Greater Waco Advanced Health Care Academy
Address
7200 Viking Dr., Waco, TX 76710
Phone
CNA classes in Waco, TX
11 nurse aide training programs in Waco are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Waco11
ZIP codes with a program3
Approved CNA programs in Waco
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Inspire Healthcare Training
Address
2505 Washington Avenue, Suite 4, Waco, TX 76710
Phone
McLennan Comm. College Cont. Ed.
Address
1400 College Dr., Waco, TX 76708
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McLennan Community College/Axtell High School
Address
1400 College Drive, Waco, TX 76708
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McLennan Community College/Chilton High School
Address
1400 College Drive, Waco, TX 76708
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McLennan Community College/Connally High School1
Address
1400 College Drive, Waco, TX 76708
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McLennan Community College/Lavega High School
Address
1400 College Dr, Waco, TX 76708
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McLennan Community College/McGregor High School
Address
1400 College Drive, Waco, TX 76708
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McLennan Community College/Moody High School
Address
1400 College Drive, Waco, TX 76708
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McLennan Community College/Valley Mills High School
Address
1400 College Drive, Waco, TX 76708
Phone
Southern Careers Institute - Waco
Address
3700 S. Ih-35, Ste A, Waco, TX 76706
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 Waco
3 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Atrium of Bellmead | Bellmead | about 7 mi |
| Royal Manor East Nurse Aide Training Program | Hewitt | about 10 mi |
| West Rest Haven | West | about 13 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Waco'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
3 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Waco.
76708 (8)76710 (2)76706
CNA pay in the Waco, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Waco, TX metro area was $17.93 an hour ($37,290 a year), across about 1,480 jobs. That is $0.10 an hour below 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 Waco: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Waco?
11 programs in Waco 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 high school programs (7).
Are there free CNA classes in Waco?
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 Waco programs have facility names, but 1 within 25 miles does. 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 Waco?
Nursing assistants in the Waco, TX area had a median pay of $17.93 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.