Paradigm at the Brazos
Address
2127 Preston St, Richmond, TX 77469
Phone
CNA classes in Richmond, TX
3 nurse aide training programs in Richmond are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Richmond3
ZIP codes with a program1
Approved CNA programs in Richmond
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Wharton County Junior College- Nec
Address
5333 Fm 1640, Richmond, TX 77469
Phone
Wharton County Junior College-Wisd
Address
5333 Fm 1640, Richmond, TX 77469
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 Richmond
48 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first (showing the closest 20).
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wharton County Junior College/Sugar Land | Sugar Land | about 6 mi |
| Consolidated Nurse Aide Training Institute, INC | Sugar Land | about 10 mi |
| Genesis Education and Training | Rosenberg | about 10 mi |
| Integrated Health Academy | Sugar Land | about 10 mi |
| Paradigm at First Colony | Missouri City | about 10 mi |
| Houston Community College, Cinco Ranch | Missouri City | about 14 mi |
| The Beat Goes on Training Center LLC | Fresno | about 14 mi |
| Faith Health Training Institute | Houston | about 14 mi |
| Focused Care at Westwood1 | Houston | about 14 mi |
| Big 6 Medical Institute | Houston | about 14 mi |
| Houston Community College/Alief Campus (96 Hr) | Houston | about 14 mi |
| Van Houston Vocational | Houston | about 14 mi |
| Houston Community College-SW Brays Oak | Houston | about 15 mi |
| Pioneer Institute, INC. | Houston | about 15 mi |
| American Medical Institute INC | Houston | about 16 mi |
| CNA Training Institute and Learning Center | Houston | about 16 mi |
| Knowledge-First Career Institute | Houston | about 17 mi |
| Ace Training Institute | Houston | about 17 mi |
| Brighterside Training | Houston | about 17 mi |
| Down To Earth Healthcare Training Institute LLC | Houston | about 17 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Richmond'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 Richmond.
77469 (3)
CNA pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area was $18.26 an hour ($37,970 a year), across about 19,230 jobs. That is $0.23 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 Richmond: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Richmond?
3 programs in Richmond are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 48 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is college or university programs (2).
Are there free CNA classes in Richmond?
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 Richmond programs have facility names. 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 Richmond?
Nursing assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area had a median pay of $18.26 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.