Program Details
| Time Commitment: | 4 months |
| Schedule: | Saturdays 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Course Sections: | NURA 1001, NURA 1060, CE 8512 (if CPR is needed) |
| Tuition: | $1295 (includes textbook, drug screen, and exam vouchers) |
| Course Type: | In Person |
The Certified Nurse program is offered up to three times a year, and each class size is limited to the first 10 students who have completed the registration process.
During this program, you will obtain the skills and knowledge to become a state-certified nurse aide. 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 108 hours of in-person instruction.
Certification/Licensure: 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.
| Semester | Start Date | Orientation | Registration Period |
Spring 2025 |
February 22 | February 11 5 pm | November 06 - February 21 |
- Access to a computer and Internet
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Drivers License/State ID and Social Security card
- Clean background check without any infractions for state certification
- Documentation of all required documents
- Passing a pre-clinical/externship drug screening test
- Not listed as unemployable on the Nurse Aide Registry (NAR)*
- Temple College is required to check the Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) before enrolling individuals in a training program to ensure that those persons are not listed on the registry as unemployable for a finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.
Please Remember
- You must have all the required documents uploaded and approved on CastleBranch before you can register for the program.
- At registration, you must make an initial payment on the payment plan, pay in full, or provide proof of funding.
- Incomplete trackers and non-payment will result in being dropped from the program.
1. Complete the WCE Short Form |
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Complete the Workforce & Continuing Education short form. |
2. Complete a FAFSA Application |
| If you would like to apply for the Texas Public Educational Grant, which covers 50% of the program's tuition, please complete a free FAFSA application at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. |
3. Purchase Background Check and Document Tracker |
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Please use an active, personal email when purchasing the background check and document tracker.
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4.Upload Requirements to Document Tracker |
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Documentation must have your full name, date of birth, and the name of the clinic/provider who administered the vaccine/test.
*Important: If you have not received the Hep-B vaccine, please request the Heplisav-B series (2 doses) from your healthcare provider. For technical issues with CastleBranch, please call their customer service team at 1.888.723.4263. For questions regarding the requirements, please contact us at 254.298.8625 or wce@templecollege.edu. |
5. Register for the Program |
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Reminder: You cannot register for the program until all required documents are submitted and approved on CastleBranch. Students who register before completing their trackers will be dropped from the program.
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6. Pay for the Program |
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Payment is required within 24 hours of registration to secure your spot in the program. Students who do not meet the payment deadline will be removed from the program. Students may reregister when they are ready to make a payment. |
Student Handbook
Additional Information
- Set of hunter-green scrubs
- CastleBranch document tracker and background check ($85.99)
- CPR course ($70 through WCE)
- Surgical masks
- Watch with a second hand
- Comfortable closed-toe and heel, primarily white or black shoes (no Crocs or bright colors)
| Payment Plan |
$1295 + $30 one-time payment plan fee
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| Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) |
Eligible students may receive financial aid for 50% of the tuition provided funding is available. Requirements
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| DYD Scholarship | For Bell County Residents: Students may be eligible for the Direct Your Destiny (DYD) Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Scholarship. For more information: https://www.templecollege.edu/workforce/ael/career-pathways |
| 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 | Please get in touch with Magen McCauley at 254.298.8310 or email her at magen.mccauley@templecollege.edu for questions about using your GI Bill (Chapter 33) or DEA (Chapter 35) benefits to pay for this program’s tuition. |
| Hazlewood | If you have questions about using your Hazlewood benefits to pay for this program’s tuition, please contact Kelly Czapnik at 254.298.8320 or email her at kelly.czapnik@templecollege.edu. |
| Tuition Waiver |
The Texas State College Tuition Waiver program exempts or waives payment of tuition and fees at state-supported colleges or universities for foster youth currently or formerly in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and for those adopted from DFPS. |
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- 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.
FAQs
Please contact the IT Help Desk team at 254-298-8450 or helpdesk@templecollege.edu.
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