CNA Classes in Garland, TX: 5 State-Approved Programs
Garland has 5 CNA training programs on Texas's approved list. Texas requires 100 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Texas is $37,500 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Garland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bah Career Training | 2433 Goldfinch Ln, 75042 | (972) 272-5820 |
| C. E. Global Health Education Network Inc. | 1311 Marketplace Drive, Ste. 180, 75041 | (972) 698-7792 |
| Compassion Healthcare Academy | 1101 Stonewall St., 75043 | (619) 208-6099 |
| Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Garland | 2625 Beltline Rd., 75044 | (972) 543-7700 |
| VANTHCS NA Training Program | 2300 Marie Curie Blvd, 75042 | (847) 903-4196 |
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 Garland
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Garland, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Garland.
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 Garland
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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)
- Abilene (4)
- Arlington (3)
- Austin (3)
- Beaumont (3)
- Seguin (3)
- Borger (2)
- Brownwood (2)
- Bryan (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Garland
- How many CNA classes are in Garland, TX?
- Texas's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Garland. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Garland?
- Programs in Garland 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 Garland?
- 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 6 nursing homes in Garland.