, San Antonio, TX 78254

Academy of Exceptional Healthcare Training Nurse Assistant Program – Houston

8449 West Bellfort Street, Houston, TX 77071

Academy of Nurses Assistant – San Antonio

1822 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX 78201

Academy School of Careers, Inc. – El Paso

1030 North Zaragosa, Suite T, El Paso, TX 79915

ACBF Academy Career Training School CNA Program – Arlington

1501 South Center Street, Arlington, TX 76010

Accurate Care Health Services CNA Training – Arlington

3415 South Collins Street, Arlington, TX 76014

Ace Healthcare Training Institute CNA Program – Houston

10101 Harwin, Houston, TX 77036

Advanced Medical Training and Technology, Inc. – San Antonio

2034 Austin Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78218

Agape Healthcare Services Nursing Assistant Program – Dallas

10501 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231

Aides For Home Health Care Services – Pasadena

4008 Vista Rd., Pasadena, TX 77504

Akins High School CNA Training Program – Austin

10701 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78748

Alameda Oaks Nursing Center – Corpus Christi

1101 South Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Allen ISD – Allen High School

300 Rivercrest Blvd., Allen, TX 75002

Alliance Career Institute CNA Course – Dallas

9330 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75243

Alpha Career Institute Nurse Aide Program – Arlington

1115 East Pioneer Pkwy, #112, Arlington, TX 76010

Alpha Medical Institute – Houston

9207 Country Creek, Houston, TX 77036

Alpine Valley Care Center CNA Program

1003 Loop Road, Alpine, TX 79830

Alvaredo Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

101 North Parkway Dr., Alvarado, TX 76009

Alvin Community College Nurse Aide Training Program

3110 Mustang Rd., Alvin, TX 77511

Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning

1100 North Forest, Amarillo, TX 79106

Amarillo College – Center For Continuing Health Care

6222 West 9th Street, Amarillo, TX 79178

Amarillo College CNA Training Program at Moore County Campus – Dumas

1220 East 1st Street, Dumas, TX 79029

Amarillo V.A. Medical Center CNA Program

6010 Amarillo Blvd. West, Amarillo, TX 79106

American Medical Institute – Houston

10101 Fondren, Houston, TX 77096

Amistad Nursing Home CNA Program – Uvalde

200 Riverside Dr., Uvalde, TX 78801

Anamarc Educational Institute Nursing Assistant Course – El Paso

3210 Dyer Street, El Paso, TX 79930

Angelina College – Abundant Light of Livingston – Lufkin

3500 South First St., Lufkin, TX 75902

Angelina College – Buna Nursing Home

3500 South 1st Street, Lufkin, TX 75902

Angelina College – ETMC, Winfield Healthcare

3500 South First Street, Lufkin, TX 75902

Angelina College – Jasper Higher Education Center, Avalon Place

P.O. Box 1768, Lufkin, TX 75902

Angelina College – Nacogdoches High School, Rock Haven

3500 South 1st Street, Lufkin, TX 75902

Angelina College – Southland

3500 South First Street, Lufkin, TX 75904

Angelina College CNA Program at Huntington High School

3500 South First Street, Lufkin, TX 75902

Angelina College CNA Course – Houston County

3500 South First Street, Lufkin, TX 75902

Angelina College CNA Program – Sabine Area Care Center, Hemphill

3500 South First Street, Lufkin, TX 75902

Angelina College CNA Program at Trinity High School, Avalon Place

3500 South First Street, Lufkin, TX 75902

Angelina College Nurse Aide Program – Martin Center

3500 South 1st Street, Lufkin, TX 75902

Angelina College Nurse Aide Program at Lufkin

3500 South First Street, Lufkin, TX 75904

Angelina College Nurse Aide Training at Colonial Pines – San Augustine

3500 South 1st Street, Lufkin, TX 75902

Angelina College Nurse Assistant Training at Livingston High School

3500 South 1st Street, Lufkin, TX 75902

Aransas Pass High School Nurse Aide Training Program

450 South Ave. A, Aransas Pass, TX 78336

Arboretum of Winnie Nurse Aide Course

1215 Hwy 124, Winnie, TX 77665

Archer City CNA Training Program

201 East Chestnut, Archer City, TX 76351

Aurora Health School Nurse Aide Course – El Paso

4209 Hookheath, El Paso, TX 79922

Austin Community College – Georgetown Campus

5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752

Austin Community College CNA Program

5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752

Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehab Inc. – Henderson

321 Kilgore Dr., Henderson, TX 75652

Avalon Medical Career Academy CNA Training Program – Houston

10103 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77096

Azle Manor Nurse Aide Program

721 Dunaway Lane, Azle, TX 76098

Bakenridge Nursing Assistant Program – Dallas

1140 Empire Central, Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75247

Baptist Health System Nurse Aide Course – San Antonio

8400 Datapoint Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229

Baptist Memorials Center Nursing Assistant Program – San Angelo

902 North Main Street, San Angelo, TX 76903

Barbara Bee’s School of Nurse Aide Training – Killeen

1205 East Central Texas Expressway, Killeen, TX 76541

Bastrop High School CNA Program

1614 Chambers Street, Bastrop, TX 78602

Baywind Village CNA Training Program – League City

411 Alabama Ave., League City, TX 77573

Bell Tech Training School Inc. Nurse Aide Training Program – Houston

12000 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77082

Bellmire Health Care Facilities – Bowie

1101 Rock, Bowie, TX 76230

Ben Barber Career and Technology Academy – Mansfield

1120 West Debbie Lane, Mansfield, TX 76063

Bender Terrace CNA Training Program – Lubbock

4510 27th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410

BHC Training Center – Dallas

8065 Scyene Circle, Dallas, TX 75227

BHC Training Center – Ft. Worth

8065 Scyene Circle, Dallas, TX 75227

Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation CNA Program – Cooper

110 Hwy 64 West, Cooper, TX 75432

Birmingham Health Care Center – Rusk

1383 Johnson Dr., Rusk, TX 75785

BISD Central Medical Magnet High School – Beaumont

88 Jaguar Drive, Beaumont, TX 77702

Blinn College CNA Program – Trinity Care Center