Community Awareness School
Address
2379 Gus Thomasson Road, Mesquite, TX 75150
Phone
CNA classes in Mesquite, TX
4 nurse aide training programs in Mesquite are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Mesquite4
ZIP codes with a program1
Approved CNA programs in Mesquite
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Dallas Christian School
Address
1515 Republic Pkwy, Mesquite, TX 75150
Phone
Eastfield College Certified Nurse's Aide Program
Address
3737 Motley, Mesquite, TX 75150
Phone
Tsc Career Institute
Address
2692 N Galloway Ave Ste. 401 & 402, Mesquite, TX 75150
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 Mesquite
64 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first (showing the closest 20).
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation | Dallas | about 3 mi |
| Texas Career Institute | Dallas | about 3 mi |
| Uncharted Territory Solutions Preparation- Dallas | Dallas | about 3 mi |
| Benchmark Medical Staffing and Careers LLC | Dallas | about 4 mi |
| C. E. Global Health Education Network INC. | Garland | about 5 mi |
| Ideal Nursing Institute | Dallas | about 6 mi |
| C C Young Senior Living Nurse Aide Training Program | Dallas | about 7 mi |
| Bah Career Training | Garland | about 7 mi |
| Vanthcs NA Training Program | Garland | about 7 mi |
| Rowlett Health and Rehabilitation | Rowlett | about 7 mi |
| Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus C.N.A. Program | Dallas | about 8 mi |
| Dallas College Eastfield Campus John Horn High School C.N.A. Program | Dallas | about 8 mi |
| Dallas College Mountain View Campus CNA Program | Dallas | about 8 mi |
| Clarksville Nursing Center | Clarksville | about 8 mi |
| Alliance Career Institute Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Training & Competency | Dallas | about 9 mi |
| B&m Career Institute | Dallas | about 9 mi |
| Bash Career Institute | Dallas | about 9 mi |
| Companion Training Center | Dallas | about 9 mi |
| Compassion Healthcare Academy | Dallas | about 9 mi |
| Dallas Career Institute | Dallas | about 9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Mesquite'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 Mesquite.
75150 (4)
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 Mesquite: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Mesquite?
4 programs in Mesquite 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 (1).
Are there free CNA classes in Mesquite?
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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite?
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.