Certified Nurse Aide

Program Details

Program Overview
Course Type: Web-Enhanced*
Duration: 15 Weeks
Program Hours/CEUs: 112 hours (11.2 CEUs)
Tuition: $1,295
Program Dates: June 02, 2025 to September 08, 2025
Program Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays,
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Application Deadline: May 21, 2025
Certification: Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion and be eligible to sit for the Texas Certified Nurse Aide state exam.

*This is an in-person course that uses an online platform (D2L) for assignments or supplemental materials. Reliable access to the internet and a computer is required. Students are required to bring their laptops to class.

To apply for this program, download the information packet and follow the application steps listed on the "How to Apply" page.

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Our Certified Nurse Aide program gives students the skills and knowledge to become state- certified
nurse aides. Nurse aides work in various healthcare facilities such as hospitals, long- term care
facilities, home health agencies, community health clinics, and private clinics. Under the
supervision of a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse, you will perform basic care
functions such as bathing, grooming, feeding patients, assisting nurses with medical equipment, and
checking patient vital signs. This course meets for 112 hours of instruction.

Texas Certified Nurse Aides are under the jurisdiction of Texas Health and Human Services
Commission (HHSC). Upon successful completion of the Texas Nurse Aide Training program, students
will receive a Certificate of Completion and be eligible to sit for the Texas Certified Nurse Aide
state examination.

Course Objectives
• Provide basic care to residents in long-term care facilities.
• Assist residents in maintaining maximum functional independence.
• Support and promote the rights of residents.
• Provide safety and preventive measures in the care of residents.
• Demonstrate skill in observing and reporting.
• Function effectively as a member of a healthcare team.
• Communicate effectively with residents and their families regarding the psychosocial needs of
residents.


Course Codes
• NURA 1001: 64 contact hours (6.4 CEUs)
• NURA 1060: 48 contact hours (4.8 CEUs)


Attendance Policy
The Certified Nurse Aide program requires 100% attendance for licensure. Attendance will be
taken at each meeting.

Tuition and Financial Assistance

$1295 (includes textbook, certification exam, and drug test)
  • Set of hunter-green scrubs
  • Document tracker and background check
  • AHA BLS Certification course
  • Watch with a second hand
  • Comfortable closed-toe and heel, primarily white or black, shoes
Payment Options
Payment Plan

$1295 + $30 one-time payment plan fee


Payment Plan Schedule

  • Due at Registration: $463 (includes $30 fee)
  • 2 Weeks After Registration: $431
  • 4 Weeks After Registration $431


Your tuition must be paid in full at least two weeks before the program ends to receive the exam voucher and Certificate of Completion.


Note: Payment plans must be set up online. Cash payments are not accepted. Fees apply for credit/debit card payments. Checking/routing information is preferred.

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DYD Scholarship For Bell County Residents: Covers 100% of the tuition and BLS fee for eligible students. Students must attend Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) courses along with WCE courses. Contact 254.298.8626 for more information.
Workforce Solutions Students may qualify for the Education and Training Grant through Workforce Solutions of Central Texas. For more information: https://workforcesolutionsctx.com/training-and-education/
VA Education Benefits Students may use GI Bill, Chapter 35, or Hazlewood benefits to pay for the tuition. Chapter 35 students must enroll in a payment plan and pay the initial payment. Contact 254.298.8311 or va@templecollege.edu for more information.
Tuition Waivers Students may use any tuition waiver or exemption provided by the State of Texas, as long as the WCE program qualifies. Contact 254.298.8335 for more details and confirmation.

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FAQs

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No, Pell Grants and federal student aid cannot be used to pay for our continuing education programs. We strongly encourage students to complete their FAFSA, and apply for the Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG).

The Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) is a state-funded program designed to assist Texas residents with financial need in covering the costs of higher education at public colleges and universities in Texas. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. If approved, TPEG will cover 50% of the tuition for eligible WCE programs.

Eligible Programs

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • Community Health Worker
  • CompTIA A+ Computer Technician
  • CompTIA ITF+ IT Fundamentals
  • EKG Technician
  • Medical Coding
  • Non-Certified Radiologic Technician
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Project Management for Information Technology
  • SHRM Certification Prep
  • Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are nationally recognized to record satisfactory completion of certain approved occupationally related programs. Generally one CEU is awarded for each 10 contact hours of instruction included in a specified continuing education program or activity. Successful completion is grade and attendance-based. Eighty percent attendance is required for most classes, but some require 100 percent attendance. Individuals who register for and successfully complete our courses are awarded CEUs.
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