CNA classes in Allen, TX
5 nurse aide training programs in Allen are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Allen
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Collin College Blue Ridge HS Nurse Aide Training Program
Collin College Celina Campus Natp
Collin College Lovejoy High School Nurse Aide Training Program
Collin College Plano Campus Nurse Aide Training Program
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 Allen
64 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first (showing the closest 20).
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flora Academy Nurse Aid Training | Plano | about 3 mi |
| North Texas Job Corps Center | McKinney | about 7 mi |
| Remington Transitional Care Center | Richardson | about 8 mi |
| Aaa Career Institute | Plano | about 9 mi |
| Elevation Career Institute | Plano | about 9 mi |
| Collin College Anna High School Nurse Aide Training Program | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| Collin College Frisco Cte Nurse Aide Training Program | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| Collin College Health Sciences Academy Nurse Aide Training Program | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| Collin College Princeton Natp | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| Collin College Prosper High School Nurse Aide Training Program | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| Collin College Richland HS Nurse Aide Training Program | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| Collin College Rock Hill High School Nurse Aide Training | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| Collin College Rockwall High School Nurse Aide Training Program | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| Collin College Technical Campus Nurse Aide Training Program | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| Collin College Walnut Grove High School | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| Collin College Wylie Campus Nurse Aide Training | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| McKinney ISD Natp | McKinney | about 10 mi |
| Doc High LLC CNA Program | Richardson | about 10 mi |
| Faith Forward Nurse Aide Training Academy - North Dallas | Richardson | about 10 mi |
| Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Garland | Garland | about 11 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Allen'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
1 ZIP code has at least one approved program in Allen.
CNA pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area was $18.53 an hour ($38,530 a year), across about 23,420 jobs. That is $0.50 an hour above 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 Allen: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Allen?
5 programs in Allen are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 64 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is high school programs (3).
Are there free CNA classes in Allen?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. None of the Allen programs have facility names, but 9 within 25 miles do. 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 Allen?
Nursing assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area had a median pay of $18.53 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.