Abilene ISD
Address
2442 Cedar Street, Abilene, TX 79601
Phone
CNA classes in Abilene, TX
8 nurse aide training programs in Abilene are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Abilene8
ZIP codes with a program5
Approved CNA programs in Abilene
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Bright Stars of the Future
Address
1201 Clarks Dr., Abilene, TX 79602
Phone
Cisco College
Address
717 E Industrial Blvd, Abilene, TX 79602
Phone
Hendrick Medical Center
Address
4310 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606
Phone
Northern Oaks Living and Rehabilitation
Address
2722 Old Anson Rd, Abilene, TX 79603
Phone
Windcrest Health and Rehabilitation
Address
6050 Hospital Drive, Abilene, TX 79606
Phone
Wisteria Place Nursing & Rehabilitation
Address
3202 S. Willis St. Building B, Abilene, TX 79605
Phone
Wylie High School Nurse Aide Program
Address
4502 Antilley Road, Abilene, TX 79606
Phone
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), List of approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEP). Checked November 2, 2026.
Program details change. Always confirm start dates, cost and approval status with the program and the state before you enroll. How we collect this data.
Approved programs within 25 miles of Abilene
7 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pace/Jim Ned Cisd | Tuscola | about 12 mi |
| Avir at Sweetwater | Sweetwater | about 16 mi |
| Pace/Merkel High School | Merkel | about 16 mi |
| Clyde High School Nurse Aide Program | Clyde | about 17 mi |
| Clyde Nursing Center | Clyde | about 17 mi |
| Hawley Independent School District | Hawley | about 19 mi |
| Avir at Baird NATCEP | Baird | about 25 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Abilene's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
What kinds of programs
Grouped by the wording of each program's name on the state list, not by an official category.
Where they are
5 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Abilene.
79606 (3)79602 (2)796017960379605
CNA pay in the Abilene, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Abilene, TX metro area was $18.01 an hour ($37,460 a year), across about 800 jobs. That is $0.02 an hour below the Texas median of $18.03.
The median is the middle value: half of nursing assistants earned more and half earned less. Compare pay across Texas metro areas or read our CNA salary guide.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Nursing Assistants (31-1131), retrieved November 2, 2026.
CNA classes in Abilene: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Abilene?
8 programs in Abilene are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 7 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is nursing or care facility programs (3).
Are there free CNA classes in Abilene?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. 3 of the Abilene programs have names that suggest a nursing or care facility runs them. How free training works.
What do I need to become a CNA in Texas?
In Texas, you train in a state-approved program, then pass the state exam. See the full Texas requirements.
How much do CNAs make in Abilene?
Nursing assistants in the Abilene, TX area had a median pay of $18.01 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How long is CNA training?
Federal rules require at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised hands-on practice. Texas requires 100 hours (60 classroom and 40 clinical). How long CNA training takes.