CNA Classes in Austin, TX: 3 State-Approved Programs
Austin 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 Austin area is $38,550 a year, 3% above the Texas figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Austin
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Texas Nurse Network, Inc | 313 E Rundberg Ln #208, 78753 | (512) 836-3442 |
| EZE Learning Center for Healthcare Professionals | 9411 Parkfield Dr, Ste 310, 78758 | (512) 719-3007 |
| Silverleaf Academy | 9004 Wildridge Dr., 78759 | (512) 550-1767 |
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 Austin
CMS lists 25 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Austin, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Austin.
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 Austin
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Austin
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)
- Arlington (3)
- Beaumont (3)
- Seguin (3)
- Borger (2)
- Brownwood (2)
- Bryan (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Austin
- How many CNA classes are in Austin, TX?
- Texas's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Austin. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Austin?
- Typical CNA pay in the Austin area is $38,550 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 Austin?
- Programs in Austin 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 Austin?
- 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 25 nursing homes in Austin.