Texas CNA Facts
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Scroll down to find out more about CNA Training requirements, Testing processes, Renewal Procedures and Employment Options for your state!
Training
Texas requires 100 hours of CNA training in a state-approved program, including 40 hours of clinical experiences.
Summary: 100 training hours
Testing
Prometric performs CNA testing in Texas. Qualifications for testing include:
- If you are a New Nurse Aide, you must complete a Texas-approved training course within the last 24 months.
- If you are a Nurse Aide with Expired Status (Route 5528), you must seek approval from the HHSC for authorization to test.
- If you are a Nurse Aide with Equivalent Military Training (Route 5511), you must have completed military training minimum of 100 hours on or after July 1, 1989 and seek approval from the HHSC for authorization to test.
- If you are an RN/LVN Graduate (Route 5512), you must complete a state-accredited school of nursing in any state within the
past twenty-four (24) months and seek approval from the HHSC for authorization to test. - If you are an RN/LVN Student (Route 5513), you must complete basic nursing training within the past twenty-four (24) months and seek approval from the HHSC for authorization to test.
- If you are an Out-of-State Trained CNA (Route 5510), you must complete an approved training program in another state within the past twenty-four (24) month sand seek approval from the HHSC for authorization to test.
Exam Fees
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Exam Description
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Fees
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Written and Clinical Skills
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$125
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Oral English/Spanish and Clinical Skills (includes Reading Comprehension Exam)
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$135
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Written Test ONLY
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$35
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Oral Test ONLY (Oral includes Reading Comprehension Exam)
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$45
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Clinical Skills Test ONLY
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$90
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Summary: $160 testing fee
Renewal
CNAs in Texas are required to renew their CNA certification every two (2) years.
There is no cost to renew CNA certification in Texas.
The requirements for renewal are:
- Candidate must have performed nursing or nursing-related duties in a health care setting during the twenty-four (24) months and completed 24 hours of in-service education since registration or previous renewal no longer need to take the re-test
Summary: No renewal fee
Employment
The employment outlook for CNAs in Texas is good. As of 2020, there are over 75,880 people are employed as CNAs and it is projected to grow by 15% by 2030 making it to 10,940 employees. It’s projected annual job openings between 2020 – 2030 is 10,940.
Summary: 10% projected growth
Pay
The average CNA salary in Texas is $33,639 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $30,658 and $37,145.
