CNA Classes in Dallas, TX: 14 State-Approved Programs
Dallas has 14 CNA training programs on Texas's approved list. Texas requires 100 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Dallas area is $38,530 a year, 3% above the Texas figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Dallas
Each program below appears on Texas's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bash Career Institute | 13405 Floyd #102 Circle, 75243 | (214) 298-4641 |
| Benchmark Medical Staffing and Careers LLC | 12160 Abrams Road, Suite#405, 75043 | (972) 775-0328 |
| BWF_Nurse Aide Training | 4343 Gannon Lane #116, 75237 | (209) 771-0044 |
| Dallas Career Academy | 3265 W Camp Wisdom, 75237 | (469) 422-6273 |
| Dallas Career Institute | 9441 LBJ Frwy #300, 75243 | (214) 691-0555 |
| Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus C.N.A. Program | 802 S. Buckner, 75217 | (972) 860-7077 |
| Faces of Angels Training Center | 5787 South Hampton Rd. Ste. 210, 75232 | (469) 400-8125 |
| Fortress Training Academy | 1327 Empire Central Drive, Ste. 109, 75247 | (817) 939-5376 |
| Future Nurses Leadership Institute | 14325 Proton Rd, 75244 | (207) 907-6070 |
| Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation | 2525 Centerville Rd., 75228 | (214) 327-4503 |
| Helping Hands & Healing Hearts Nurse Aid Program | 4650 S Hampton Rd Ste 102, 75232 | (833) 748-8371 |
| Ideal Nursing Institute | 10925 Estate Ln, Ste W148, 75238 | (214) 341-1113 |
| Texas Career Institute | 3302 N. Buckner Blvd., Suite 116, 75228 | (214) 275-9600 |
| Vinepress Training Center | 9550 Forest Lane, Suite 114, 75243 | (214) 553-1522 |
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 Dallas
CMS lists 33 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Dallas, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Dallas.
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 Dallas
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Dallas
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)
- Big Spring (10)
- San Antonio (8)
- Garland (5)
- Abilene (4)
- Arlington (3)
- Austin (3)
- Beaumont (3)
- Seguin (3)
- Borger (2)
- Brownwood (2)
- Bryan (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Dallas
- How many CNA classes are in Dallas, TX?
- Texas's approved nurse aide training list names 14 CNA programs in Dallas. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Dallas?
- Typical CNA pay in the Dallas 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 Dallas?
- Programs in Dallas 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 Dallas?
- 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 33 nursing homes in Dallas.