Program Details


nurse aide in blue scrubs holding the hand of an elderly woman

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.

 

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Semester Schedule
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.
Registration Steps
1. Complete the WCE Short Form

Complete the Workforce & Continuing Education short form.

WCE 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

Please use an active, personal email when purchasing the background check and document tracker.

  • Click Place Order
  • Go to https://portal.castlebranch.com/TP97
  • Select Workforce and Continuing Education
  • Select your course
  • Select: I need to order my Background Check & Compliance Tracker
4.Upload Requirements to Document Tracker

Documentation must have your full name, date of birth, and the name of the clinic/provider who administered the vaccine/test.

  • 2 MMR
  • 2 Varicella
  • Hepatitis B Series*
  • TB test (within a year)
  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Flu (current season)
  • American Heart Association BLS CPR Certificate
  • Driver's License / State ID
  • HS Diploma / GED / Transcripts or College Degree/Transcripts

*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.

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5. Register for the Program

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.

 

6. Pay for the Program

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.

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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 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


Cash payments cannot be used to set up payment plans; payment plans are set up online through the payment portal. Checking and routing information is preferred. Credit and debit card payments are accepted but additional fees apply.

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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

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.

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.

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.
Certified Nurse Aides, on average, earn $30,860 annually in Texas with the top 10% of nurse aides earning $39,510 or more (Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022).

FAQs


We will accept positive titer test (blood test) results in lieu of vaccines. Reach out to your healthcare provider or clinic to request for a titer test order.

Please contact the IT Help Desk team at 254-298-8450 or helpdesk@templecollege.edu.

You can reset your password here: https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com/.
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
You can chat with a CastleBranch representative through your myCB account. If you cannot log into your CastleBranch account, call 1-888-723-4263. Alternatively, you can send their help desk an email by filling out this form: https://discover.castlebranch.com/student-candidate-support/.
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.