Certified Nurse Aide

Program Details

Program Overview
Course Type: Web-Enhanced*
Duration: 8 Weeks
Program Hours/CEUs: 64 hours (6.4 CEUs)
Tuition: $800
Program Dates: September 12, 2026 to October 31, 2026
Program Schedule:

Saturdays  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Clinicals Schedule: Saturdays 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Application Deadline: August 24, 2026
Pre-requirement:

Students enrolled in the Certified Nurse Aide program are required to complete the Texas Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) computer-based training course through Texas Health and Human Services.

Students must create an account in the Texas HHS Learning Portal and select NATCEP as the course/affiliation when registering. You can register and complete the training course here: https://tinyurl.com/TCNATCEP

Students should complete the computer-based training by the application deadline: August 24, 2026. Proof of completion is required before students are able to submit their application to the CNA program.
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.

Download Information Packet

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 64 hours total for skills evaluation and clinicals.

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.

Students enrolled in the Certified Nurse Aide program are required to complete the Texas Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) computer-based training course through Texas Health and Human Services.

Students must create an account in the Texas HHS Learning Portal and select NATCEP as the course/affiliation when registering. You can register and complete the training course here: https://tinyurl.com/TCNATCEP

Students should complete the computer-based training by the application deadline: August 24, 2026. Proof of completion is required before students are able to submit their application to the CNA program.


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 2005 Nurse Aide Skills Evaluation: 16 contact hours (1.6 CEUs)
• NURA 1060 Clinical - Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 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.

Information Sessions

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Tuition and Financial Assistance

$800 (includes 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

$800 + $30 one-time payment plan fee


Payment Plan Schedule

  • Due at Registration: $297 (includes $30 fee)
  • 2 Weeks After Registration: $266.50
  • 4 Weeks After Registration: $266.50


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 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.

If you qualify for this program and are interested in attending Temple College, contact Misty Reid at 254-298-8335 or misty.reid@templecollege.edu.
Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) Eligible students may receive financial aid covering up to 50% of tuition, subject to available funding. The first payment is due at registration, and students are expected to follow their payment plan schedule while awaiting confirmation of eligibility and award. A completed FAFSA is required. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 

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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 eligible based on the FAFSA application submitted to Temple College, TPEG will cover up to 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 five 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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