Dallas College - El Centro Campus
801 Main Street
Nurse Aide for Health Care Certificate
- Duration:
- 1 semester
- Phone:
- (214) 860-2000
CNA Classes in Dallas, TX
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Dallas. Tuition ranges from $700. Texas requires 75 hours minimum of training and uses Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE) for the competency exam.
Programs in Dallas
7
Tuition Range
$700
State Required Hours
75 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE)
All CNA Programs in Dallas
Dallas College Mountain View Campus
4849 W Illinois Avenue
Certified Nurse Aide
- Phone:
- (214) 860-8680
Concorde Career College
12606 Greenville Avenue, Suite 130
Certified Nurse Aide
- Phone:
- (469) 221-3400
Texas Career Institute
3302 N Buckner Boulevard, Suite 116
Certified Nurse Aide
- Phone:
- (214) 275-9600
Dallas Career Institute
9441 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 4 weeks
- Cost:
- $700
- Phone:
- (214) 691-0555
International Health Academy
8502 Edgemere Road
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 100 hours / 4-5 weeks
- Phone:
- (214) 473-4824
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).
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Dallas
How many CNA training programs are available in Dallas, TX?
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Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Dallas, TX. All programs must meet Texas's minimum of 75 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE) competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Dallas?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Dallas ranges from $700. Dallas Career Institute lists the lowest tuition at $700. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($118 total ($35 knowledge test + $83 skills test, with retake pricing the same per part)), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Dallas?
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Dallas Career Institute offers the shortest published program in Dallas at 4 weeks. Texas requires 75 hours minimum of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (214) 691-0555 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Dallas, TX?
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To work as a CNA in Dallas, you must meet a Texas-approved training program of at least 75 hours minimum, pass the Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE) competency exam (Two-part exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation of 5 randomly selected skills), and clear a Criminal background check through DPS. Most candidates complete the full process in 4–8 weeks from program start to registry listing.
Are there free CNA classes in Dallas?
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No Dallas program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Texas nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.