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CNA Classes in the Dallas area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Programs
139
20 within 10 miles
Median pay here
$38,530
nursing assistants, BLS May 2025
Lowest listed cost
$700
of 8 with a cost, DOL WIOA list and IPEDS
CNA Classes in the Dallas area at a glance
- Open to the public
- 139 programs: 4 at colleges and schools (IPEDS), 128 on the state list only, 7 known only from the WIOA list
- Distance from Dallas
- 20 within 10 miles; nearest 2.7 miles, farthest 58.1 miles
- Listed program cost
- 8 of 139 list one: $700 to $12,651, middle $1,275 (DOL WIOA list and IPEDS)
- Program length
- 2 colleges list a length: 2 months to 7 months (IPEDS)
- Completions, 2023-24
- 399 CNA awards at the 4 colleges that reported any (IPEDS)
- On the WIOA list
- 17 of 139 on Texas's eligible training list (DOL file, June 30, 2025); middle 66% of exiters employed in the second quarter (7 report it); middle completion 100% (7 report it)
- Run by a nursing home
- 24 of the 139 programs are sponsored by a Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing home (CMS record matched): who may not charge you
- Pay here
- $38,530 median for nursing assistants ($18.53 an hour); 10th to 90th percentile $35,850 to $49,090; 23,420 employed in the metro area; Texas median $37,500 (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
CNA programs, nearest to Dallas first
| Program | Where | Type | Program cost | Length | Completions | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortress Training Academy(817) 939-5376 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 2.7 | |
| Parker's Room Training Lab, Inc.(214) 310-0610 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 2.7 | |
| The Eden of Las ColinasNursing home | Irving | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 3.2 | |
| Career Discover AcademyWIOA list | Dallas | WIOA list only | $700 | Not reported | 3.9 | |
| Excel Career TrainingWIOA list | Dallas | WIOA list only | Not reported | Not reported | 5.1 | |
| CTK Healthcare & Career Institute | Irving | Certificate | $6,999 | 7 months | 124 | 5.3 |
| Dallas College Brookhaven(972) 860-7077 | Farmers Branch | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 6.6 | |
| Future Nurses Leadership Institute(207) 907-6070 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 6.6 | |
| Home Health Companion Services(214) 295-8213 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 6.6 | |
| Lighthouse Healthcare Academy(903) 316-4925 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 6.6 | |
| Idtc Career CenterWIOA list | Grand Prairie | WIOA list only | $1,178 | Not reported | 7.8 | |
| Idtc Career Center (apprenticeship)WIOA list | Grand Prairie | WIOA list only | $7,140 | Not reported | 7.8 | |
| Align Health Careers Institute(469) 984-6203 | Grand Prairie | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 7.9 | |
| Heritage Gardens Rehabilitation & HealthcareNursing home | Carrollton | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 7.9 | |
| Solomon's Healthcare Academy(469) 427-8311 | Carrollton | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 7.9 | |
| Clarksville Nursing Center(903) 427-2236 | Clarksville | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 8.4 | |
| Dallas CollegeWIOA list | Dallas | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 162 | 8.4 |
| Career Discover Academy(214) 638-5409 | Addison | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 8.7 | |
| C C Young Senior Living Nurse Aide Training ProgramNursing home | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 9.4 | |
| Teamwork Career Institute, LLC(972) 642-5466 | Grand Prairie | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 9.9 | |
| Alliance Career Institute Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Training & Competency(214) 575-4774 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 10.6 | |
| B&M Career InstituteWIOA list(972) 876-8226 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 10.6 | |
| Bash Career InstituteWIOA list(214) 298-4641 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 10.6 | |
| Companion Training Center(972) 310-6070 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 10.6 | |
| Compassion Healthcare Academy(619) 208-6099 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 10.6 | |
| Dallas Career InstituteWIOA list(214) 691-0555 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 10.6 | |
| Vinepress Training Center(214) 553-1522 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 10.6 | |
| DMS Care Training Center(682) 702-4537 | Carrollton | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 10.9 | |
| Arlington Career Institute | Arlington | Certificate | $945 | 2 months | 101 | 11.5 |
| Ideal Nursing Institute(214) 341-1113 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 11.5 | |
| Trinity Healthcare Services LLCWIOA list(817) 939-3789 | Euless | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 11.8 | |
| Sign of the Dove Healthcare Career Trainings(682) 554-4554 | Grapevine | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 12.2 | |
| SisuCare Education - CNA Program(213) 534-6255 | Grapevine | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 12.2 | |
| Arlington Career Institute-Nursing Assistant Progr(972) 647-1607 | Arlington | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 12.3 | |
| IDTC Career Center(469) 299-8974 | Arlington | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 12.3 | |
| Passionate CNA Training L.L.C(817) 940-3790 | Arlington | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 12.3 | |
| BWF_Nurse Aide Training(209) 771-0044 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 12.7 | |
| Dallas Career AcademyWIOA list(469) 422-6273 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 12.7 | |
| Wordhouse Healthcare Career Institute(469) 883-0758 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 12.7 | |
| Absolute Allied Health AcademyWIOA list | Duncanville | WIOA list only | $1,275 | Not reported | 12.9 | |
| Doc High LLC CNA Program(888) 832-2122 | Richardson | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 12.9 | |
| Faith Forward Nurse Aide Training Academy - North Dallas(817) 630-9756 | Richardson | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 12.9 | |
| John Pierre Institute(972) 823-3004 | Duncanville | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 12.9 | |
| Golden Acres Living and RehabilitationNursing home | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 13.1 | |
| Texas Career Institute(214) 275-9600 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 13.1 | |
| Uncharted Territory Solutions Preparation- Dallas(877) 834-6101 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 13.1 | |
| Bethesda Career Institute(214) 664-7930 | Richardson | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 13.4 | |
| Diamond Career Institute(562) 309-5046 | Richardson | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 13.4 | |
| Faces of Angels Training Center(469) 400-8125 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 13.5 | |
| Helping Hands & Healing Hearts Nurse Aid Program(833) 748-8371 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 13.5 | |
| AAA Career Institute(214) 708-8878 | Plano | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 14.0 | |
| Bah Career TrainingWIOA list(972) 272-5820 | Garland | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 14.0 | |
| Elevation Career Institute(972) 499-0274 | Plano | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 14.0 | |
| VANTHCS NA Training Program(847) 903-4196 | Garland | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 14.0 | |
| C. E. Global Health Education Network Inc.(972) 698-7792 | Garland | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 14.8 | |
| Connective Healthcare Academy LLC(682) 252-1990 | Arlington | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 15.1 | |
| Success Healthcare Institute LLC(469) 835-0223 | Arlington | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 15.1 | |
| Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus C.N.A. Program(972) 860-7077 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 15.8 | |
| Dallas College Eastfield Campus John Horn High School C.N.A. Program(972) 860-7077 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 15.8 | |
| Dallas College Mountain View Campus CNA Program(972) 860-7077 | Dallas | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 15.8 | |
| Community Awareness School(682) 405-4998 | Mesquite | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 15.9 | |
| Cross Timbers Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterNursing home | Flower Mound | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 15.9 | |
| Dallas Christian School(972) 270-5495 | Mesquite | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 15.9 | |
| Eastfield College Certified Nurse's Aide Program(972) 860-7077 | Mesquite | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 15.9 | |
| TSC Career Institute(903) 394-9123 | Mesquite | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 15.9 | |
| University of Texas at Arlington Division of Continuing EducationWIOA list | Arlington | WIOA list only | $12,651 | Not reported | 16.7 | |
| J & P Healthcare Academy(469) 271-0930 | Fort Worth | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 17.1 | |
| Remington Transitional Care CenterNursing home | Richardson | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 17.1 | |
| Springpack Healthcare Career, LLC #2(817) 460-2000 | Arlington | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 17.1 | |
| Richland Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterNursing home | Fort Worth | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 17.3 | |
| Ruth's Wellness Institute(214) 433-9006 | Desoto | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 17.3 | |
| School for Allied Health Professionals Nursing Assistant(817) 846-7590 | Arlington | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 17.3 | |
| C and M Home Health and Nurse's Aide Academy(972) 209-3576 | Cedar Hill | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 18.6 | |
| Heart to Heart Healthcare Training(972) 627-4856 | Lewisville | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 18.6 | |
| Legacy Health Care Careers, LLC(682) 626-5266 | N. Richland Hills | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 18.7 | |
| Flora Academy Nurse Aid Training(440) 771-3337 | Plano | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 19.3 | |
| Keller CNA Program(817) 743-1807 | Keller | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 19.6 | |
| Keller Oaks Healthcare CenterNursing home | Keller | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 19.6 | |
| Burton Adventist Academy CNA Program(817) 572-0081 | Arlington | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 19.8 | |
| Journey Medical Training CenterWIOA list | Frisco | WIOA list only | $1,200 | Not reported | 20.9 | |
| Jordan Prestige Academy(770) 310-7189 | Haltom City | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 21.4 | |
| Millbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterNursing home | Lancaster | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 21.4 | |
| Collin College Allen High School Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 548-6679 | Allen | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 22.1 | |
| Collin College Blue Ridge HS Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 553-1260 | Allen | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 22.1 | |
| Collin College Celina Campus NATP(972) 378-8369 | Allen | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 22.1 | |
| Collin College Lovejoy High School Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 548-6679 | Allen | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 22.1 | |
| Collin College Plano Campus Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 553-1260 | Allen | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 22.1 | |
| Mambo Ridge Academy(817) 925-0014 | Fort Worth | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 22.5 | |
| All is Well Health Care AcademyWIOA list(940) 440-2923 | Little Elm | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 23.0 | |
| Lone Star Training Center CNA Program(469) 361-0001 | Red Oak | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 23.0 | |
| Stone AcademyWIOA list(817) 863-4676 | Fort Worth | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 23.6 | |
| Ben Barber Innovation Academy(682) 314-1600 | Mansfield | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 23.7 | |
| Denton Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterNursing home | Denton | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 23.7 | |
| Springpack Healthcare Career, LLC(817) 294-1991 | Mansfield | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 23.7 | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant Program - Trinity River Campus(817) 515-2393 | Fort Worth | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 25.5 | |
| Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 12 | 26.0 |
| North Central Texas College Corinth Campus(940) 668-4205 | Corinth | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 26.5 | |
| River Oaks Health and Rehabilitation CenterNursing home | Fort Worth | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 26.6 | |
| Midlothian Healthcare CenterNursing home | Midlothian | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 26.7 | |
| North Texas Job Corps Center(972) 542-2623 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 28.2 | |
| Faith Forward Nurse Aide Training Academy(817) 630-9756 | Arlington | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 28.8 | |
| Integrity Health and EducationWIOA list(940) 323-1973 | Denton | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 29.1 | |
| Cottonwood Nursing and Rehabilitation NATCEPNursing home | Denton | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 29.4 | |
| Collin College Anna High School Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 548-6679 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| Collin College Frisco CTE Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 548-6679 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| Collin College Health Sciences Academy Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 553-1260 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| Collin College Princeton NATP(972) 548-6679 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| Collin College Prosper High School Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 548-6679 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| Collin College Richland HS Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 553-1260 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| Collin College Rock Hill High School Nurse Aide Training(972) 553-1260 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| Collin College Rockwall High School Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 378-8369 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| Collin College Technical Campus Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 378-8369 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| Collin College Walnut Grove High School(214) 491-6253 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| Collin College Wylie Campus Nurse Aide Training(972) 548-6679 | McKinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| McKinney ISD NATP(469) 302-2485 | Mckinney | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 31.7 | |
| Burleson CNA Training Program(817) 217-8629 | Burleson | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 32.0 | |
| Texana Training Solutions, LLC(682) 622-1607 | Burleson | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 32.0 | |
| Legend Oaks WaxahachieNursing home | Waxahachie | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 33.4 | |
| Navarro College - Waxahachie(972) 923-6463 | Waxahachie | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 33.4 | |
| Windsor Rehabilitation and HealthcareNursing home | Terrell | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 35.9 | |
| Azle High Nurse Aide Training Program(817) 444-5555 | Azle | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 38.4 | |
| Azle Manor Health Care & Rehabilitation(210) 412-7163 | Azle | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 38.4 | |
| Scurry-Rosser ISD(972) 452-8823 | Scurry | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 39.3 | |
| Collin College Farmersville Campus Nurse Aide Training Program(972) 553-1260 | Farmersville | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 39.4 | |
| Town Hall Estates Keene IncNursing home | Keene | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 40.0 | |
| Bluebonnet Rehab at EnnisNursing home | Ennis | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 40.5 | |
| Legend Oaks Of EnnisNursing home | Ennis | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 40.5 | |
| Nolis Medical Training Center(214) 980-3968 | Ennis | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 40.5 | |
| Sanger High School(940) 458-7497 | Sanger | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 40.5 | |
| Renaissance Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterNursing home | Italy | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 45.8 | |
| Legend GreenvilleNursing home | Greenville | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 49.6 | |
| Kemp ISD(903) 498-1401 | Kemp | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 50.8 | |
| North Texas Healthcare Academy(972) 987-7172 | Greenvillle | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 51.7 | |
| Santa Fe Health and RehabNursing home | Weatherford | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 51.9 | |
| Cleburne High School(817) 202-1266 | Cleburne | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 52.5 | |
| Colonial Manor CleburneNursing home | Cleburne | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 52.5 | |
| Ridgeview Village (CNA Program)Nursing home | Cleburne | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 52.5 | |
| Willow Park Rehabilitation and Care CenterNursing home | Willow Park | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 53.1 | |
| Weatherford College(817) 598-6409 | Weatherford | State list | Not reported | Not reported | 58.1 |
- College programs, cost and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Approved list: HHSC Approved NATCEP Providers, read October 8, 2026.
- WIOA list: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov program file (ETA-9171), read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, read October 8, 2026.
- Nursing home match: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes.
Nursing homes near Dallas
Run by a nursing home on this list (CMS records on NursingHomeClear, our sister site): The Eden of Las Colinas · Heritage Gardens Rehabilitation and Healthcare · C C Young Memorial Home · Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation Center · Cross Timbers Rehabilitation and Healthcare
82 Dallas County nursing homes (inspections, staffing, fines)
Paying for training
- WIOA in Texas: 5,743 programs are on the state's list in the U.S. DOL file, 166 of them CNA.
- Free CNA training and the federal rule
- Workforce Pell
Other Texas metro areas
- Houston area100 programs
- San Antonio area38 programs
- Austin area35 programs
- McAllen area25 programs
- Beaumont area18 programs
- Waco area13 programs
- Brownsville area11 programs
- Abilene area10 programs