Texas CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)

This full CNA program is designed to prepare students with the essential nursing care skills required to work as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in Texas. Students complete online theory, hands-on skills lab training, and supervised clinical experience while preparing for the Texas Nurse Aide certification exam.

* Program Approval Authority: Texas Health and Human Services (THHS)
* Training/Certification Reporting System: Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal (TULIP)
* Certification Exam Administrator: Prometric
* Certification Registry: Texas Nurse Aide Registry

What You Will Learn

• Provide basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living
• Measure vital signs and observe patient conditions
• Assist with patient mobility, positioning, and safety
• Practice infection control and standard precautions
• Support patient comfort, communication, and dignity
• Follow proper documentation and reporting procedures

Program Information

• Total Training Hours: 110 hours
• Program Format: Online theory + on-campus skills lab + supervised clinical training
• Theory Coursework: 60 hours online
• Skills Lab Training: 10 hours on campus (2 days)
• Clinical Training: 40 hours at an approved clinical site (5 days)
• Clinical & Skills Training: Schedule assigned after enrollment based on available school and clinical site schedules
• Schedule Options: Weekday and weekend options may be available depending on the school schedule
• School Schedule: View Skills Lab / Clinical Schedule
• Instruction: Skills training is taught with step-by-step coaching for state exam preparation
• Study Materials: School-developed CNA skills workbook provided
• Testing Site Advantage: Our school is an approved testing site for the Texas CNA Skills Exam
• Practice Support: Approximately 1,000 CNA practice exam questions included

Certification Exam

• The Texas Nurse Aide certification exam is administered through Prometric.
• The exam includes two parts: a Written or Oral Knowledge Exam and a Skills Demonstration Exam.
• Students must successfully pass both parts to become listed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry.
• Training completion and certification-related information may be reported through TULIP according to Texas state requirements.
• Students must meet all Texas Health and Human Services (THHS), TULIP, Prometric, and Texas Nurse Aide Registry requirements.

Why Students Choose This Program

• Full CNA training pathway including theory, skills lab, and clinical experience
• Hands-on preparation for the Texas CNA Skills Exam
• School-developed CNA skills workbook aligned with exam preparation
• Structured training that supports confidence before testing
• Approved Texas CNA Skills Exam testing site environment
• Weekday and weekend schedule options may help students fit training into their availability
• Training process aligned with THHS, TULIP, Prometric, and Texas Nurse Aide Registry requirements

Tuition Information

• Tuition includes online coursework, skills lab training, textbooks, CNA skills workbook, and clinical training support.
• Registration Fee: $50 required separately
• AHA BLS (CPR) Certification: $95 required separately, if not already completed
• State Certification Exam Fee: Not included

Admission Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Government-issued photo ID or passport
• Social Security Number (SSN) or ITIN
• Vaccination records may be required for clinical participation, including MMR, TB, TDaP, and HepB
• Background check required and may be completed by the school
• AHA BLS (CPR) certification required prior to graduation or clinical participation
• Additional clinical-site compliance documents may be required depending on facility policy

Important Notes

• Skills lab and clinical schedules are assigned after enrollment based on availability.
• Full attendance is required for successful completion of required training hours.
• Students must meet clinical-site requirements before participating in clinical training.
• Students are responsible for meeting all state testing and certification requirements.