CNA classes in Dallas, TX
26 nurse aide training programs in Dallas are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
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
11 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Dallas.
Dallas programs at a glance
Approved CNA programs in Dallas
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
B&m Career Institute
Bash Career Institute
Benchmark Medical Staffing and Careers LLC
Bwf_Nurse Aide Training
C C Young Senior Living Nurse Aide Training Program
Companion Training Center
Compassion Healthcare Academy
Dallas Career Academy
Dallas Career Institute
Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus C.N.A. Program
Dallas College Eastfield Campus John Horn High School C.N.A. Program
Dallas College Mountain View Campus CNA Program
Faces of Angels Training Center
Fortress Training Academy
Future Nurses Leadership Institute
Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation
Helping Hands & Healing Hearts Nurse Aid Program
Home Health Companion Services
Ideal Nursing Institute
Lighthouse Healthcare Academy
Parker's Room Training Lab, INC.
Texas Career Institute
Uncharted Territory Solutions Preparation- Dallas
Vinepress Training Center
Wordhouse Healthcare Career Institute
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 Dallas
52 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first (showing the closest 20).
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksville Nursing Center | Clarksville | about 2 mi |
| Community Awareness School | Mesquite | about 7 mi |
| Dallas Christian School | Mesquite | about 7 mi |
| Eastfield College Certified Nurse's Aide Program | Mesquite | about 7 mi |
| Tsc Career Institute | Mesquite | about 7 mi |
| C. E. Global Health Education Network INC. | Garland | about 8 mi |
| Bah Career Training | Garland | about 8 mi |
| Vanthcs NA Training Program | Garland | about 8 mi |
| Dallas College Brookhaven | Farmers Branch | about 9 mi |
| Bethesda Career Institute | Richardson | about 10 mi |
| Diamond Career Institute | Richardson | about 10 mi |
| Career Discover Academy | Addison | about 11 mi |
| Doc High LLC CNA Program | Richardson | about 11 mi |
| Faith Forward Nurse Aide Training Academy - North Dallas | Richardson | about 11 mi |
| Ctk Healthcare and Career Institute | Irving | about 12 mi |
| The Eden of Las Colinas | Irving | about 12 mi |
| Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Garland | Garland | about 12 mi |
| Heritage Gardens Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Carrollton | about 13 mi |
| Solomon's Healthcare Academy | Carrollton | about 13 mi |
| Remington Transitional Care Center | Richardson | about 14 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Dallas's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
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 Dallas: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Dallas?
26 programs in Dallas are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 52 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (18).
Are there free CNA classes in Dallas?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. 2 of the Dallas 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 Dallas?
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.