CNA classes in Amarillo, TX
5 nurse aide training programs in Amarillo are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Amarillo
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Amarillo College-Center for Continuing Health Care
Five Points Amarillo Nurse Aide Course
Gateway To Health Careers-Highland Park
The Medical Lodge of Amarillo
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 Amarillo
There are no other approved programs within 25 miles on the state's list.
Straight-line distance from the middle of Amarillo'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
3 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Amarillo.
CNA pay in the Amarillo, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Amarillo, TX metro area was $17.65 an hour ($36,700 a year), across about 1,000 jobs. That is $0.38 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 Amarillo: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Amarillo?
5 programs in Amarillo are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (3).
Are there free CNA classes in Amarillo?
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 Amarillo programs have facility names. 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 Amarillo?
Nursing assistants in the Amarillo, TX area had a median pay of $17.65 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.