CNA Classes in Arlington, TX: 3 State-Approved Programs
Arlington has 3 CNA training programs on Texas's approved list. Texas requires 100 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Arlington area is $38,530 a year, 3% above the Texas figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Arlington
Each program below appears on Texas's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Connective Healthcare Academy LLC | 1006 N. Bowen Road, 76012 | (682) 252-1990 |
| IDTC Career Center | 2501 Ave J #115, 76006 | (469) 299-8974 |
| Springpack Healthcare Career, LLC #2 | 1144 F West Pioneer Pkwy, 76013 | (817) 460-2000 |
Programs: Texas HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation (NATCEP) (official list), mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Arlington
CMS lists 9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Arlington, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Arlington.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Arlington
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Arlington
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Texas's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Texas registry works.
CNA classes in other Texas cities
- Houston (33)
- Dallas (14)
- Big Spring (10)
- San Antonio (8)
- Garland (5)
- Abilene (4)
- Austin (3)
- Beaumont (3)
- Seguin (3)
- Borger (2)
- Brownwood (2)
- Bryan (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Arlington
- How many CNA classes are in Arlington, TX?
- Texas's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Arlington. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Arlington?
- Typical CNA pay in the Arlington area is $38,530 a year, or $18.53 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Texas figure is $37,500.
- How long is CNA training in Arlington?
- Programs in Arlington follow Texas's requirement of 100 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Arlington?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 9 nursing homes in Arlington.