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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program area provides fast-track training to prepare students for entry-level positions in the healthcare industry. Students gain the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to provide basic care in long-term care facilities, including resident rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting with basic comfort and safety needs. In order to meet the rising demand for trained personnel in the health care industry, HCC offers Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) courses for fast-track training that produces successful graduates sought after for entry-level positions in the field.
- Career Path
- Health Sciences
Programs
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), I.C.
In order to meet the rising demand for trained personnel in the health care industry, HCC offers Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) courses for fast-track training that produces successful graduates sought after for entry-level positions in the field. The CNA program will provide the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to providing basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. You will learn about resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety.
You will learn about resident rights, communication, safety, observation and reporting. You will learn to assist residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. You will also learn about the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within social systems associated with the nurse aide occupation. You will be prepared for entry-level employment in long-term care facilities, doctor’s offices and hospitals. Income will depend on the area of employment chosen.
| Name | TEA Resource Link | Third-Party Certification Agency | Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aide (CNA | Resource link | Texas Health & Human Services | hhs.texas.gov |
2023-2024 Third-Party Licensure/Certification Exam Results
Occupational licensure and/or certification pass rates reported by academic calendar year (Sept. 1–Aug. 31). Results for the 2022-2023 academic years are provided for comparison.
| Program/Aligned Award | Agency Standard | Agency Standard | 2022-2023 Pass Rate (#Passed) | 2023-2024 Pass Rate (#Passed) | 2023-2024 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aid | 70% | N/A | 90% (98) | 89% (183) | Exceeds Expectations |
Students taking health programs that have direct contact with patients may be required to meet or obtain the following:
- Proof of US Government issued Social Security Number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) as a requirement prior to registering for the CNA program.
- Current immunizations: Hepatitis B series, Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (TDAP), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, negative TB Skin Test or chest X-ray, Chicken Pox (Varicella), and Flu Shot.
- Criminal Background Check two (2) weeks prior to class start date.
- Navy Blue Hospital Scrubs and student identification badge
Each program has specific requirements which are discussed and distributed at the program information sessions.
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this certificate: 108
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View the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), I.C. catalog listing to see the total courses required.
- Cost
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Total Program Tuition: $895.00
Tuition does not include books, course material or vouchers for certification exams.