CNA Classes & Programs in Texas

645 CNA programs across 309 Texas cities, including free, online, 4-week, evening and weekend options.

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CNA training in Texas

Programs
645
state-approved
Cities covered
309
with CNA programs
Median pay
$35,110
$16.88 an hour
CNAs employed
84,960
in Texas
Training hours
100
minimum, incl. 40 clinical

Sources: US Census (2024), BLS OEWS (May 2023).

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How to Become a CNA in Texas: Requirements

  1. Complete a state-approved CNA training program

    At least 100 hours, including 40 hours of supervised clinical practice.

  2. Pass the state competency exam

    A knowledge test and a hands-on skills test.

  3. Get listed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry

    Employers check the registry before hiring.

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Texas requirements in detail

Before starting your training, it's important to understand exactly what Texas requires to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Meeting these standards ensures you're eligible to test, be placed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry, and work in approved healthcare settings.

Eligibility

  • Program enrollment: You must complete a Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)–approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP). These programs are offered through community colleges, technical schools, and long-term care facilities across the state.
  • Background checks: All candidates must pass a criminal history check consistent with Texas Health & Safety Code §250.006 and cannot be listed on the Texas Employee Misconduct Registry or have a revoked CNA certification.

Training Hours & Clinicals

Texas requires a minimum of 100 total clock hours of instruction, including 60 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of hands-on clinical training in a licensed nursing facility. Before any direct resident contact, you must complete at least 16 hours of instruction in required topics such as communication, infection control, residents' rights, safety and emergency procedures (including the Heimlich maneuver), and promoting residents' independence and dignity.

Certification Exam (NNAAP)

Completing training does not make you eligible to test. You must first submit a New Nurse Aide by Examination Application in TULIP (the Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal), selecting New Nurse Aide under the Eligibility Route tab. HHSC staff review the application, and the director of your training program must then approve your training in TULIP. That approval depends on three things: successfully completing the program, a background check under Texas Health & Safety Code §250.006, and not being listed on the Employee Misconduct Registry. Once it is granted, you receive an email with a link to register for the exam.

You then take both parts of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam, administered by Prometric under contract with HHSC. The exam includes a written (or oral) knowledge test and a skills evaluation. Both portions must be passed within 24 months of completing training. Candidates have up to three attempts for each portion of the exam; those who do not pass after three attempts must retrain before testing again.

Placement on the Registry & Working as a CNA

Passing the exams is not the final step either. Prometric sends your scores electronically to TULIP, HHSC staff issue your certificate and change your application status to Approved, and TULIP emails you. You can print the certificate from TULIP. At that point your name is on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry, maintained by HHSC. You may then work as a CNA in nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, and other licensed healthcare settings. Federal rules also allow facilities to employ CNA trainees for up to 120 days while completing training and testing requirements.

Renewal & In-Service Education

Texas CNA certification must be renewed every 24 months. To stay active on the registry, you must have performed paid nursing- or health-related duties for at least 8 consecutive hours under the supervision of a licensed nurse within the past 24 months. In addition, CNAs working in Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities must complete at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years, which employers are responsible for documenting.

Costs & Reimbursement

Exam fees are set by Prometric. Under federal and state law, if you are employed by (or receive a job offer from) a Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing facility when you begin training, the facility must cover your training and testing costs. If you are hired within 12 months of completing training, the facility must reimburse you for those costs on a prorated basis.

Reciprocity

If you are already certified as a CNA in another U.S. state and your certification is active and in good standing, you may apply for reciprocity to be added to the Texas Nurse Aide Registry without retraining. Applicants must submit a reciprocity application through TULIP (Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal), provide proof of current certification, and pass the required background checks.

Sources: Texas HHSC – Become a Certified Nurse Aide, Texas HHSC – Nurse Aide Training & Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP), Texas HHSC – NAR Credentialing FAQs, Prometric – Texas CNA Testing

CNA Program Types in Texas

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Free CNA Classes in Texas

Most in Houston, Laredo and San Antonio

27 programs

Usually run by employers, colleges or workforce programs, often in exchange for a work commitment. They are not in our program search, so contact them directly. How free CNA training works

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SchoolCityCostWeeks
The Heights of AlamoAlamoFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredThe Heights of Alamo offers a Nurse Aide in Training opportunity with a state‑approved online NATCEP class and on‑site clinical training. Training is employer-sponsored and advertised as free for participants.
Collin CollegeAllenFree–
Community College · 128 hours · Financial aidContinuing Education Nurse Aide Training includes 80 hours of classroom and lab plus 48 hours of clinical at a state-approved long-term care facility. Applicants complete a pre-admission process and may qualify for grant-funded tuition.
Burleson CNA Training ProgramBurlesonFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeAdvanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare of Burleson runs a paid Nurse Aide trainee pathway where you start as a hospitality aide and receive employer-sponsored training to become a CNA. The posting states guaranteed CNA employment upon completion.
Comfort Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterComfortFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredComfort Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has advertised paid CNA class/training positions that allow trainees to earn while completing required nurse aide training. Contact the facility for current cohort availability and details.
Integrity Health and EducationDentonFree2
Career School · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program with Zoom lectures on Monday and Thursday evenings and in-person lab/clinicals on weekends; includes scrubs, BLS, books, and a testing voucher. Typical cohorts run 15 days with evening lectures and weekend skills/clinicals.
Fairfield Nursing and RehabilitationFairfieldFree–
Nursing Facility · 100 hours · Employer-sponsoredThe facility runs a CNA class onsite with free classroom training and paid clinical hours to complete state-required training.
UTMB Health - Nurse Assistant Training ProgramGalvestonFree–
Acute Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job guaranteeUTMB Health offers a paid CNA Apprenticeship that employs trainees as Hospital Aides while they complete HHSC‑approved classroom instruction and on‑the‑job learning with mentorship. Successful completers advance to Patient Care Technician roles.
The Heights of GonzalesGonzalesFree–
Nursing Home · Employer-sponsoredThe Heights of Gonzales offers an earn-while-you-learn CNA training program delivered in person at the facility at no cost to participants. Cohorts are scheduled periodically for prospective nurse aides.
Hamlin CISD CNA ProgramHamlinFree5
High SchoolHamlin CISD partners with Cisco College to offer a CNA course completed over 5 weekends with classroom and clinical instruction. Hamlin Collegiate students have their program cost covered.
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of HarlingenHarlingenFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredFacility hires Nurse Aides in Training and provides education assistance at no cost to become a CNA, with training offered online and on‑the‑floor at a Regency/Windsor location.
HCC Coleman MidtownHoustonFree–
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aid · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpHouston Community College offers a Certified Nurse Aide program focused on essential patient care skills for entry-level roles in long-term care and other settings. The program includes classroom, lab, and clinical training with institutional career services support.
Optimum Skills TrainingHoustonFree–
Career School · Financial aid · Job placement helpOptimum Skills Training offers a CNA course with tuition that includes supplies, scrubs, books, lab fees, CPR, and exam fees, and notes scholarships and grants are available. The school also advertises limited free CNA training in partnership with Prairie View A&M with job placement support.
Uncharted Territory Solutions PreparationHoustonFree3
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpCNA training is offered in-person and hybrid with options as short as 3–4 weeks, covering classroom, skills, and clinical training. Workforce scholarships and other funding may make classes free for eligible students.
Kilgore College-Longview CenterKilgoreFree3
Community College · 100 hoursFast-track CNA training offered in hybrid or 3-week in-person formats covering resident care, communication, safety, and observation. Classroom content may be online with in-person labs and a clinical week at approved facilities.
Laredo Job Corps CenterLaredoFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement helpJob Corps’ Certified Nurse Assistant training at Laredo teaches basic patient care skills like vital signs, bathing, feeding, transfers, and documentation, and includes CPR/BLS and bloodborne pathogens credentials. Training is provided at no cost to eligible students with career transition support after graduation.
Las Alturas NATCEPLaredoFree3
Nursing Facility · 100 hours · Employer-sponsoredLas Alturas offers a state-approved Nurse Aide in Training program with no-cost tuition in an accelerated 2–3 week format using virtual coursework.
Whisperwoods CNA Training CenterLubbockFree4
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredWhisperwood offers a free, employer-sponsored four-week CNA course for employees and sister facilities with hands-on training led by the staff development nurse. The program includes approximately 40 hours of skills practice.
North Texas Job Corps CenterMcKinneyFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement helpNorth Texas Job Corps offers Certified Nurse Assistant training covering direct care tasks, vital signs, safe transfers, feeding, and documentation, with BLS and bloodborne pathogens credentials. Training is free for eligible students and includes job search and transition support services.
The Heights of AtascosaPleasantonFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredThe Heights of Atascosa advertises a paid Nurse Aide in Training program with a state‑approved NATCEP class, allowing candidates to earn while they learn toward CNA roles. Hiring postings note free educational training and assistance with state certification.
Rockport Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterRockportFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredWellsential Health offers free CNA job training and certification through its workforce development program for team members. Availability and details may vary by facility; contact the Rockport center for current opportunities.
Shannon SNF Nurse Aide ProgramSan AngeloFree4
Acute Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpShannon’s paid CNA program runs four weeks, Monday–Friday 8:30 am–2:30 pm at the St. John’s Campus. Tuition is free with a service obligation and includes job placement as a Patient Care Technician.
Remington Transitional Care of San AntonioSan AntonioFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredWellsential Health offers free CNA job training and certification through its workforce development program, available to team members at facilities like Remington Transitional Care of San Antonio. Training supports entry into caregiver roles across the organization.
The Institute of Allied HealthcareSan AntonioFree–
Career School · Financial aidThe Institute of Allied Healthcare offers an 18‑day Nurse Aide program covering core nursing assistant skills with classroom instruction and an externship, held at its Medical Center location. The school advertises grants and a San Antonio Ready to Work option that can make the Nurse Aide program free for eligible students.
Gary Job Corps CommunitySan MarcosFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement helpGary Job Corps offers a no-cost Certified Nurse Assistant training program with hands-on instruction, credentials, and support services. Eligible students receive housing, meals, supplies and career transition support during training.
Williams Career School of ExcellenceSan MarcosFree–
Career School · 106 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpWCSE’s Nurse Aide program is a 106 hour hybrid course with day, evening, and weekend class options, designed to build core patient care skills. A Dwyer partner sponsorship may cover tuition for eligible students.
The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterSpringFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredWellsential Health offers free CNA job training and certification programs for team members through its workforce development initiative.
Mission TexarkanaTexarkanaFree–
Educational Entity · Job placement help · Faith-basedMission Texarkana runs a free CNA certification course for qualifying community members and assists graduates with job placement. Applications are accepted at the center when cohorts are announced.

4-Week CNA Classes in Texas

Most in Houston, San Antonio and Dallas

117 programs

Accelerated programs usually take 3 to 5 weeks, with 4 weeks the most common. They are one of the fastest ways to become a CNA in Texas.

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Cisco CollegeAbilene$8505
Community College · 100 hoursCisco College offers a 100 hour nurse aide course with lecture and clinical training over five weeks focused on essential caregiving skills for long term care settings. Classes meet Fridays 2pm–10pm and Saturdays 8am–8pm at the Abilene Campus.
Patty Hanks Shelton School of NursingAbilene$9503
Educational Entity · 100 hoursPHSSN offers a CNA program with 60 hours of online coursework plus 40 hours of clinical instruction; evening cohorts run 7–8 weeks and a fast‑pace option is 3 weeks. The 950 course cost includes clinical supplies, required attire, and skills validation.
Alvin Community College Nurse Aide TrainingAlvin$1,5685
Community College · 112 hours · Financial aidACC’s CNA program is a 112-hour course with 72 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of clinical experience. Evening classes with Saturday clinicals are offered and in‑district tuition is listed as 1568.
M & A The Academy of CaregivingAngleton$1,4004
Career SchoolFour-week CNA training covering essential skills for patient care; tuition 1400 includes uniform, book, and background check (exam fees not included).
Arlington Career Institute-Nursing Assistant ProgrArlington–5
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpThe Nursing Assistant program provides online or on-campus instruction with lab practice and a 40 hour clinical externship. This 100 hour program can be completed in as little as 5 weeks and includes CPR training; tuition and fees include books, scrubs, and immunizations.
Faith Forward Nurse Aide Training AcademyArlington$1,0002
Career School · Job placement helpFaith Forward offers an accelerated CNA program with weekday fast-track and weekend options, including career placement assistance through industry partnerships. Tuition includes curriculum and books; students purchase scrubs and pay the state exam fee separately.
Springpack Healthcare CareerArlington$6001
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training offered in in-person, online hybrid, weekend, and fast-track formats. Program totals 100 hours with flexible schedules and job placement assistance.
Central Texas Nurse NetworkAustin–3
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidState‑approved Nurse Aide Training offered with weekday, evening, and weekend cohorts; the program includes 60 classroom/lab hours and 40 clinical hours. Classes start every 3 weeks and may be completed in as little as 3 weeks for weekday cohorts.
Texas Regional Healthcare Training CenterAustin–3
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA program with 60 hours online theory and 40 hours in-person clinicals, designed to be completed in about 3 weeks. Instruction is delivered by experienced nurse instructors with flexible day, evening, or weekend options.
Lee CollegeBaytown–6
Community College · 100 hoursLee College’s Center for Workforce and Community Development offers a fast-track Certified Nurse Aide course preparing students for entry-level patient care in about 6–9 weeks. Instruction covers fundamentals and includes classroom, lab, and clinical components.
Elite Evolution Skills & Training CenterBeaumont$6002
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidThe Nurse Aide course offers 2-week, 4-week, or 6-weekend options combining classroom, lab, and supervised clinical training. Tuition is 600 with additional required materials.
Howard CollegeBig Spring$6703
Community College · Financial aidHoward College’s Big Spring campus has offered fast-track CNA courses with daytime classes Monday–Thursday, designed to be completed in less than one month. Recent offerings listed a course cost of 670 plus a background check and noted financial assistance available for those who qualify.
North Central Texas CollegeBowie–4
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s CNA Occupational Skills Award provides 100 contact hours including 60 hours online lecture/lab and 40 hours clinical, preparing students for entry-level patient care roles. Multiple campus cohorts include weekday and Saturday clinicals.
DMS Care Training CenterCarrollton$1,4002
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA program totaling 100 hours combines online theory, on-campus skills labs, and supervised clinicals, with cohorts starting twice monthly. Typical completion is 2 to 4 weeks.
Legacy Career InstituteCarrollton$9502
Career SchoolCNA training offers multiple schedules including 2-week accelerated, weekend, evening, and self-paced options. Students may choose online, in-person, or hybrid instruction with required in-person skills days.
Solomon's Healthcare AcademyCarrollton$6005
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide Training Program is a 5-week, 100-hour course with classroom, skills lab, simulation, and clinical rotations. The program lists online/offline options and offers job placement support.
Cisco ISD CNA Program1Cisco$8505
Community College · 100 hoursCisco College’s CNA certificate is a 100-hour program over 5 weeks with lecture and clinical training held on Fridays and Saturdays. Price includes textbook, workbook, and background check; exam and CastleBranch fees are separate.
North Central Texas College Corinth CampusCorinth––
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s CNA Occupational Skills Award provides 60 hours of online lecture/lab and 40 hours of clinical externship to build core patient-care skills. Corinth cohorts schedule clinicals on weekdays and some Saturdays.
Southern Careers Institute - Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi$1,2005
Career School · 100 hoursSCI’s Nurse Aide certificate provides 100 hours of training over 5 weeks with morning, afternoon, or evening options at the Corpus Christi campus.
Navarro College CorsicanaCorsicana$6284
Community College · 72 hoursNavarro College offers a 72 contact hour Certified Nurse Aide program delivered in a hybrid format with 24 hours of skills review/validation and 48 clinical hours over about 4 weeks. Tuition is listed separately from fees, which include one certification exam voucher.
Lone Star College - Cy FairCypress––
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aidLone Star College offers a noncredit fast-track Nurse Aide certificate that teaches resident care, communication, safety, and basic comfort skills with classroom, lab, and clinical training. The program is available at LSC-CyFair through Continuing Education.
Alliance Career Institute Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Training & CompetencyDallas$7404
Career School · 120 hours · Job placement helpAlliance Career Institute’s Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide program is a 120‑hour course covering classroom, lab, and clinical training in core care skills, vital signs, infection control, and CPR. Employment assistance includes resume, interview preparation, and employer outreach.
Dallas Career InstituteDallas$7504
Career SchoolDallas Career Institute’s Nurse Aide program prepares students for entry-level care in long-term care and other settings, with morning and evening cohorts available.
Ideal Nursing InstituteDallas––
Career SchoolNurse Aide training with morning, evening, and weekend class options; accelerated cohorts are available. Small class sizes with registration handled on campus or online.
International Health AcademyDallas$2,2004
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program with 100 total hours over 4–5 weeks, including 60 hours online theory, 20 hours in-person lab, and 20 hours clinical.
Uncharted Territory Solutions Preparation- DallasDallas––
Career School · Financial aid · Job placement helpUncharted Territory Solutions offers Certified Nurse Aide training with in-person and hybrid options, including accelerated 3–4 week cohorts or a 6‑week hybrid. Flexible schedules are available at the Dallas location.
Wordhouse Healthcare Career InstituteDallas$8004
Career School · 110 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide program provides 110 hours of classroom, lab, and clinical training to prepare students for entry-level roles in long-term care and related settings. Day, evening, and weekend cohorts are available.
Solaris InstituteDecatur$7504
Career School · 105 hoursSolaris Institute’s accelerated Nurse Aide program is 105 hours and designed to be completed in 17 days with daytime classes. The curriculum covers personal care, basic nursing skills, mental health, restorative services, and a clinical rotation at a partner facility.
Integrity Health and EducationDentonFree2
Career School · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program with Zoom lectures on Monday and Thursday evenings and in-person lab/clinicals on weekends; includes scrubs, BLS, books, and a testing voucher. Typical cohorts run 15 days with evening lectures and weekend skills/clinicals.
North Texas Nursing and Career InstituteDenton$8194
Career School · 117 hoursNurse Aide program totaling 117 clock hours over approximately 4 weeks, combining classroom, lab, and supervised clinical experience in a local nursing home. Curriculum follows the Texas Nurse Aide training guidelines.
Cultural Technical InstituteEl Paso$1,7355
Career School · 100 hoursThe Nursing Assistant program covers foundational patient care skills for work in long-term care and healthcare settings. The program can be completed in 5 weeks.
Emerald Nursing SchoolEl Paso–3
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement help100-hour Nursing Assistant program with morning 3-week, evening 4-week, and weekend 8-week cohorts. Training includes classroom, skills lab and clinicals with assistance for exam scheduling and job placement.
Trinity Healthcare ServicesEuless$6501
Career SchoolOffers a one-week hybrid CNA course combining virtual learning with in-class training and a traditional four-week option with classroom, lab, and clinical experience.
Stone AcademyFort Worth$9605
Career SchoolStone Academy’s Nurse Aide program is a 5–6 week hybrid course covering state-tested skills with in-house testing. Current tuition is 960 after discount.
The Beat Goes On Training CenterFresno$6004
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpCNA program provides classroom, lab, and clinical training with weekday and weekend options and job placement support. The program is listed as 4 weeks with tuition 600.
North Central Texas College Gainesville CampusGainesville–4
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s Occupational Skills Award CNA program includes 60 hours of online lecture/lab and 40 hours of clinical externship. Cohorts are offered at multiple campuses with daytime clinicals and some weekend rotations.
C. E. Global Health Education NetworkGarland–4
Career School · Financial aidCE Global Health’s Nurse Aide course runs 4–5 weeks (or 8 weekends) with day, evening, and weekend schedules to prepare students for entry-level CNA roles. The school is approved by TWC and HHS and offers multiple financing and workforce grant options.
North Central Texas College/GrahamGraham–4
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s Certified Nurse Aide Occupational Skills Award includes 60 hours of lecture/lab and 40 hours of clinical externship to prepare for entry-level care in long‑term and other settings. Recent cohorts deliver online theory with weekday or weekend clinical rotations.
Teamwork Career InstituteGrand Prairie$6502
Career School · 100 hoursTwo-week Nurse Aide program with classroom, lab, clinical training and an option for in-person with some Zoom days or a self-taught online track with in-person skills. Textbook can be borrowed or purchased and a nonrefundable application/background check fee applies.
Sign of the Dove Healthcare Career TrainingsGrapevine–4
Career School · 100 hoursSign of the Dove offers a four-week CNA program in English and Spanish, available online or in person, including 60 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours.
Angel's Devine Touch CorpGroves$6503
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpAngel's Devine Touch offers a 100-hour Nurse Aide Training course completed in 3 to 5 weeks. The school provides personal mentor support and assists graduates with job placement.
Hamlin CISD CNA ProgramHamlinFree5
High SchoolHamlin CISD partners with Cisco College to offer a CNA course completed over 5 weekends with classroom and clinical instruction. Hamlin Collegiate students have their program cost covered.
Academy of Exceptional Healthcare TrainingHouston–3
Career School · 100 hoursCNA program is 100 hours with an option to finish in as little as 3 weeks with weekday classes; payment plans available.
ACE Training InstituteHouston$1,0005
Career School · 100 hours100 hour CNA program with 60 classroom hours (live in-person or via Zoom) and 40 in-person clinical hours over 5 weeks, with morning or evening cohorts. Payment plans available; state exam fee not included.
Amazing G. Health AcademyHouston–4
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpCNA training follows Texas HHS curriculum with 60 hours of classroom and at least 40 hours of clinical, offered in day, evening, and weekend formats. Programs can be completed in as few as 4 weeks and include job placement assistance.
Azni Health InstituteHouston$1,2003
Career School · Job placement helpFast-track Nurse Aide training completed in 21 days, with package options for materials and added support. The school advertises assistance with job placement through relationships with area healthcare employers.
Center for Excellence Nurse Aide Training HoustonHouston$6863
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA training with online theory via Zoom and in-person labs/clinicals; day and evening options are offered. The program totals 100 hours with cohorts as short as three weeks depending on schedule.
Dotson Healthcare InstituteHouston$1,1254
Career SchoolDotson Healthcare Institute offers a Nurse Aide Training Program with 4, 5, or 6-week options delivered in-person or hybrid. DHI is an approved Prometric testing center so students can train and test at the same site.
Faith Health Training InstituteHouston–2
Career SchoolCNA classes are offered in a 2-week weekday format from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with Saturday cohorts available periodically; clinicals occur on the last two days of the rotation. Uniforms are required and clinicals run 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Houston Community CollegeHouston$895–
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpHCC’s fast‑track Certified Nurse Aide course prepares students with classroom, lab, and clinical training in long‑term care fundamentals. The program lists TPEG eligibility and provides access to HCC career and job placement services.
Houston Community College NortheastHouston$895–
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aidHCC offers a fast-track Certified Nurse Aide program through Continuing Education that teaches resident care, safety, communication, and essential skills for entry-level roles. Tuition is listed for the program, and the curriculum totals 108 hours.
Houston Community College-Central College South CaHouston$895–
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aidHCC offers a fast-track Certified Nurse Aide course teaching patient care, safety, communication, and hands‑on skills for work in long‑term care and other settings. Tuition is listed separately from books, materials, and exam fees.
Houston Community College/Alief Campus (96 hr)Houston$895–
Community College · 96 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpHCC offers a fast‑track CNA course focused on basic patient care skills for long‑term care and related settings. The program totals 96 contact hours with tuition listed at 895.
Kingsland Career InstitueHouston–4
Career School · Job placement helpFour-week Nurses Assistant training with a one-day CNA recertification option; payment plans and job placement assistance available.
Providence VocationalHouston$1,0904
Career School · 104 hours · Financial aidProvidence Vocational’s Quality CNA Program provides 104 hours of nurse aide training with day, evening, and weekend scheduling. The program prepares students with classroom, lab, and clinical skills for entry-level roles in long-term and acute care.
Rosewood Career InstituteHouston$9752
Career School · 100 hoursAccelerated CNA training offered in a hybrid format with 60 hours of online theory and 40 hours of in-person clinicals; daytime and evening schedules are available in about 2–3 weeks. Coursework builds core patient care skills for settings like long-term care, hospitals, and assisted living.
SBTech Nurse AideHouston$4704
Career School · 104 hours · Financial aidNurse Aide program totals 104 hours over approximately 4 weeks; eligible for Workforce Solutions (WIOA) funding.
Silverline Medical InstituteHouston$7503
Career SchoolCNA training combining online classroom and supervised clinical rotations that can be completed in as little as 3 weeks. Stated tuition is 750.
Smithwood Medical InstituteHouston–4
Career School · Financial aid · Job placement help4–6 week CNA training with hands-on labs and clinical experience at an affiliated site; bilingual assistance, on-campus exam prep/testing, and job placement support are offered.
Texas Health SchoolHouston–4
Career School · 100 hoursNurse Aide program totaling 100 hours (lecture, lab, clinical) with day, evening, and weekend schedules. Day cohort completes in 4 weeks; evening in 6.25 weeks; weekend in 12 weeks.
Uncharted Territory Solutions PreparationHoustonFree3
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpCNA training is offered in-person and hybrid with options as short as 3–4 weeks, covering classroom, skills, and clinical training. Workforce scholarships and other funding may make classes free for eligible students.
Victorious Healthcare AcademyHouston$7504
Career SchoolVictorious Healthcare Academy offers a hybrid CNA program with daytime and weekend cohorts, combining online theory with in-person skills. Payment plans are available and classes are first-come, first-served.
Wonder Health Career InstituteHouston$1,1304
Career School · 117 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide Training (CNA) program totals 117 hours over about 4 weeks with morning and evening class options. Tuition lists a bundled total and the school notes career support and job placement assistance.
Mambo Ridge Academy Nurse Aide Training ProgramHurst$650–
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpEntry-level Nurse Aide program covering core caregiving skills with classroom, lab, and a 40-hour clinical externship. Fast-track option available; tuition listed with ongoing enrollment.
CTK Healthcare and Career InstituteIrving$744–
Career School · Financial aid · Job placement helpCTK’s Nurse Aide (CNA) program can be completed in 12.5 days with AM or PM cohorts; lectures may be virtual or in‑person with in‑person skills lab and clinicals. Weekly payment plans and career services are available.
Altoz Institute of Healthcare and TechnologyKaty$1,0004
Private · 100 hoursTexas state-approved Nurse Aide course totaling 100 hours completed in about one month. Instruction is delivered via Zoom live sessions and online coursework with required in-person components.
Southwestern Adventist UniversityKeene$8948
Educational Entity · Faith-basedAccelerated 8-week CNA program with six weeks of online theory, four in-person skills labs, and 40 clinical hours at Town Hall Estates. Course fee includes online materials; students purchase scrubs and pay separate state exam fees.
Kilgore College-Longview CenterKilgoreFree3
Community College · 100 hoursFast-track CNA training offered in hybrid or 3-week in-person formats covering resident care, communication, safety, and observation. Classroom content may be online with in-person labs and a clinical week at approved facilities.
Executive Nursing Educators & TrainingKilleen$7995
Career School · 100 hoursNurturing Nurse Healthcare Training offers a 100 hour CNA certificate with hands-on training and multiple daily class times. The 5 week program meets Monday through Friday in morning, afternoon, or evening cohorts.
Nurturing Nurse Healthcare TrainingKilleen$7995
Career School · 100 hoursNurturing Nurse Healthcare Training offers a 100 hour CNA program completed in 5 weeks with morning, afternoon, and evening cohorts on weekdays. The course provides hands-on skills training to prepare for entry-level patient care roles.
Lone Star College-Kingwood NATPKingwood$1,434–
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aidLSC–Kingwood’s noncredit fast‑track CNA program includes classroom/lab and supervised clinical training to build core patient care skills.
Las Alturas NATCEPLaredoFree3
Nursing Facility · 100 hours · Employer-sponsoredLas Alturas offers a state-approved Nurse Aide in Training program with no-cost tuition in an accelerated 2–3 week format using virtual coursework.
All is Well Health Care AcademyLittle Elm–2
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpCNA training offered in Little Elm with an accelerated 2‑week in‑person cohort totaling 100 hours, plus hybrid options. Day schedule includes classroom, lab, and clinical training.
East Texas Nursing AcademyLongview$4003
Vocational College · 104 hoursEast Texas Nursing Academy offers a 104-hour CNA program with day and evening options; hybrid cohorts are also available.
Elite Quality Nurse Aide TrainingLubbock$8003
Career SchoolEvening CNA classes run 17 days over about three and a half weeks with clinicals at local Lubbock facilities; tuition is 800 and materials are provided. Registration requires a 100 application fee and background checks.
South Plains College-LubbockLubbock$5005
Community College · 100 hoursSouth Plains College’s Continuing Education Nurse Aide course combines classroom instruction and clinical experience to build entry‑level caregiving skills for long‑term care and other settings. Cohorts are offered with day and evening schedules at the Lubbock Career & Technical Center.
Three Star Nurse Aide TrainingLubbock–2
Career SchoolThree Star Medical Training offers hands-on CNA training with multiple schedule options, including day, evening, and a fast-track format. Classes feature lab practice and clinical preparation for entry-level employment.
Whisperwoods CNA Training CenterLubbockFree4
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredWhisperwood offers a free, employer-sponsored four-week CNA course for employees and sister facilities with hands-on training led by the staff development nurse. The program includes approximately 40 hours of skills practice.
Unity Healthcare Training AcademyLufkin$7154
Career School · 100 hoursUnity Healthcare Training Academy’s Nurse Aide program combines classroom, skills lab, and supervised clinicals with multiple schedules including 4-week day, 5-week evening, and 8-week weekend options. A hybrid pathway is available where the classroom portion is online and clinicals are in person.
Springpack Healthcare CareerMansfield$6001
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training with two-week in-person, self-paced online with on-site labs, weekend, and 4-day fast track options; program totals 100 hours. Job placement assistance and payment plans are available.
New Start SchoolMcAllen––
Vocational CollegeNew Start School offers a CNA program with classroom instruction, skills lab practice, and supervised clinical training; fast-track cohorts advertise a 12-day option with monthly start dates. Classes are available in English and Spanish.
South Texas CollegeMcAllen–5
Community College · Financial aidSouth Texas College offers nurse aide training through credit courses (NURA 1401 and NURA 1160) in its Health Science Professions Division at the McAllen campus.
TSC Career InstituteMesquite$1,0504
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidTSC Career Institute offers a hybrid CNA program with day, evening, and weekend options and hands-on clinical training. Tuition is 1050, and the 100 hour course includes 40 clinical hours.
Houston Community College, Cinco RanchMissouri City$895–
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aidHCC’s Certified Nurse Aide program provides fast‑track training in resident care, communication, safety, and basic nursing skills with classroom, lab, and clinical components. Tuition is listed separately from books, supplies, and the state exam.
MeritLife Academy Mt. EnterpriseMount Enterprise––
Career SchoolBlended CNA training featuring a virtual classroom, in-person skills labs, and clinicals at approved sites across East Texas. Designed as a fast-track program focused on person-centered care.
Legacy Health Care CareersNorth Richland Hills–2
Career School · Job placement helpLegacy Healthcare Careers provides an HHSC-approved CNA course with hands-on clinical externship and flexible scheduling options. Classes are offered in 10-day accelerated formats with day, evening, and weekend sessions plus job placement assistance.
Odessa CollegeOdessa$1,9008
Community College · 100 hours · Financial aidOdessa College Continuing Education offers CNA training with 60 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours in 8-week accelerated or 16-week formats, including an online component. Tuition includes supplies, scrubs, and the state testing voucher.
Xcellerated Nurse Aide TrainingOdessa$8502
Career School · 100 hoursPrivate CNA school offering day and evening cohorts with classroom, lab, and clinical training. Day classes run about 2 weeks and evening cohorts about 3 weeks with clinicals at local facilities.
Paris Junior CollegeParis$9003
Community College · 100 hoursParis Junior College offers a 100 hour Nurse Aide course through Continuing Education with classroom and clinical components. Recent cohorts are scheduled in hybrid format with both day and evening options.
RGV Careers An Institute for Higher LearningPharr–5
Vocational College · 100 hours · Job placement helpRGV College’s Nurse Aide program teaches vital signs, personal care, infection control, and assisting residents, with hands‑on training over about 5 weeks. The program totals 100 clock hours and offers job placement assistance.
Southern Careers Institute - PharrPharr$1,2005
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement help100-hour Nurse Aide program completed in about 5 weeks with day or evening schedules, combining classroom, lab, and clinical training to build core patient care skills. Career services support is available to graduates.
The Pulse AcademyPittsburg––
Career School · 100 hoursThe Nurse Aide program provides 100 hours of training and covers resident rights, safety, communication, and hands-on skills with day or evening cohorts. An online theory option is offered with in-person labs and clinicals.
Elevation Career InstitutePlano$6503
Career School · 100 hoursElevation Career Institute offers state-approved CNA training totaling 100 hours (60 classroom and 40 clinical) in a hybrid format. Cohorts include accelerated 3-week and 6-week schedules.
Bethesda Career InstituteRichardson$7003
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid Nurse Aide program offering online theory with hands-on lab and clinical training; cohorts run in accelerated 3 to 5 week formats.
Benham Nurse Aide ProgramRockwall$1,4254
Career SchoolBenham Career Institute offers a 4‑week CNA program in Rockwall with hands‑on training to prepare for entry‑level patient care roles.
Paris Junior College - SS2Royse City$9003
Community College · 100 hoursParis Junior College’s Nurse Aide course provides 100 hours of hybrid classroom and clinical training with day and evening cohorts offered at PJC centers. Some sessions run in an accelerated three-week format.
Shannon SNF Nurse Aide ProgramSan AngeloFree4
Acute Facility · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpShannon’s paid CNA program runs four weeks, Monday–Friday 8:30 am–2:30 pm at the St. John’s Campus. Tuition is free with a service obligation and includes job placement as a Patient Care Technician.
Center For Excellence Nurse Aide TrainingSan Antonio$7864
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA program with the first five days online via Zoom and remaining classes in person Mon–Wed 9:00–5:30 with clinicals 7:00–4:00. Program is 100 hours and can be completed in 4–5 weeks.
Central Texas Career InstituteSan Antonio–5
Career School · 90 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpSACC Career Center offers a hybrid Certified Nurse Aide program combining classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and clinical placement. The CNA course is 90 hours over about 5 weeks, and the school provides job placement assistance for healthcare courses.
Choezen Careers and Healthcare TrainingSan Antonio$1,1904
Career School · Financial aidCCHT’s Certified Nursing Assistant program is offered in-person and hybrid with day, evening, and weekend options and can be completed in 4 to 8 weeks. The page lists upcoming start dates and notes Ready to Work eligibility.
San Antonio Career Center-Nurse Aide/CNASan Antonio–5
Career School · 90 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpSACC offers a 5-week hybrid CNA program covering 50 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of hands-on practice, including clinical placement. The program emphasizes core long-term care skills and provides job search preparation.
Savant Achievement CenterSan Antonio–4
Career School · Job placement helpFour-week Nursing Assistant course offered in English and Spanish with classes Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. covering communication, infection control, basic nursing, personal care, and mental health.
The Institute of Allied HealthcareSan AntonioFree–
Career School · Financial aidThe Institute of Allied Healthcare offers an 18‑day Nurse Aide program covering core nursing assistant skills with classroom instruction and an externship, held at its Medical Center location. The school advertises grants and a San Antonio Ready to Work option that can make the Nurse Aide program free for eligible students.
Yates Health Career InstituteSan Antonio$1,0454
Career School · 130 hoursYates Health Career Institute offers a Nurse Aide Certification Program with classroom, skills lab, and clinical training to prepare students for entry-level patient care roles. The program is 130 hours over 4 weeks with a Monday–Friday schedule.
J and R Training CenterSan Benito–4
Career School · Job placement helpNurse Aide classes are offered in 4 weeks with morning (8am–12pm) and evening (5pm–9pm) options. The school notes job placement assistance for Nurse Aide graduates.
Career Academy of TrainingSan Marcos–3
Career School · 103 hoursNATCEP nurse aide program with 63 hours of classroom/lab and 40 hours of clinicals, typically completed in 3 to 6 weeks. Evening and day cohorts are offered.
Career Academy of Training- San Marcos HighSan Marcos–3
Career School · 103 hoursNurse Aide Training consists of 63 hours of classroom and lab plus 40 hours of clinical in a nursing facility. Classes run 3 to 6 weeks depending on daily hours.
Active Nursing Assistant Training of Clear LakeSeabrook$1,2005
Career School · 100 hoursFive-week Nurse Aide course totaling 100 hours with 60 classroom and 40 clinical hours, offered in day and evening cohorts. Tuition includes books and background check; state exam fee and some health requirements are extra.
Faith Forward Nurse Aide Academy, Greater New BraunfelsSeguin$9502
Career School · Job placement helpAccelerated CNA program offered in Fort Worth and Seguin with weekday fast-track (2 weeks) or weekend (4 weeks) options. Tuition is 950 plus a 50 application fee and includes books.
Edwin's Healthcare InstituteStafford–4
Vocational College · 100 hoursEdwin’s Healthcare Institute’s CNA program includes 60 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of clinical training and can be completed in 4 weeks.
Consolidated Nurse Aide Training InstituteSugar Land$1,3503
Career School · 100 hours · Job guaranteeHybrid CNA program with 60 hours online via Zoom and 40 hours in‑person clinicals; day, evening, and weekend cohorts offered. Training covers essential patient care skills and prepares students for the Texas CNA exam.
Pure Excellence Training AcademyTyler$7503
Career SchoolPure Excellence Training Academy offers Nurse Aide training with day and evening schedules, including a hybrid option. The day program runs 3 weeks and the night program 5 weeks.
Inspire Healthcare TrainingWaco–5
Vocational CollegeWaco-based Nursing Assistant Training Program offering 5-week, in-person classes with payment plans. The school focuses on hands-on preparation for entry-level caregiving roles.
McLennan Community CollegeWaco$8253
Community College · 100 hours · Financial aidMCC’s CNA course is a 100‑hour program combining classroom instruction and clinical training; the state exam fee is included in tuition. Multiple day and evening cohorts are scheduled throughout the year.
Southern Careers Institute - WacoWaco–5
Vocational CollegeSCI’s Nurse Aide program provides hands-on lab and clinical training for entry-level patient care roles; the program includes 20 lab hours and 40 clinical hours.
Victorious Healthcare Academy - WallerWaller$7504
Career School · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program at the Waller location offers daytime cohorts with tuition 750 plus fees for textbook and BLS. Recent schedules show 4‑week daytime classes.
Navarro College - WaxahachieWaxahachie$6284
Community College · 72 hoursHybrid CNA program with online coursework plus in-person skills and clinicals (24 skills hours and 48 clinical hours). Tuition is 628 and required fees are 150; applicants also complete the free 60-hour HHSC computer-based training.

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Patty Hanks Shelton School of NursingAbilene$9503
Educational Entity · 100 hoursPHSSN offers a CNA program with 60 hours of online coursework plus 40 hours of clinical instruction; evening cohorts run 7–8 weeks and a fast‑pace option is 3 weeks. The 950 course cost includes clinical supplies, required attire, and skills validation.
The Heights of AlamoAlamoFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredThe Heights of Alamo offers a Nurse Aide in Training opportunity with a state‑approved online NATCEP class and on‑site clinical training. Training is employer-sponsored and advertised as free for participants.
Arlington Career Institute-Nursing Assistant ProgrArlington–5
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpThe Nursing Assistant program provides online or on-campus instruction with lab practice and a 40 hour clinical externship. This 100 hour program can be completed in as little as 5 weeks and includes CPR training; tuition and fees include books, scrubs, and immunizations.
Springpack Healthcare CareerArlington$6001
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training offered in in-person, online hybrid, weekend, and fast-track formats. Program totals 100 hours with flexible schedules and job placement assistance.
Texas Regional Healthcare Training CenterAustin–3
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA program with 60 hours online theory and 40 hours in-person clinicals, designed to be completed in about 3 weeks. Instruction is delivered by experienced nurse instructors with flexible day, evening, or weekend options.
Elite Evolution Skills & Training CenterBeaumont$6002
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidThe Nurse Aide course offers 2-week, 4-week, or 6-weekend options combining classroom, lab, and supervised clinical training. Tuition is 600 with additional required materials.
North Central Texas CollegeBowie–4
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s CNA Occupational Skills Award provides 100 contact hours including 60 hours online lecture/lab and 40 hours clinical, preparing students for entry-level patient care roles. Multiple campus cohorts include weekday and Saturday clinicals.
Texana Training SolutionsBurleson––
Vocational CollegeTexana offers a Nursing Aide Training Program in a hybrid format with classroom theory and hands-on skills practice to prepare students for entry-level care settings.
DMS Care Training CenterCarrollton$1,4002
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA program totaling 100 hours combines online theory, on-campus skills labs, and supervised clinicals, with cohorts starting twice monthly. Typical completion is 2 to 4 weeks.
Legacy Career InstituteCarrollton$9502
Career SchoolCNA training offers multiple schedules including 2-week accelerated, weekend, evening, and self-paced options. Students may choose online, in-person, or hybrid instruction with required in-person skills days.
Solomon's Healthcare AcademyCarrollton$6005
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide Training Program is a 5-week, 100-hour course with classroom, skills lab, simulation, and clinical rotations. The program lists online/offline options and offers job placement support.
North Central Texas College Corinth CampusCorinth––
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s CNA Occupational Skills Award provides 60 hours of online lecture/lab and 40 hours of clinical externship to build core patient-care skills. Corinth cohorts schedule clinicals on weekdays and some Saturdays.
Navarro College CorsicanaCorsicana$6284
Community College · 72 hoursNavarro College offers a 72 contact hour Certified Nurse Aide program delivered in a hybrid format with 24 hours of skills review/validation and 48 clinical hours over about 4 weeks. Tuition is listed separately from fees, which include one certification exam voucher.
Bash Career InstituteDallas–6
Career School · 100 hoursBash Career Institute’s CNA program runs 100 clock hours over approximately 6 weeks and offers flexible evening and weekend schedules. Instruction uses online theory with onsite skills and clinical training.
Brookview Health InstituteDallas–6
Career School · 100 hoursBash Career Institute offers a CNA program with 100 clock hours over 6 weeks covering classroom, lab, and clinical skills. Flexible schedules include evening and weekend cohorts.
Companion Training CenterDallas$650–
Career School · 100 hoursCompanion Training Center offers a 100 hour hybrid Nurse Aide training program combining classroom and online instruction.
Dallas Career AcademyDallas$5,500–
Career School · 112 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpDallas Career Academy offers a Nurse Aide Training program with hands-on labs and clinical experience. A hybrid option is available.
International Health AcademyDallas$2,2004
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program with 100 total hours over 4–5 weeks, including 60 hours online theory, 20 hours in-person lab, and 20 hours clinical.
Uncharted Territory Solutions Preparation- DallasDallas––
Career School · Financial aid · Job placement helpUncharted Territory Solutions offers Certified Nurse Aide training with in-person and hybrid options, including accelerated 3–4 week cohorts or a 6‑week hybrid. Flexible schedules are available at the Dallas location.
Grayson County CollegeDenison$1,349–
Community College · 144 hours · Financial aidHybrid CNA program with 96 classroom hours and 48 clinical hours; tuition includes textbook, study guide, one set of scrubs, and one exam attempt.
Integrity Health and EducationDentonFree2
Career School · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program with Zoom lectures on Monday and Thursday evenings and in-person lab/clinicals on weekends; includes scrubs, BLS, books, and a testing voucher. Typical cohorts run 15 days with evening lectures and weekend skills/clinicals.
National Medical InstituteEl Paso$480–
Vocational College · 100 hoursOffers in-person Nurse Aide training and a computer-based option with 60 hours of online modules plus in-person lab and 40 clinical hours, preparing students for entry-level care roles.
Trinity Healthcare ServicesEuless$6501
Career SchoolOffers a one-week hybrid CNA course combining virtual learning with in-class training and a traditional four-week option with classroom, lab, and clinical experience.
William Regional Technical Training Center MidlandFort Stockton$695–
Community College · 114 hours · Financial aidMidland College’s Nurse Aide program at the WRTTC provides classroom instruction and 48 hours of supervised clinical training to build core caregiving skills; a high school diploma or GED is not required. Scholarships and Workforce Solutions funding are available.
J & P Healthcare AcademyFort Worth––
Career School · 100 hoursJ & P Healthcare Academy offers a hybrid self‑paced CNA program with online theory and hands‑on clinical experience. The curriculum includes 60 hours of online theory and lab plus 40 hours of clinical training.
Stone AcademyFort Worth$9605
Career SchoolStone Academy’s Nurse Aide program is a 5–6 week hybrid course covering state-tested skills with in-house testing. Current tuition is 960 after discount.
The Beat Goes On Training CenterFresno$6004
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpCNA program provides classroom, lab, and clinical training with weekday and weekend options and job placement support. The program is listed as 4 weeks with tuition 600.
North Central Texas College Gainesville CampusGainesville–4
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s Occupational Skills Award CNA program includes 60 hours of online lecture/lab and 40 hours of clinical externship. Cohorts are offered at multiple campuses with daytime clinicals and some weekend rotations.
North Central Texas College/GrahamGraham–4
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s Certified Nurse Aide Occupational Skills Award includes 60 hours of lecture/lab and 40 hours of clinical externship to prepare for entry-level care in long‑term and other settings. Recent cohorts deliver online theory with weekday or weekend clinical rotations.
Teamwork Career InstituteGrand Prairie$6502
Career School · 100 hoursTwo-week Nurse Aide program with classroom, lab, clinical training and an option for in-person with some Zoom days or a self-taught online track with in-person skills. Textbook can be borrowed or purchased and a nonrefundable application/background check fee applies.
Sign of the Dove Healthcare Career TrainingsGrapevine–4
Career School · 100 hoursSign of the Dove offers a four-week CNA program in English and Spanish, available online or in person, including 60 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours.
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of HarlingenHarlingenFree–
Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredFacility hires Nurse Aides in Training and provides education assistance at no cost to become a CNA, with training offered online and on‑the‑floor at a Regency/Windsor location.
ACE Training InstituteHouston$1,0005
Career School · 100 hours100 hour CNA program with 60 classroom hours (live in-person or via Zoom) and 40 in-person clinical hours over 5 weeks, with morning or evening cohorts. Payment plans available; state exam fee not included.
Amazing G. Health AcademyHouston–4
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpCNA training follows Texas HHS curriculum with 60 hours of classroom and at least 40 hours of clinical, offered in day, evening, and weekend formats. Programs can be completed in as few as 4 weeks and include job placement assistance.
Brighterside TrainingHouston$1,000–
Career SchoolState-approved Nurse Aide program preparing students for entry-level roles in long-term care; online classes available.
Center for Excellence Nurse Aide Training HoustonHouston$6863
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA training with online theory via Zoom and in-person labs/clinicals; day and evening options are offered. The program totals 100 hours with cohorts as short as three weeks depending on schedule.
Chambers of HealthHouston––
Educational EntityChambers of Health offers CNA training with in‑person and hybrid course options in Houston.
CNA Training Institute and Learning CenterHouston––
Career SchoolOffers a Hybrid CNA/Nurse Aide program that delivers online coursework with in-person skills practice and clinical training. Promotions and enrollment details are published on the school’s site.
Dotson Healthcare InstituteHouston$1,1254
Career SchoolDotson Healthcare Institute offers a Nurse Aide Training Program with 4, 5, or 6-week options delivered in-person or hybrid. DHI is an approved Prometric testing center so students can train and test at the same site.
Gulf Coast Nursing Career InstituteHouston$6506
Career SchoolSix‑week hybrid Nurse Aide Training Program with virtual classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays plus a clinical week in long‑term care. Curriculum covers core CNA skills with certificate of completion upon graduation.
Houston Community College NortheastHouston$895–
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aidHCC offers a fast-track Certified Nurse Aide program through Continuing Education that teaches resident care, safety, communication, and essential skills for entry-level roles. Tuition is listed for the program, and the curriculum totals 108 hours.
Pathways Medical Training CenterHouston––
PrivatePathways offers a blended Certified Nursing Assistant program with online theory, on-campus skills lab, and supervised clinical training at a licensed facility. The format is designed for flexibility while building hands-on skills.
Penn Health InstituteHouston––
Career School · Job placement helpOffers Nursing Assistant training with flexible day, evening, and online options plus hands-on training and career placement support.
Rosewood Career InstituteHouston$9752
Career School · 100 hoursAccelerated CNA training offered in a hybrid format with 60 hours of online theory and 40 hours of in-person clinicals; daytime and evening schedules are available in about 2–3 weeks. Coursework builds core patient care skills for settings like long-term care, hospitals, and assisted living.
Silverline Medical InstituteHouston$7503
Career SchoolCNA training combining online classroom and supervised clinical rotations that can be completed in as little as 3 weeks. Stated tuition is 750.
Uncharted Territory Solutions PreparationHoustonFree3
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpCNA training is offered in-person and hybrid with options as short as 3–4 weeks, covering classroom, skills, and clinical training. Workforce scholarships and other funding may make classes free for eligible students.
Victorious Healthcare AcademyHouston$7504
Career SchoolVictorious Healthcare Academy offers a hybrid CNA program with daytime and weekend cohorts, combining online theory with in-person skills. Payment plans are available and classes are first-come, first-served.
CTK Healthcare and Career InstituteIrving$744–
Career School · Financial aid · Job placement helpCTK’s Nurse Aide (CNA) program can be completed in 12.5 days with AM or PM cohorts; lectures may be virtual or in‑person with in‑person skills lab and clinicals. Weekly payment plans and career services are available.
Altoz Institute of Healthcare and TechnologyKaty$1,0004
Private · 100 hoursTexas state-approved Nurse Aide course totaling 100 hours completed in about one month. Instruction is delivered via Zoom live sessions and online coursework with required in-person components.
Southwestern Adventist UniversityKeene$8948
Educational Entity · Faith-basedAccelerated 8-week CNA program with six weeks of online theory, four in-person skills labs, and 40 clinical hours at Town Hall Estates. Course fee includes online materials; students purchase scrubs and pay separate state exam fees.
Alamo College CE Division at Greater Kerrville CenterKerrville$1,850–
Community College · Financial aid · Job placement helpAlamo Colleges’ continuing education Nursing Assistant program is offered in a hybrid format through the district and prepares students for entry-level patient care roles. Eligible students may access Ready to Work or WIOA funding.
Kilgore College-Longview CenterKilgoreFree3
Community College · 100 hoursFast-track CNA training offered in hybrid or 3-week in-person formats covering resident care, communication, safety, and observation. Classroom content may be online with in-person labs and a clinical week at approved facilities.
Las Alturas NATCEPLaredoFree3
Nursing Facility · 100 hours · Employer-sponsoredLas Alturas offers a state-approved Nurse Aide in Training program with no-cost tuition in an accelerated 2–3 week format using virtual coursework.
Heart to Heart Healthcare TrainingLewisville$850–
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidHeart to Heart’s Texas CNA is a 100-hour hybrid course with 60 hours online and 40 hours in-person hands-on training in Lewisville. Students pay affordable tuition and only need a textbook and scrubs beyond tuition.
All is Well Health Care AcademyLittle Elm–2
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpCNA training offered in Little Elm with an accelerated 2‑week in‑person cohort totaling 100 hours, plus hybrid options. Day schedule includes classroom, lab, and clinical training.
East Texas Nursing AcademyLongview$4003
Vocational College · 104 hoursEast Texas Nursing Academy offers a 104-hour CNA program with day and evening options; hybrid cohorts are also available.
Necole's Learning Academy LongviewLongview$725–
Career School · Financial aidNecole’s Learning Academy–Longview lists a Nursing Assistant program; tuition excludes books and the state exam. The school offers in‑person, online, and hybrid course options and payment plans.
West Texas TrainingLubbock$795–
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA course with 60 classroom and lab hours plus 40 clinical hours; tuition is 795. Offers both full-time daytime and part-time evening cohorts.
Angelina CollegeLufkin$6609
Community College · 116 hoursAngelina College’s Nurse Aide program includes classroom, skills lab, and clinical training for entry-level care in long-term care settings. Cohorts are offered with evening schedules and some online theory options.
Unity Healthcare Training AcademyLufkin$7154
Career School · 100 hoursUnity Healthcare Training Academy’s Nurse Aide program combines classroom, skills lab, and supervised clinicals with multiple schedules including 4-week day, 5-week evening, and 8-week weekend options. A hybrid pathway is available where the classroom portion is online and clinicals are in person.
Springpack Healthcare CareerMansfield$6001
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training with two-week in-person, self-paced online with on-site labs, weekend, and 4-day fast track options; program totals 100 hours. Job placement assistance and payment plans are available.
Texas Institute of ProfessionalsMcAllen––
Career SchoolTexas Institute of Professionals offers a Certified Nurse Aide training program emphasizing practical training and mentorship. The school lists an online classroom option; contact the school for current schedules and details.
TSC Career InstituteMesquite$1,0504
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidTSC Career Institute offers a hybrid CNA program with day, evening, and weekend options and hands-on clinical training. Tuition is 1050, and the 100 hour course includes 40 clinical hours.
Midland CollegeMidland$695–
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aidMidland College’s Nurse Aide program provides 72 hours of classroom instruction and 48 hours of supervised clinical training for entry-level care in long-term and related settings. Day classes run Monday–Thursday with occasional evening/weekend sessions and scholarship options are available.
Houston Community College, Cinco RanchMissouri City$895–
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aidHCC’s Certified Nurse Aide program provides fast‑track training in resident care, communication, safety, and basic nursing skills with classroom, lab, and clinical components. Tuition is listed separately from books, supplies, and the state exam.
MeritLife Academy Mt. EnterpriseMount Enterprise––
Career SchoolBlended CNA training featuring a virtual classroom, in-person skills labs, and clinicals at approved sites across East Texas. Designed as a fast-track program focused on person-centered care.
Alamo College Division at Central Texas Technology CenterNew Braunfels$1,850–
Community College · 116 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpAlamo Colleges offers a Certified Nursing Assistant program with NURA 1001 lecture and NURA 1060 lab, combining classroom, lab, and clinical training for entry-level patient care roles.
Odessa CollegeOdessa$1,9008
Community College · 100 hours · Financial aidOdessa College Continuing Education offers CNA training with 60 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours in 8-week accelerated or 16-week formats, including an online component. Tuition includes supplies, scrubs, and the state testing voucher.
Lamar State College-OrangeOrange$550–
Community College · 105 hoursLSCO’s Certified Nurse Aide program is a 105-hour hybrid course using the HHSC 60-hour online CBT for theory and on-site clinicals through NURA 1001 and NURA 1060. The program prepares learners for entry-level care roles and requires current CPR.
Paris Junior CollegeParis$9003
Community College · 100 hoursParis Junior College offers a 100 hour Nurse Aide course through Continuing Education with classroom and clinical components. Recent cohorts are scheduled in hybrid format with both day and evening options.
The Pulse AcademyPittsburg––
Career School · 100 hoursThe Nurse Aide program provides 100 hours of training and covers resident rights, safety, communication, and hands-on skills with day or evening cohorts. An online theory option is offered with in-person labs and clinicals.
Elevation Career InstitutePlano$6503
Career School · 100 hoursElevation Career Institute offers state-approved CNA training totaling 100 hours (60 classroom and 40 clinical) in a hybrid format. Cohorts include accelerated 3-week and 6-week schedules.
Bethesda Career InstituteRichardson$7003
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid Nurse Aide program offering online theory with hands-on lab and clinical training; cohorts run in accelerated 3 to 5 week formats.
Diamond Career InstituteRichardson––
Career School · Financial aid · Job placement helpProprietary school offering state-approved nurse aide training with hybrid (online and in-person) instruction, exam prep, and student support services. WIOA-eligible with resume and interview assistance available.
Paris Junior College - SS2Royse City$9003
Community College · 100 hoursParis Junior College’s Nurse Aide course provides 100 hours of hybrid classroom and clinical training with day and evening cohorts offered at PJC centers. Some sessions run in an accelerated three-week format.
Howard CollegeSan Angelo$8234
Community College · 112 hoursHoward College San Angelo offers a Certified Nurse Aide program delivered in a hybrid format with classroom/theory and hands-on clinical training.
Alamo College CE Division at Tivy High SchoolSan Antonio$1,85012
Community College · 116 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpHybrid 116 hour CNA program offers lecture, lab, clinical training over about 3 months and includes CPR/BLS. Curriculum covers patient care, safety, infection control, and communication aligned with Texas standards.
Center For Excellence Nurse Aide TrainingSan Antonio$7864
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA program with the first five days online via Zoom and remaining classes in person Mon–Wed 9:00–5:30 with clinicals 7:00–4:00. Program is 100 hours and can be completed in 4–5 weeks.
Central Texas Career InstituteSan Antonio–5
Career School · 90 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpSACC Career Center offers a hybrid Certified Nurse Aide program combining classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and clinical placement. The CNA course is 90 hours over about 5 weeks, and the school provides job placement assistance for healthcare courses.
Choezen Careers and Healthcare TrainingSan Antonio$1,1904
Career School · Financial aidCCHT’s Certified Nursing Assistant program is offered in-person and hybrid with day, evening, and weekend options and can be completed in 4 to 8 weeks. The page lists upcoming start dates and notes Ready to Work eligibility.
San Antonio Career Center-Nurse Aide/CNASan Antonio–5
Career School · 90 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpSACC offers a 5-week hybrid CNA program covering 50 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of hands-on practice, including clinical placement. The program emphasizes core long-term care skills and provides job search preparation.
Touchstone Communities NATCEPSan Antonio––
Nursing FacilityTouchstone offers Nurse Aide in Training roles that include a state-approved NATCEP class available across multiple communities. Some locations list a virtual NAIT option.
Williams Career School of ExcellenceSan MarcosFree–
Career School · 106 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpWCSE’s Nurse Aide program is a 106 hour hybrid course with day, evening, and weekend class options, designed to build core patient care skills. A Dwyer partner sponsorship may cover tuition for eligible students.
Memorial Health CareSeminole––
Nursing FacilitySeminole Hospital District offers a CNA class at Memorial Health Care Center that includes online coursework through Texas DHH and a 40-hour on-site clinical week; applicants apply via the Careers page. A 90-day agreement to work for MHCC after completion is required.
Consolidated Nurse Aide Training InstituteSugar Land$1,3503
Career School · 100 hours · Job guaranteeHybrid CNA program with 60 hours online via Zoom and 40 hours in‑person clinicals; day, evening, and weekend cohorts offered. Training covers essential patient care skills and prepares students for the Texas CNA exam.
Necole's Learning Academy TylerTyler$725–
Career School · Financial aidNecole’s Learning Academy’s Nursing Assistant program at the Tyler campus lists tuition of 725 and notes that books and the state exam are not included. The school offers online and in‑person options.
Pure Excellence Training AcademyTyler$7503
Career SchoolPure Excellence Training Academy offers Nurse Aide training with day and evening schedules, including a hybrid option. The day program runs 3 weeks and the night program 5 weeks.
Southwest Texas CollegeUvalde––
Community CollegeSouthwest Texas Junior College offers Certified Nurse Aide training through its Adult Education and Literacy Transitional Programs. The college notes hybrid and distance learning options are available.
Victoria CollegeVictoria$6508
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aidVictoria College offers a Nurse Aide course consisting of a free 60-hour HHSC online theory prerequisite followed by a 60-hour clinical component on campus and at partner facilities. Classes are scheduled in the evenings at Victoria and Gonzales locations.
Victorious Healthcare Academy - WallerWaller$7504
Career School · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program at the Waller location offers daytime cohorts with tuition 750 plus fees for textbook and BLS. Recent schedules show 4‑week daytime classes.
Navarro College - WaxahachieWaxahachie$6284
Community College · 72 hoursHybrid CNA program with online coursework plus in-person skills and clinicals (24 skills hours and 48 clinical hours). Tuition is 628 and required fees are 150; applicants also complete the free 60-hour HHSC computer-based training.
Genesis Education And TrainingWharton$1,085–
Career School · 100 hoursState-approved nurse aide training combining classroom and clinical instruction to build core patient care skills. Hybrid delivery options are available.

Evening CNA Classes in Texas

Most in Houston, Dallas and Lubbock

81 programs

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SchoolCityCostWeeks
Cisco CollegeAbilene$8505
Community College · 100 hoursCisco College offers a 100 hour nurse aide course with lecture and clinical training over five weeks focused on essential caregiving skills for long term care settings. Classes meet Fridays 2pm–10pm and Saturdays 8am–8pm at the Abilene Campus.
Patty Hanks Shelton School of NursingAbilene$9503
Educational Entity · 100 hoursPHSSN offers a CNA program with 60 hours of online coursework plus 40 hours of clinical instruction; evening cohorts run 7–8 weeks and a fast‑pace option is 3 weeks. The 950 course cost includes clinical supplies, required attire, and skills validation.
Alvin Community College Nurse Aide TrainingAlvin$1,5685
Community College · 112 hours · Financial aidACC’s CNA program is a 112-hour course with 72 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of clinical experience. Evening classes with Saturday clinicals are offered and in‑district tuition is listed as 1568.
Amarillo College-Center For Continuing Health CareAmarillo$1,1008
Community College · Financial aidAmarillo College’s CNA program offers hands-on training on the West Campus with morning, afternoon, and evening options. The program runs 8 weeks and is eligible for financial aid.
Springpack Healthcare CareerArlington$6001
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training offered in in-person, online hybrid, weekend, and fast-track formats. Program totals 100 hours with flexible schedules and job placement assistance.
Central Texas Nurse NetworkAustin–3
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidState‑approved Nurse Aide Training offered with weekday, evening, and weekend cohorts; the program includes 60 classroom/lab hours and 40 clinical hours. Classes start every 3 weeks and may be completed in as little as 3 weeks for weekday cohorts.
Texas Regional Healthcare Training CenterAustin–3
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA program with 60 hours online theory and 40 hours in-person clinicals, designed to be completed in about 3 weeks. Instruction is delivered by experienced nurse instructors with flexible day, evening, or weekend options.
Elite Evolution Skills & Training CenterBeaumont$6002
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidThe Nurse Aide course offers 2-week, 4-week, or 6-weekend options combining classroom, lab, and supervised clinical training. Tuition is 600 with additional required materials.
Blinn College, Workforce Education - BrenhamBrenham$1,000–
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aidBlinn’s Certified Nurse Aide program in Brenham consists of lecture and clinical courses totaling 120 contact hours that teach fundamental patient care, infection control, and safety skills. The program costs 1000 and is offered through Workforce Education.
Legacy Career InstituteCarrollton$9502
Career SchoolCNA training offers multiple schedules including 2-week accelerated, weekend, evening, and self-paced options. Students may choose online, in-person, or hybrid instruction with required in-person skills days.
Panola CollegeCarthage$7847
Community College · 116 hours · Financial aidPanola College’s Certified Nurse Aide course combines classroom and clinical training to build core caregiving skills for work in long-term care and other settings. Multiple cohorts run in Carthage and other campuses with day and evening schedules.
Cisco ISD CNA Program1Cisco$8505
Community College · 100 hoursCisco College’s CNA certificate is a 100-hour program over 5 weeks with lecture and clinical training held on Fridays and Saturdays. Price includes textbook, workbook, and background check; exam and CastleBranch fees are separate.
Southern Careers Institute - Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi$1,2005
Career School · 100 hoursSCI’s Nurse Aide certificate provides 100 hours of training over 5 weeks with morning, afternoon, or evening options at the Corpus Christi campus.
Bash Career InstituteDallas–6
Career School · 100 hoursBash Career Institute’s CNA program runs 100 clock hours over approximately 6 weeks and offers flexible evening and weekend schedules. Instruction uses online theory with onsite skills and clinical training.
Brookview Health InstituteDallas–6
Career School · 100 hoursBash Career Institute offers a CNA program with 100 clock hours over 6 weeks covering classroom, lab, and clinical skills. Flexible schedules include evening and weekend cohorts.
Dallas Career InstituteDallas$7504
Career SchoolDallas Career Institute’s Nurse Aide program prepares students for entry-level care in long-term care and other settings, with morning and evening cohorts available.
Ideal Nursing InstituteDallas––
Career SchoolNurse Aide training with morning, evening, and weekend class options; accelerated cohorts are available. Small class sizes with registration handled on campus or online.
Wordhouse Healthcare Career InstituteDallas$8004
Career School · 110 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide program provides 110 hours of classroom, lab, and clinical training to prepare students for entry-level roles in long-term care and related settings. Day, evening, and weekend cohorts are available.
Grayson County CollegeDenison$1,349–
Community College · 144 hours · Financial aidHybrid CNA program with 96 classroom hours and 48 clinical hours; tuition includes textbook, study guide, one set of scrubs, and one exam attempt.
Integrity Health and EducationDentonFree2
Career School · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program with Zoom lectures on Monday and Thursday evenings and in-person lab/clinicals on weekends; includes scrubs, BLS, books, and a testing voucher. Typical cohorts run 15 days with evening lectures and weekend skills/clinicals.
Amarillo College Moore County CampusDumas$1,100–
Community College · Financial aidAmarillo College offers a Nurse Aide program at Moore County with day or evening cohorts Monday–Thursday. Estimated tuition and fees are 1100, with additional costs itemized by the college; financial aid is available.
Emerald Nursing SchoolEl Paso–3
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement help100-hour Nursing Assistant program with morning 3-week, evening 4-week, and weekend 8-week cohorts. Training includes classroom, skills lab and clinicals with assistance for exam scheduling and job placement.
William Regional Technical Training Center MidlandFort Stockton$695–
Community College · 114 hours · Financial aidMidland College’s Nurse Aide program at the WRTTC provides classroom instruction and 48 hours of supervised clinical training to build core caregiving skills; a high school diploma or GED is not required. Scholarships and Workforce Solutions funding are available.
Galveston CollegeGalveston––
Community College · 144 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpContinuing Education Nurse Aide program offered as a 144-contact-hour Occupational Skills Award with textbook and workbook included in tuition. Clinical hours may be scheduled during day, evening, or weekends; payment plan and additional funding sources may be available.
C. E. Global Health Education NetworkGarland–4
Career School · Financial aidCE Global Health’s Nurse Aide course runs 4–5 weeks (or 8 weekends) with day, evening, and weekend schedules to prepare students for entry-level CNA roles. The school is approved by TWC and HHS and offers multiple financing and workforce grant options.
ACE Training InstituteHouston$1,0005
Career School · 100 hours100 hour CNA program with 60 classroom hours (live in-person or via Zoom) and 40 in-person clinical hours over 5 weeks, with morning or evening cohorts. Payment plans available; state exam fee not included.
Amazing G. Health AcademyHouston–4
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpCNA training follows Texas HHS curriculum with 60 hours of classroom and at least 40 hours of clinical, offered in day, evening, and weekend formats. Programs can be completed in as few as 4 weeks and include job placement assistance.
Center for Excellence Nurse Aide Training HoustonHouston$6863
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA training with online theory via Zoom and in-person labs/clinicals; day and evening options are offered. The program totals 100 hours with cohorts as short as three weeks depending on schedule.
Houston Community CollegeHouston$895–
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpHCC’s fast‑track Certified Nurse Aide course prepares students with classroom, lab, and clinical training in long‑term care fundamentals. The program lists TPEG eligibility and provides access to HCC career and job placement services.
Houston Community College NortheastHouston$895–
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aidHCC offers a fast-track Certified Nurse Aide program through Continuing Education that teaches resident care, safety, communication, and essential skills for entry-level roles. Tuition is listed for the program, and the curriculum totals 108 hours.
Knowledge-First Career InstituteHouston––
Career SchoolCNA classes offered with morning 8:00am–2:30pm and evening 4:00pm–10:00pm schedules, Monday–Friday.
Lone Star College - East Aldine CenterHouston$1,43410
Community College · Financial aidLSC-East Aldine offers a bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant program with classroom, skills lab, and clinical training offered in day or evening schedules.
Lone Star College - North HarrisHouston––
Community CollegeLSC-North Harris offers a fully in-person Nurse Aide (CNA) certificate with on-campus lecture/skills and off-site clinicals at a local residential care facility. Daytime and evening enrollment options are available.
Penn Health InstituteHouston––
Career School · Job placement helpOffers Nursing Assistant training with flexible day, evening, and online options plus hands-on training and career placement support.
Providence VocationalHouston$1,0904
Career School · 104 hours · Financial aidProvidence Vocational’s Quality CNA Program provides 104 hours of nurse aide training with day, evening, and weekend scheduling. The program prepares students with classroom, lab, and clinical skills for entry-level roles in long-term and acute care.
Rosewood Career InstituteHouston$9752
Career School · 100 hoursAccelerated CNA training offered in a hybrid format with 60 hours of online theory and 40 hours of in-person clinicals; daytime and evening schedules are available in about 2–3 weeks. Coursework builds core patient care skills for settings like long-term care, hospitals, and assisted living.
Texas Health SchoolHouston–4
Career School · 100 hoursNurse Aide program totaling 100 hours (lecture, lab, clinical) with day, evening, and weekend schedules. Day cohort completes in 4 weeks; evening in 6.25 weeks; weekend in 12 weeks.
Wonder Health Career InstituteHouston$1,1304
Career School · 117 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide Training (CNA) program totals 117 hours over about 4 weeks with morning and evening class options. Tuition lists a bundled total and the school notes career support and job placement assistance.
Mambo Ridge Academy Nurse Aide Training ProgramHurst$650–
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpEntry-level Nurse Aide program covering core caregiving skills with classroom, lab, and a 40-hour clinical externship. Fast-track option available; tuition listed with ongoing enrollment.
CTK Healthcare and Career InstituteIrving$744–
Career School · Financial aid · Job placement helpCTK’s Nurse Aide (CNA) program can be completed in 12.5 days with AM or PM cohorts; lectures may be virtual or in‑person with in‑person skills lab and clinicals. Weekly payment plans and career services are available.
Executive Nursing Educators & TrainingKilleen$7995
Career School · 100 hoursNurturing Nurse Healthcare Training offers a 100 hour CNA certificate with hands-on training and multiple daily class times. The 5 week program meets Monday through Friday in morning, afternoon, or evening cohorts.
Nurturing Nurse Healthcare TrainingKilleen$7995
Career School · 100 hoursNurturing Nurse Healthcare Training offers a 100 hour CNA program completed in 5 weeks with morning, afternoon, and evening cohorts on weekdays. The course provides hands-on skills training to prepare for entry-level patient care roles.
All is Well Health Care AcademyLittle Elm–2
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpCNA training offered in Little Elm with an accelerated 2‑week in‑person cohort totaling 100 hours, plus hybrid options. Day schedule includes classroom, lab, and clinical training.
East Texas Nursing AcademyLongview$4003
Vocational College · 104 hoursEast Texas Nursing Academy offers a 104-hour CNA program with day and evening options; hybrid cohorts are also available.
Elite Quality Nurse Aide TrainingLubbock$8003
Career SchoolEvening CNA classes run 17 days over about three and a half weeks with clinicals at local Lubbock facilities; tuition is 800 and materials are provided. Registration requires a 100 application fee and background checks.
South Plains College-LubbockLubbock$5005
Community College · 100 hoursSouth Plains College’s Continuing Education Nurse Aide course combines classroom instruction and clinical experience to build entry‑level caregiving skills for long‑term care and other settings. Cohorts are offered with day and evening schedules at the Lubbock Career & Technical Center.
Three Star Nurse Aide TrainingLubbock–2
Career SchoolThree Star Medical Training offers hands-on CNA training with multiple schedule options, including day, evening, and a fast-track format. Classes feature lab practice and clinical preparation for entry-level employment.
West Texas TrainingLubbock$795–
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA course with 60 classroom and lab hours plus 40 clinical hours; tuition is 795. Offers both full-time daytime and part-time evening cohorts.
Angelina CollegeLufkin$6609
Community College · 116 hoursAngelina College’s Nurse Aide program includes classroom, skills lab, and clinical training for entry-level care in long-term care settings. Cohorts are offered with evening schedules and some online theory options.
Unity Healthcare Training AcademyLufkin$7154
Career School · 100 hoursUnity Healthcare Training Academy’s Nurse Aide program combines classroom, skills lab, and supervised clinicals with multiple schedules including 4-week day, 5-week evening, and 8-week weekend options. A hybrid pathway is available where the classroom portion is online and clinicals are in person.
Springpack Healthcare CareerMansfield$6001
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training with two-week in-person, self-paced online with on-site labs, weekend, and 4-day fast track options; program totals 100 hours. Job placement assistance and payment plans are available.
TSC Career InstituteMesquite$1,0504
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidTSC Career Institute offers a hybrid CNA program with day, evening, and weekend options and hands-on clinical training. Tuition is 1050, and the 100 hour course includes 40 clinical hours.
Midland CollegeMidland$695–
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aidMidland College’s Nurse Aide program provides 72 hours of classroom instruction and 48 hours of supervised clinical training for entry-level care in long-term and related settings. Day classes run Monday–Thursday with occasional evening/weekend sessions and scholarship options are available.
Careers UnlimitedMission$930–
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpThe Nurse Assistant program includes at least 100 total hours with classroom and hands‑on clinical training; Mission offers morning, evening, and Saturday class options.
Houston Community College, Cinco RanchMissouri City$895–
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aidHCC’s Certified Nurse Aide program provides fast‑track training in resident care, communication, safety, and basic nursing skills with classroom, lab, and clinical components. Tuition is listed separately from books, supplies, and the state exam.
Northeast Texas Community CollegeMount Pleasant$7506
Community College · 100 hours · Financial aidNTCC offers a face-to-face CNA course meeting Monday–Thursday 5:30pm–10pm for 6 weeks at the main campus, with tuition of 750. The program includes classroom and clinical training totaling 100 hours.
Panola College Martinsville High SchoolNacogdoches$784–
Community College · 116 hours · Financial aidPanola College’s CNA program provides 116 hours of lecture and clinical training focused on person-centered care and core nurse aide skills. Classes are offered in multiple locations with day and evening schedules and include tuition, text, and state testing fee.
Legacy Health Care CareersNorth Richland Hills–2
Career School · Job placement helpLegacy Healthcare Careers provides an HHSC-approved CNA course with hands-on clinical externship and flexible scheduling options. Classes are offered in 10-day accelerated formats with day, evening, and weekend sessions plus job placement assistance.
Odessa CollegeOdessa$1,9008
Community College · 100 hours · Financial aidOdessa College Continuing Education offers CNA training with 60 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours in 8-week accelerated or 16-week formats, including an online component. Tuition includes supplies, scrubs, and the state testing voucher.
Xcellerated Nurse Aide TrainingOdessa$8502
Career School · 100 hoursPrivate CNA school offering day and evening cohorts with classroom, lab, and clinical training. Day classes run about 2 weeks and evening cohorts about 3 weeks with clinicals at local facilities.
Paris Junior CollegeParis$9003
Community College · 100 hoursParis Junior College offers a 100 hour Nurse Aide course through Continuing Education with classroom and clinical components. Recent cohorts are scheduled in hybrid format with both day and evening options.
Southern Careers Institute - PharrPharr$1,2005
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement help100-hour Nurse Aide program completed in about 5 weeks with day or evening schedules, combining classroom, lab, and clinical training to build core patient care skills. Career services support is available to graduates.
The Pulse AcademyPittsburg––
Career School · 100 hoursThe Nurse Aide program provides 100 hours of training and covers resident rights, safety, communication, and hands-on skills with day or evening cohorts. An online theory option is offered with in-person labs and clinicals.
South Plains College/PlainviewPlainview$5008
Community CollegeThe Plainview Center offers an eight-week Certified Nurse Aide course with evening classes and weekend clinicals. Instruction covers fundamental skills for work in long-term care, home health, and hospital settings.
Careers UnlimitedRio Grande City–6
Career School · Financial aid · Job placement helpCareers Unlimited’s Nurse Assistant program covers basic nursing skills, personal care, infection control, and safety to prepare students for entry‑level roles. Classes are offered in approximately 6 weeks with day, evening, and Saturday options.
Paris Junior College - SS2Royse City$9003
Community College · 100 hoursParis Junior College’s Nurse Aide course provides 100 hours of hybrid classroom and clinical training with day and evening cohorts offered at PJC centers. Some sessions run in an accelerated three-week format.
Choezen Careers and Healthcare TrainingSan Antonio$1,1904
Career School · Financial aidCCHT’s Certified Nursing Assistant program is offered in-person and hybrid with day, evening, and weekend options and can be completed in 4 to 8 weeks. The page lists upcoming start dates and notes Ready to Work eligibility.
North East ISDSan Antonio––
Educational Entity · Financial aidNEISD’s CTEC offers a Nurse Aide course where students learn 23 state‑mandated skills with lecture and clinical rotations, typically at assisted living facilities.
J and R Training CenterSan Benito–4
Career School · Job placement helpNurse Aide classes are offered in 4 weeks with morning (8am–12pm) and evening (5pm–9pm) options. The school notes job placement assistance for Nurse Aide graduates.
Career Academy of TrainingSan Marcos–3
Career School · 103 hoursNATCEP nurse aide program with 63 hours of classroom/lab and 40 hours of clinicals, typically completed in 3 to 6 weeks. Evening and day cohorts are offered.
Williams Career School of ExcellenceSan MarcosFree–
Career School · 106 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpWCSE’s Nurse Aide program is a 106 hour hybrid course with day, evening, and weekend class options, designed to build core patient care skills. A Dwyer partner sponsorship may cover tuition for eligible students.
Active Nursing Assistant Training of Clear LakeSeabrook$1,2005
Career School · 100 hoursFive-week Nurse Aide course totaling 100 hours with 60 classroom and 40 clinical hours, offered in day and evening cohorts. Tuition includes books and background check; state exam fee and some health requirements are extra.
Consolidated Nurse Aide Training InstituteSugar Land$1,3503
Career School · 100 hours · Job guaranteeHybrid CNA program with 60 hours online via Zoom and 40 hours in‑person clinicals; day, evening, and weekend cohorts offered. Training covers essential patient care skills and prepares students for the Texas CNA exam.
Texarkana CollegeTexarkana$70012
Community College · 144 hours · Financial aidNon-credit CNA training with 100 hours of classroom/lab and 44 hours of clinicals, held on evenings over 12 weeks. Tuition is listed with a separate state exam fee.
Pure Excellence Training AcademyTyler$7503
Career SchoolPure Excellence Training Academy offers Nurse Aide training with day and evening schedules, including a hybrid option. The day program runs 3 weeks and the night program 5 weeks.
Tyler Junior College- WestTyler$6956
Community College · 100 hours · Financial aidTJC’s on-campus Certified Nurse Aide course provides 100 hours of classroom/lab and clinical training preparing students for entry-level care in long‑term care settings. Day and night cohorts may be offered; textbooks are included and uniforms are not.
Victoria CollegeVictoria$6508
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aidVictoria College offers a Nurse Aide course consisting of a free 60-hour HHSC online theory prerequisite followed by a 60-hour clinical component on campus and at partner facilities. Classes are scheduled in the evenings at Victoria and Gonzales locations.
McLennan Community CollegeWaco$8253
Community College · 100 hours · Financial aidMCC’s CNA course is a 100‑hour program combining classroom instruction and clinical training; the state exam fee is included in tuition. Multiple day and evening cohorts are scheduled throughout the year.
Panola College Elysian Fields High SchoolWaskom$7847
High School · 116 hours · Financial aidPanola College’s Nurse Aide program provides classroom, lab, and clinical training to prepare students for entry-level patient care roles. The program totals 116 hours with lecture and clinical components included in the course cost.
Vernon CollegeWichita Falls–12
Community College · 116 hoursVernon College offers a Certified Nurse Aide program with classroom and clinical experiences at the Century City Center and Vernon Campus, available in day and evening cohorts. The program totals 116 contact hours and typically takes about 3 months to complete.
Vernon College/WindthorstWindthorst–12
Community CollegeVernon College offers a Certified Nurse Aide program through Continuing Education that prepares students for entry-level patient care with classroom and clinical instruction. Classes are offered at college sites with day and evening options.

Weekend CNA Classes in Texas

Most in Houston, Dallas and Abilene

51 programs

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SchoolCityCostWeeks
Cisco CollegeAbilene$8505
Community College · 100 hoursCisco College offers a 100 hour nurse aide course with lecture and clinical training over five weeks focused on essential caregiving skills for long term care settings. Classes meet Fridays 2pm–10pm and Saturdays 8am–8pm at the Abilene Campus.
Patty Hanks Shelton School of NursingAbilene$9503
Educational Entity · 100 hoursPHSSN offers a CNA program with 60 hours of online coursework plus 40 hours of clinical instruction; evening cohorts run 7–8 weeks and a fast‑pace option is 3 weeks. The 950 course cost includes clinical supplies, required attire, and skills validation.
Alvin Community College Nurse Aide TrainingAlvin$1,5685
Community College · 112 hours · Financial aidACC’s CNA program is a 112-hour course with 72 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of clinical experience. Evening classes with Saturday clinicals are offered and in‑district tuition is listed as 1568.
Faith Forward Nurse Aide Training AcademyArlington$1,0002
Career School · Job placement helpFaith Forward offers an accelerated CNA program with weekday fast-track and weekend options, including career placement assistance through industry partnerships. Tuition includes curriculum and books; students purchase scrubs and pay the state exam fee separately.
Springpack Healthcare CareerArlington$6001
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training offered in in-person, online hybrid, weekend, and fast-track formats. Program totals 100 hours with flexible schedules and job placement assistance.
Central Texas Nurse NetworkAustin–3
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidState‑approved Nurse Aide Training offered with weekday, evening, and weekend cohorts; the program includes 60 classroom/lab hours and 40 clinical hours. Classes start every 3 weeks and may be completed in as little as 3 weeks for weekday cohorts.
Texas Regional Healthcare Training CenterAustin–3
Career School · 100 hoursHybrid CNA program with 60 hours online theory and 40 hours in-person clinicals, designed to be completed in about 3 weeks. Instruction is delivered by experienced nurse instructors with flexible day, evening, or weekend options.
Lee CollegeBaytown–6
Community College · 100 hoursLee College’s Center for Workforce and Community Development offers a fast-track Certified Nurse Aide course preparing students for entry-level patient care in about 6–9 weeks. Instruction covers fundamentals and includes classroom, lab, and clinical components.
Elite Evolution Skills & Training CenterBeaumont$6002
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidThe Nurse Aide course offers 2-week, 4-week, or 6-weekend options combining classroom, lab, and supervised clinical training. Tuition is 600 with additional required materials.
North Central Texas CollegeBowie–4
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s CNA Occupational Skills Award provides 100 contact hours including 60 hours online lecture/lab and 40 hours clinical, preparing students for entry-level patient care roles. Multiple campus cohorts include weekday and Saturday clinicals.
Blinn College, Workforce Education - BrenhamBrenham$1,000–
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aidBlinn’s Certified Nurse Aide program in Brenham consists of lecture and clinical courses totaling 120 contact hours that teach fundamental patient care, infection control, and safety skills. The program costs 1000 and is offered through Workforce Education.
Legacy Career InstituteCarrollton$9502
Career SchoolCNA training offers multiple schedules including 2-week accelerated, weekend, evening, and self-paced options. Students may choose online, in-person, or hybrid instruction with required in-person skills days.
Cisco ISD CNA Program1Cisco$8505
Community College · 100 hoursCisco College’s CNA certificate is a 100-hour program over 5 weeks with lecture and clinical training held on Fridays and Saturdays. Price includes textbook, workbook, and background check; exam and CastleBranch fees are separate.
North Central Texas College Corinth CampusCorinth––
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s CNA Occupational Skills Award provides 60 hours of online lecture/lab and 40 hours of clinical externship to build core patient-care skills. Corinth cohorts schedule clinicals on weekdays and some Saturdays.
Bash Career InstituteDallas–6
Career School · 100 hoursBash Career Institute’s CNA program runs 100 clock hours over approximately 6 weeks and offers flexible evening and weekend schedules. Instruction uses online theory with onsite skills and clinical training.
Brookview Health InstituteDallas–6
Career School · 100 hoursBash Career Institute offers a CNA program with 100 clock hours over 6 weeks covering classroom, lab, and clinical skills. Flexible schedules include evening and weekend cohorts.
Ideal Nursing InstituteDallas––
Career SchoolNurse Aide training with morning, evening, and weekend class options; accelerated cohorts are available. Small class sizes with registration handled on campus or online.
Wordhouse Healthcare Career InstituteDallas$8004
Career School · 110 hours · Job placement helpThe Nurse Aide program provides 110 hours of classroom, lab, and clinical training to prepare students for entry-level roles in long-term care and related settings. Day, evening, and weekend cohorts are available.
Grayson County CollegeDenison$1,349–
Community College · 144 hours · Financial aidHybrid CNA program with 96 classroom hours and 48 clinical hours; tuition includes textbook, study guide, one set of scrubs, and one exam attempt.
Integrity Health and EducationDentonFree2
Career School · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program with Zoom lectures on Monday and Thursday evenings and in-person lab/clinicals on weekends; includes scrubs, BLS, books, and a testing voucher. Typical cohorts run 15 days with evening lectures and weekend skills/clinicals.
Emerald Nursing SchoolEl Paso–3
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement help100-hour Nursing Assistant program with morning 3-week, evening 4-week, and weekend 8-week cohorts. Training includes classroom, skills lab and clinicals with assistance for exam scheduling and job placement.
William Regional Technical Training Center MidlandFort Stockton$695–
Community College · 114 hours · Financial aidMidland College’s Nurse Aide program at the WRTTC provides classroom instruction and 48 hours of supervised clinical training to build core caregiving skills; a high school diploma or GED is not required. Scholarships and Workforce Solutions funding are available.
The Beat Goes On Training CenterFresno$6004
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpCNA program provides classroom, lab, and clinical training with weekday and weekend options and job placement support. The program is listed as 4 weeks with tuition 600.
North Central Texas College Gainesville CampusGainesville–4
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s Occupational Skills Award CNA program includes 60 hours of online lecture/lab and 40 hours of clinical externship. Cohorts are offered at multiple campuses with daytime clinicals and some weekend rotations.
Galveston CollegeGalveston––
Community College · 144 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpContinuing Education Nurse Aide program offered as a 144-contact-hour Occupational Skills Award with textbook and workbook included in tuition. Clinical hours may be scheduled during day, evening, or weekends; payment plan and additional funding sources may be available.
C. E. Global Health Education NetworkGarland–4
Career School · Financial aidCE Global Health’s Nurse Aide course runs 4–5 weeks (or 8 weekends) with day, evening, and weekend schedules to prepare students for entry-level CNA roles. The school is approved by TWC and HHS and offers multiple financing and workforce grant options.
North Central Texas College/GrahamGraham–4
Community College · 100 hoursNCTC’s Certified Nurse Aide Occupational Skills Award includes 60 hours of lecture/lab and 40 hours of clinical externship to prepare for entry-level care in long‑term and other settings. Recent cohorts deliver online theory with weekday or weekend clinical rotations.
Hamlin CISD CNA ProgramHamlinFree5
High SchoolHamlin CISD partners with Cisco College to offer a CNA course completed over 5 weekends with classroom and clinical instruction. Hamlin Collegiate students have their program cost covered.
Amazing G. Health AcademyHouston–4
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpCNA training follows Texas HHS curriculum with 60 hours of classroom and at least 40 hours of clinical, offered in day, evening, and weekend formats. Programs can be completed in as few as 4 weeks and include job placement assistance.
Faith Health Training InstituteHouston–2
Career SchoolCNA classes are offered in a 2-week weekday format from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with Saturday cohorts available periodically; clinicals occur on the last two days of the rotation. Uniforms are required and clinicals run 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Providence VocationalHouston$1,0904
Career School · 104 hours · Financial aidProvidence Vocational’s Quality CNA Program provides 104 hours of nurse aide training with day, evening, and weekend scheduling. The program prepares students with classroom, lab, and clinical skills for entry-level roles in long-term and acute care.
Texas Health SchoolHouston–4
Career School · 100 hoursNurse Aide program totaling 100 hours (lecture, lab, clinical) with day, evening, and weekend schedules. Day cohort completes in 4 weeks; evening in 6.25 weeks; weekend in 12 weeks.
Victorious Healthcare AcademyHouston$7504
Career SchoolVictorious Healthcare Academy offers a hybrid CNA program with daytime and weekend cohorts, combining online theory with in-person skills. Payment plans are available and classes are first-come, first-served.
Mambo Ridge Academy Nurse Aide Training ProgramHurst$650–
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpEntry-level Nurse Aide program covering core caregiving skills with classroom, lab, and a 40-hour clinical externship. Fast-track option available; tuition listed with ongoing enrollment.
All is Well Health Care AcademyLittle Elm–2
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpCNA training offered in Little Elm with an accelerated 2‑week in‑person cohort totaling 100 hours, plus hybrid options. Day schedule includes classroom, lab, and clinical training.
Three Star Nurse Aide TrainingLubbock–2
Career SchoolThree Star Medical Training offers hands-on CNA training with multiple schedule options, including day, evening, and a fast-track format. Classes feature lab practice and clinical preparation for entry-level employment.
Unity Healthcare Training AcademyLufkin$7154
Career School · 100 hoursUnity Healthcare Training Academy’s Nurse Aide program combines classroom, skills lab, and supervised clinicals with multiple schedules including 4-week day, 5-week evening, and 8-week weekend options. A hybrid pathway is available where the classroom portion is online and clinicals are in person.
Springpack Healthcare CareerMansfield$6001
Career School · 100 hours · Job placement helpState-approved CNA training with two-week in-person, self-paced online with on-site labs, weekend, and 4-day fast track options; program totals 100 hours. Job placement assistance and payment plans are available.
TSC Career InstituteMesquite$1,0504
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aidTSC Career Institute offers a hybrid CNA program with day, evening, and weekend options and hands-on clinical training. Tuition is 1050, and the 100 hour course includes 40 clinical hours.
Midland CollegeMidland$695–
Community College · 120 hours · Financial aidMidland College’s Nurse Aide program provides 72 hours of classroom instruction and 48 hours of supervised clinical training for entry-level care in long-term and related settings. Day classes run Monday–Thursday with occasional evening/weekend sessions and scholarship options are available.
Careers UnlimitedMission$930–
Career School · 100 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpThe Nurse Assistant program includes at least 100 total hours with classroom and hands‑on clinical training; Mission offers morning, evening, and Saturday class options.
Legacy Health Care CareersNorth Richland Hills–2
Career School · Job placement helpLegacy Healthcare Careers provides an HHSC-approved CNA course with hands-on clinical externship and flexible scheduling options. Classes are offered in 10-day accelerated formats with day, evening, and weekend sessions plus job placement assistance.
Odessa CollegeOdessa$1,9008
Community College · 100 hours · Financial aidOdessa College Continuing Education offers CNA training with 60 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours in 8-week accelerated or 16-week formats, including an online component. Tuition includes supplies, scrubs, and the state testing voucher.
Xcellerated Nurse Aide TrainingOdessa$8502
Career School · 100 hoursPrivate CNA school offering day and evening cohorts with classroom, lab, and clinical training. Day classes run about 2 weeks and evening cohorts about 3 weeks with clinicals at local facilities.
South Plains College/PlainviewPlainview$5008
Community CollegeThe Plainview Center offers an eight-week Certified Nurse Aide course with evening classes and weekend clinicals. Instruction covers fundamental skills for work in long-term care, home health, and hospital settings.
Careers UnlimitedRio Grande City–6
Career School · Financial aid · Job placement helpCareers Unlimited’s Nurse Assistant program covers basic nursing skills, personal care, infection control, and safety to prepare students for entry‑level roles. Classes are offered in approximately 6 weeks with day, evening, and Saturday options.
Choezen Careers and Healthcare TrainingSan Antonio$1,1904
Career School · Financial aidCCHT’s Certified Nursing Assistant program is offered in-person and hybrid with day, evening, and weekend options and can be completed in 4 to 8 weeks. The page lists upcoming start dates and notes Ready to Work eligibility.
Williams Career School of ExcellenceSan MarcosFree–
Career School · 106 hours · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpWCSE’s Nurse Aide program is a 106 hour hybrid course with day, evening, and weekend class options, designed to build core patient care skills. A Dwyer partner sponsorship may cover tuition for eligible students.
Faith Forward Nurse Aide Academy, Greater New BraunfelsSeguin$9502
Career School · Job placement helpAccelerated CNA program offered in Fort Worth and Seguin with weekday fast-track (2 weeks) or weekend (4 weeks) options. Tuition is 950 plus a 50 application fee and includes books.
Consolidated Nurse Aide Training InstituteSugar Land$1,3503
Career School · 100 hours · Job guaranteeHybrid CNA program with 60 hours online via Zoom and 40 hours in‑person clinicals; day, evening, and weekend cohorts offered. Training covers essential patient care skills and prepares students for the Texas CNA exam.
Temple CollegeTemple$1,29513
Community College · 108 hours · Financial aidTemple College offers an in-person Certified Nurse Aide program with 108 hours of instruction, typically meeting on Saturdays 8:30am–5:00pm. Tuition is 1295 and includes textbook, drug screen, and exam vouchers; TPEG financial aid may be available.

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Explore CNA Classes by City in Texas

With over 640 CNA training programs statewide, Texas provides extensive educational opportunities in major metropolitan areas like Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, and El Paso. Currently, about 85,000 Certified Nursing Assistants work across Texas, reflecting strong demand for qualified healthcare professionals. Students completing Texas CNA programs can expect median earnings of 35,110 annually and 16.88 per hour.

As the nation's second-largest state with a rapidly growing population of over 31 million residents, Texas continues to offer excellent employment opportunities for CNA training graduates. From the Texas Medical Center in Houston—the world's largest medical complex—to major healthcare systems in Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin, Certified Nursing Assistants play an essential role in delivering patient care across the state's urban centers, suburban communities, and rural areas.

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Salary & Job Outlook as a CNA in Texas

Median annual pay$35,110
Median hourly pay$16.88
CNAs employed84,960
Healthcare facilities3,500+

Texas is a strong state for Certified Nursing Assistants, both in terms of employment opportunities and earning potential. With more than 84,960 CNAs working statewide and over 3,500 healthcare facilities, there are ample opportunities to begin or advance your CNA career. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Texas has more than 1,177 nursing homes, 456 hospitals, and 1,867 home health agencies that employ CNAs. While these counts are based on CMS data and may not capture every facility in the state, they show the wide range of job opportunities available.

Salary Overview

The median annual income for all workers in Texas is about $45,970. CNAs in Texas earn a median of $35,110 annually (about $16.88 per hour). While CNA wages are below the statewide average, they provide a solid entry point into healthcare, with opportunities for advancement into higher-paying roles such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).

Job Outlook

The outlook for CNA employment in Texas remains positive. With 84,960 CNAs currently employed and a very large number of healthcare facilities, job openings are expected to remain steady. Major population and healthcare hubs—including the Houston metro, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin—offer extensive opportunities. Large health systems such as Baylor Scott & White Health, Texas Health Resources, Memorial Hermann Health System, and HCA Healthcare hire CNAs across hospitals, long-term care, and home health settings. Many CNAs gain experience and later pursue advanced nursing degrees, which creates turnover and new job opportunities each year.

If you are considering this career path, explore our list of CNA training programs in Texas or learn more about how to get on the registry in our CNA License & Registration guide.

Why Become a CNA in Texas?

Becoming a CNA in Texas is a fast and practical way to enter the healthcare field. Training programs can be completed in just a few weeks, allowing you to quickly transition into paid employment. With more than 1,177 nursing homes and a robust hospital network, Texas offers CNAs a wide range of employment settings. The state is also home to many community colleges and technical schools that provide approved CNA training, often serving as a pathway to LPN or RN programs. For many, CNA work serves as both a meaningful career and a stepping stone toward higher-level nursing roles. You can also explore free CNA classes, online CNA programs, or accelerated CNA classes available in the state.

CNA Salaries across Texas

CNA salaries vary by area and region, with large metros like Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth often paying higher than smaller metro or rural regions. Below is a breakdown of CNA salaries across Texas.

Sources: BLS OEWS (May 2023), CMS Nursing Homes (July 2025), CMS Hospitals (July 2025), CMS Home Health Agencies (July 2025)

CNA Salary by Area in Texas

Area Annual salary Hourly salary
Texas (statewide) $35,110 $16.88
Abilene $32,880 $15.81
Amarillo $33,850 $16.28
Austin-Round Rock $36,790 $17.69
Beaumont-Port Arthur $31,250 $15.02
Brownsville-Harlingen $28,540 $13.72
College Station-Bryan $34,560 $16.62
Corpus Christi $33,670 $16.19
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington $36,540 $17.57
El Paso $31,030 $14.92
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land $35,760 $17.19
Killeen-Temple $34,130 $16.41
Laredo $28,520 $13.71
Longview $30,420 $14.62
Lubbock $30,780 $14.80
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission $28,570 $13.74
Midland $36,240 $17.42
Odessa $33,800 $16.25
San Angelo $30,790 $14.80
San Antonio-New Braunfels $35,460 $17.05
Sherman-Denison $31,510 $15.15
Texarkana $30,320 $14.58
Tyler $30,700 $14.76
Victoria $31,750 $15.27
Waco $32,800 $15.77
Wichita Falls $33,650 $16.18

Source: BLS OEWS (May 2023), median wages for nursing assistants.

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Frequently Asked Questions about CNA Classes in Texas

How long does it take to complete a CNA program in Texas?

In Texas, CNA programs require a minimum of 100 hours of training, which includes 40 hours of clinical practice. Most students complete their training in 4–12 weeks, depending on whether they choose a full-time, part-time, or accelerated program schedule.

How much does CNA training cost in Texas?

CNA programs in Texas cost from free to $5,500, depending on the school. 27 programs are free or employer-paid. Some schools and healthcare employers may cover the cost or reimburse you after hiring.

Are there free CNA classes in Texas?

Yes. 27 programs in Texas are free or employer-paid. These are often employer-sponsored programs where you agree to work for the facility after completing training and certification.

Are online CNA programs available in Texas?

Yes. 92 programs in Texas offer hybrid training, with the classroom part online. Clinical skills are always practiced in person, in a supervised healthcare setting.

Are accelerated (4-week) CNA programs available in Texas?

Yes. 117 programs in Texas are accelerated, usually finishing in 3 to 5 weeks. These programs are intensive and best for students who can commit to full-time study and clinical practice.

How do I become a CNA in Texas?

To become a CNA in Texas, you must complete a state-approved training program, pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP), and be listed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry. The process is overseen by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

How can I study for the CNA exam in Texas?

Use our free CNA study guide to review the core CNA clinical skills, including hand washing, vital signs, transfers, and personal care. You can also take our free CNA practice tests, which include over 300 questions covering physical care, psychosocial care, and the role of the nurse aide.

I’m a CNA in another state. Can I transfer my license to Texas?

Yes, through reciprocity, but the rules differ by state. Some states ask only for an application and a fee, while others also ask for a test or proof of recent work. Learn more in our guide to CNA License Reciprocity in Texas.

How often do I need to renew my CNA license in Texas?

CNAs in Texas must renew their certification every 24 months. To renew, you need proof of paid CNA work in that period. See our CNA License & Registration page for renewal details.

How can I check if my CNA license is active in Texas?

You can verify your status on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry online. For step-by-step instructions, visit our guide on CNA License & Registration in Texas.

How much do CNAs earn in Texas?

The median CNA salary in Texas is $35,110 per year, or about $16.88 per hour. Pay can vary by region, employer, and years of experience. Many CNAs in Texas also use the role as a stepping stone to LPN or RN careers.

Where do CNAs work in Texas?

Certified Nursing Assistants in Texas work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies. Opportunities are widely available across both urban and rural areas.

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