CNA Training in Austin, TX
1 state-approved nursing assistant program in Austin.
Texas CNA Requirements at a Glance
Training Hours
75 hours minimum
Minimum Age
16
Exam Vendor
Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE)
Time to Cert
4–8 weeks from program start to registry listing
Programs in Austin
Austin Community College
5930 Middle Fiskville Road
Nurse Aide for Health Care
Duration: 8 weeks
Phone: (512) 223-7000
Becoming a CNA in Texas
Becoming a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in Texas is one of the fastest healthcare credentials to obtain — a motivated candidate can go from no training to working in 6 to 8 weeks. The pathway is regulated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), which approves Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEPs), contracts with Credentia to administer the competency exam, and maintains the Texas Nurse Aide Registry that every employer must check before hiring. Texas requires the federal minimum of 75 training hours rather than the higher state-specific totals seen in California (160), New York (100), or Virginia (120).