Park Highlands
Address
711 Lucas St, Athens, TX 75751
Phone
CNA classes in Athens, TX
4 nurse aide training programs in Athens are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Athens4
ZIP codes with a program1
Approved CNA programs in Athens
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Trinity Valley Comm College/Terrell Campus
Address
100 Cardinal Dr. la 107, Athens, TX 75751
Phone
Trinity Valley Community College
Address
100 Cardinal Dr., Athens, TX 75751
Phone
Trinity Valley Community College/Kaufman ISD
Address
100 Cardinal Dr, Lx 107, Athens, TX 75751
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 Athens
2 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation | Fairfield | about 22 mi |
| Fairfield Skilled Care CNA Program | Fairfield | about 22 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Athens'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 Athens.
75751 (4)
CNA pay in Texas
Federal wage data doesn't publish a separate figure for Athens's area that we track. Statewide, the median pay for nursing assistants in Texas was $18.03 an hour in May 2025.
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 Athens: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Athens?
4 programs in Athens are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 2 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is college or university programs (2).
Are there free CNA classes in Athens?
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 Athens programs have facility names, but 2 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 Athens?
BLS doesn't publish a figure for Athens's area that we track. The Texas median was $18.03 an hour in May 2025.
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.