CNA classes in Plano, TX
3 nurse aide training programs in Plano are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Plano
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Elevation Career Institute
Flora Academy Nurse Aid Training
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 Plano
74 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first (showing the closest 20).
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doc High LLC CNA Program | Richardson | about 6 mi |
| Faith Forward Nurse Aide Training Academy - North Dallas | Richardson | about 6 mi |
| Collin College Allen High School Nurse Aide Training Program | Allen | about 7 mi |
| Collin College Blue Ridge HS Nurse Aide Training Program | Allen | about 7 mi |
| Collin College Celina Campus Natp | Allen | about 7 mi |
| Collin College Lovejoy High School Nurse Aide Training Program | Allen | about 7 mi |
| Collin College Plano Campus Nurse Aide Training Program | Allen | about 7 mi |
| Career Discover Academy | Addison | about 7 mi |
| Dms Care Training Center | Carrollton | about 7 mi |
| Remington Transitional Care Center | Richardson | about 8 mi |
| Bethesda Career Institute | Richardson | about 9 mi |
| Diamond Career Institute | Richardson | about 9 mi |
| Heritage Gardens Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Carrollton | about 9 mi |
| Solomon's Healthcare Academy | Carrollton | about 9 mi |
| Dallas College Brookhaven | Farmers Branch | about 9 mi |
| Future Nurses Leadership Institute | Dallas | about 9 mi |
| Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Garland | Garland | about 10 mi |
| Alliance Career Institute Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Training & Competency | Dallas | about 10 mi |
| B&m Career Institute | Dallas | about 10 mi |
| Bash Career Institute | Dallas | about 10 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Plano'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.
All 3 programs in Plano are career or technical school programs, going by their names.
Where they are
2 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Plano.
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 Plano: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Plano?
3 programs in Plano are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 74 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (3).
Are there free CNA classes in Plano?
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 Plano programs have facility names, but 10 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 Plano?
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.