Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
COURSE TITLES: NURA 1001-Nurse Aide, NURA 1060-Nurse Aide Clinical |
LENGTH: 60 hybrid classroom/lab hours & 48 clinical hours. (Approximately 6 weeks) |
COST: $775 Tuition + $30 Fee (does NOT include supplies & textbook) |
The Certified Nurse Aide program provides the skills, knowledge, and experience required for entry-level nurse aides. Nurse aides typically provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. You will learn about residents’ rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and how to assist residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the state CNA licensure exam.
NOTE: This program is hybrid. It is a blend of in-person lecture and lab plus additional mandatory online material that all students must complete. Students must have reliable computer and internet access to complete the online content outside of scheduled classroom time. |
PROCESS TO APPLY
Download and complete the CNA Application Packet. Follow instructions in the packet to collect and submit all required documentation.
For more information, contact the Continuing Education Coordinator at (972) 923-6463 or send us an email.
Notice to Students Regarding Licensing – Criminal HistoryEffective September 1st 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify you a potential or enrolled student that a criminal history may make you ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. Please contact the Office of Continuing Education should you wish to request a review of the impact of criminal history on your potential certification prior to registration or during the program.
This information is being provided to all persons who apply or enroll in the program with notice of the requirements as described above, regardless of whether or not the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. Additionally, HB 1508 authorizes licensing agencies to require reimbursements when a student fails to receive the required notice.
The following website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements. https://www.hhs.texas.gov/business/licensing-credentialing-regulation
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