Avir at Sweetwater
Address
1600 Josephine, Sweetwater, TX 79536
Phone
CNA classes in Sweetwater, TX
3 nurse aide training programs in Sweetwater are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Sweetwater3
ZIP codes with a program2
Approved CNA programs in Sweetwater
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Address
705 NE Georgia Ave, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Phone
Texas State Technical College
Address
268 Homer K Taylor Drive, Sweetwater, TX 79556
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 Sweetwater
3 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pace/Merkel High School | Merkel | about 14 mi |
| Pace/Highland | Roscoe | about 18 mi |
| Northern Oaks Living and Rehabilitation | Abilene | about 22 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Sweetwater'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
2 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Sweetwater.
79556 (2)79536
CNA pay in Texas
Federal wage data doesn't publish a separate figure for Sweetwater'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 Sweetwater: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Sweetwater?
3 programs in Sweetwater are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 3 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is nursing or care facility programs (2).
Are there free CNA classes in Sweetwater?
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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater?
BLS doesn't publish a figure for Sweetwater'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.