Certified Nurse's Aide

Do you want a health care career that’s always in high demand? Our Certified Nurse’s Aide/Assistant (CNA) program will give you the skills you need to make a difference in people’s lives.

A critical nursing shortage ensures immediate work for new graduates who have the skills and professionalism to take on this challenging but rewarding career. A CNA provides basic patient care and generally receives on-the-job training under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the following settings:

Clinics
Hospitals
Nursing homes
Long-term care facilities

You will learn principles of infection control, communication techniques and the skills to safely care for people. This program follows the standards and curriculum provided by the Texas Department of Aging and Accessibility Services and prepares a student for and includes the TDADS Nurse Aide State Exam.

A Look Inside Certified Nurse's Aide Program

At Dallas College, you can begin your career in healthcare by becoming a Certified Nurse Aide, or CNA for short. As a CNA, you will provide basic patient care and even receive on-the-job training under the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse.

At Dallas College, you will learn principles of infection control, communication techniques, and the skills to safely care for people. This program follows the standards and curriculum provided by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and includes the TDADS Nurse Aide State Exam, you will take upon completion of the program. For more information, visit our website and begin your Dallas College experience.

Nurse Aide Certification (CE Skills Award)

Courses Required:

NURA 1001 - Nurse Aide for Health Care
NURA 1060 - Clinical - Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Patient Care Technician (CE Skills Award)

Courses Required:

NURA 1001 - Nurse Aide for Health Care
NURA 1060 - CNA Clinical
ECRD 1011- EGK Technician
PLAB 1023 - Phlebotomy Essentials
NURA 2005 - Patient Care Technician Review

Important: Check the CE schedule to verify if and when the class is currently being offered.

How To Search:

View the CE schedule.
Select the semester you wish to register for.
Select the prefix of your desired course (example: HRPO).
Results for the course numbers, sections and times will be displayed for that semester.

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