Next Class Starts September 7, 2026
Enrollment is Open!
⚠️ Important: Students must complete and submit required prerequisite documentation (including immunization records, physical exam, background check, and drug screening requirements) before the second night of class. Please review the Prerequisite Packet below for complete details.
Why is this required? Since clinical externship hours begin shortly after the course starts, all prerequisite documentation must be completed to be eligible for clinical placement.
Register in person at the Nelson Administration Building on campus.
Unable to attend this class? If you would like to be notified of the next enrollment date, please visit the link below to join our enrollment notification list: Allied Health Program Notifications Form. This allows us to keep you informed of upcoming class dates and any important program updates. You may also contact us at 903-823-3270 with any questions.
Class Schedule
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays
Dates September 7, 2026, thru December 3, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Program Details
- Type: Short-term, non-credit certification program
- Length: 12 weeks
- Classroom Contact Hours: 100 hours
- Clinical Externship: 44 hours
Tuition & Fees
- Program Cost: $700 (includes textbooks)
- Payment Plan Available: Online four-month payment plan (credit/debit card required with 25% down payment of $175.00 plus $30 enrollment fee) Cash cannot be applied to an online payment plan. If paying tuition in full, all forms of payment are accepted.
- Deadline to register or drop class: Friday, Sept 4, 2026, by 3pm.
- PLEASE NOTE: Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. If a class has reached its maximum capacity, the registration deadline is no longer applicable. Early registration is strongly encouraged to ensure availability. Please note that seats cannot be held or reserved without full registration and payment.
- Class Capacity Notice: Allied Health courses have limited enrollment. Once a class is full, registration will close and waitlists are not maintained. If a course is full, please check for future course dates and registration opportunities.
Financial Assistance
Please note: This course is a non-credit program and therefore is not eligible for FAFSA. However, we do offer options for financial assistance when funds are available and will be posted below. A 25% down payment is required to be eligible for financial assistance in Allied Health courses in Community Education.
Course Description
The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) course prepares entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills and abilities essential to provide basic care to patients and/or residents of hospitals, assisted living and long-term care facilities.
To ensure compliance with Texarkana College, student must submit a copy of their High School Diploma or GED equivalent to the CBE office upon enrollment or within the first week of class. This documentation is essential for completing the registration process.
Clinical Externship
- Clock Hours: 44 hands-on clinical hours
- Supervision: Conducted under licensed healthcare professionals in real-world care facilities like nursing homes or hospitals.
- Goal: Practice essential nurse aide skills — personal care, infection control, safety, communication, and documentation — in real-time settings.
- PREREQUISITE DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE THE FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS
- All prerequisite requirements must be completed and submitted to the Texarkana College Community Education Director before the second night of class. Students should begin gathering required documentation as soon as possible, as some items may take time to obtain.
- The prerequisite checklist is provided below and is also available as a downloadable PDF on this webpage. The PDF includes the required Physical Form, Background Check Form, and Drug Test Form, along with information regarding required immunization and health documentation.
- Please note: The costs associated with completing prerequisite requirements are the responsibility of the student and are not included in tuition. Clinicals begin shortly after the course starts, making timely completion and submission essential.
Clinical Externship Checklist
(also listed in PDF form below)
- Report of Employee Misconduct (completed by Allied Health Director)
- Physical Exam Report
- Immunization Records: Hep B (3‑shot series), MMR, Varicella, Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB Test or chest X‑ray (within 6 months)
- Current Drug Screen (within 30 days of class start)
- Background Check Authorization Form
- Black scrub bottoms / White scrub tops (required for clinical)
- Liability Insurance – $20 (purchase at TC Business Office)
- State Exam Fee – $125 (paid online when scheduling exam)
Certification Preparation
- Texas State Exam: Course readies students for the CNA certification test.
- Skill mastery: Clinical hours ensure students meet the practical requirements for state competency
For questions about the CNA course or certification process, please email holli.easley@texarkanacollege.edu or call 903-823-3276
For more information, please call the TC Community Education Center at 903-823-3270 or click on the course description and prerequisite packet below.
Community Education Refund Policy
Students who wish to drop this course may receive a 100% refund of tuition upon request on or before the drop date listed above (refund excludes $30 payment plan enrollment fee).
Criminal Background Check
For students who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could deny you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please check with the Texas Nurse Aide Registry by calling 1-512-438-2050 or certification board for your topic of study to determine if you are qualified to obtain a certificate in that field. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.
