CNA classes in Arlington, TX
9 nurse aide training programs in Arlington are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Arlington
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Burton Adventist Academy CNA Program
Connective Healthcare Academy LLC
Faith Forward Nurse Aide Training Academy
Idtc Career Center
Passionate CNA Training L.L.C
School for Allied Health Professionals Nursing Assistant
Springpack Healthcare Career, LLC #2
Success Healthcare Institute LLC
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 Arlington
45 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first (showing the closest 20).
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J & P Healthcare Academy | Fort Worth | about 3 mi |
| Richland Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Fort Worth | about 5 mi |
| Trinity Healthcare Services LLC | Euless | about 6 mi |
| Mambo Ridge Academy | Fort Worth | about 7 mi |
| Jordan Prestige Academy | Haltom City | about 8 mi |
| Legacy Health Care Careers, LLC | N. Richland Hills | about 8 mi |
| Align Health Careers Institute | Grand Prairie | about 9 mi |
| Stone Academy | Fort Worth | about 9 mi |
| Teamwork Career Institute, LLC | Grand Prairie | about 9 mi |
| Certified Nursing Assistant Program - Trinity River Campus | Fort Worth | about 10 mi |
| Ben Barber Innovation Academy | Mansfield | about 11 mi |
| Springpack Healthcare Career, LLC | Mansfield | about 11 mi |
| River Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fort Worth | about 13 mi |
| Ctk Healthcare and Career Institute | Irving | about 14 mi |
| The Eden of Las Colinas | Irving | about 14 mi |
| Keller CNA Program | Keller | about 14 mi |
| Keller Oaks Healthcare Center | Keller | about 14 mi |
| C and M Home Health and Nurse's Aide Academy | Cedar Hill | about 15 mi |
| Sign of the Dove Healthcare Career Trainings | Grapevine | about 15 mi |
| Sisucare Education - CNA Program | Grapevine | about 15 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Arlington'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
7 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Arlington.
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 Arlington: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Arlington?
9 programs in Arlington are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 45 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (8).
Are there free CNA classes in Arlington?
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 Arlington programs have facility names, but 8 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 Arlington?
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.