Nurse Aide

Courses Offered

Nurse Aide Classroom

This nurse aide classroom course will provide the student with knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include resident's rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the healthcare team, restorative services, mental health, and social services needs. No high school diploma or GED required. 

Nurse Aide Clinical

The Nurse Aide clinical course is practical instruction with close and/or direct supervision provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor), generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. This is a direct patient contact course.

Spring 2026 Instruction Delivery Options & DATES

Option 1: In-Person Class & Clinicals

Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 3 pm

January 12 - February 16
February 23 - April 2
April 13 - May 14

Option 2: Computer Based Hybrid Training 

The Computer-Based Hybrid Training option combines online coursework with required in-person skills and clinical training through Midland College.

Three Required Program Components:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Online Classroom Instruction (60 Hours)
               • Completed online through Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC)
               • Known as Computer-Based Training (NATCEP)
               • Free, self-paced online training
               • Satisfies the 60-hour classroom requirement needed to be eligible for the state certification exam
            2. Skills Assessment Class – In-Person
               • Completed through Midland College
               • Cost: $200
            3. Clinical Training – In-Person
               • Completed through Midland College
               • Cost: $350

Spring 2026 Schedule

Skills Assessment Class

Monday – Thursday, 5:30 – 9:30 pm

• • • • Cohort One: January 12 – January 20
      • Cohort Two: April 6 – May 3

Clinical Training

Four Weekend Dates, 6 am – 6 pm

• • • • Cohort One: January 24 – 25 & February 7 – 8
      • Cohort Two: April 18 – 19 & May 2 – 3

How to Get Started

1. Complete the online training modules through Texas Health & Human Services:
   Texas Health and Human Services Registration
   
   
2. After completing the online modules, submit your Viewpoint Screening application. Instructions on how to do so can be found under the "Application Steps" tab below.
   
   
3. Once both steps are complete, contact Ivy Villa to schedule a registration appointment.

Program Requirements

• • 18 years or older
    
    
  • Copy of Photo ID or Driver’s License
    
    
  • Copy of Social Security Card
    
    
  • CPR Certified
    Provide a copy of current CPR Certification.
    Must be American Heart Association, BLS, within past 2 years.
    
    MC CPR Courses
    CPR courses as part of our Risk Management Training program. Browse course offerings at the link below or call (432) 683-2832 for details.
    
    Risk Management Training Course Offerings
    
    
  • Pass Criminal Background Check (processed by Viewpoint Screening)
    
    
  • Proof of Current Immunizations
    • Flu (October - March)
    • Tetanus (Td or Tdap) - 1 shot within last 10 years
    • MMR - 2 shots if born after 1957
    • Hepatitis B series - all 3 shots or 2 dose Heplisav series
    • Tuberculosis (TB) test (negative result) - within last 12 months
    • Varicella (chicken pox) - 2 shots
      If you have had chicken pox, download, print, and complete this form: 
       Documenting History of Illness (pdf)

Required Supplies

• • One (1) set of scrubs:
    • Hunter green scrub top
    • Khaki scrub pants
  • Watch with a second hand
  • Closed-toed tennis shoes
  • Nurse Aide clinical patch (must be worn on the top left sleeve of the scrub top)

Optional Supplies

Provided in class unless you choose to purchase your own

• • Gait belt
  • Manual Blood Pressure Cuff & Stethoscope Set
  • Thermometer with sleeves/probe covers

Required Textbook

Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care, Long Term Care, 5th Ed.

Available at the Midland College Bookstore.

Recommended supplies

• • Black Ink Pen, 2
  • No. 2 Pencils
  • Notebook or 2” binder
  • Notebook Paper
  • Index Cards (any size)

Midland College Bookstore

Most of the supplies listed above are available at the Midland College Bookstore, part of the Scharbauer Student Center on the MC main campus.

MC Bookstore

Application Steps

• • • • Nurse Aide Application
      • Instructions for Completing the Application (pdf)

Total Program Cost for in-person classes = $970

• • Includes tuition & fees for the classroom and clinical instruction.
    • Classroom Tuition – $500
    • Clinical Tuition – $350
    • Exam Fee – $12
  • BOTH courses must be completed to register for the State of Texas exam.

Total Program Cost for Hybrid Classes = $670

• • Includes tuition & fees for the skills assessment and clinical instruction.
    • Skills Assessment Tuition – $200
    • Clinical Tuition – $350
    • Exam Fee – $120 
  • BOTH courses must be completed to register for the State of Texas exam. 

Scholarship Opportunities

Health Sciences Continuing Education Scholarships

Scholarships are available for qualified applicants. Apply in the department office. 

As an in-person Nurse Aide student, expect

• • Classes on Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 3 pm
  • Work closely with a small group of students
  • 10 - 15 hours/week outside of class personal study time to be successful
  • 72 hours of classroom instruction
  • 48 hours of hands-on clinical instruction

As a hybrid Nurse Aide student, expect

• • Occasional evening/weekend classes
  • Work closely with a small group of students
  • 10 - 15 hours/week outside of class personal study time to be successful
  • 20 hours of classroom instruction
  • 48 hours of hands-on clinical instruction

Upon Successful Completion of the Program

Eligible to take the Texas Nurse Aide certification exam

Nurse Aide Opportunities

Nurse Aides can make up to $38,200 in the state of Texas. The most common areas of work for a CNA are long-term care facilities, hospitals, physician offices, health departments, and home health care agencies. 

CNA Career Outlook

Administered by Prometric

More information can be found on their website, or contact directly at 1-800-488-5787, email at txcna@prometric.com.

Prometric Texas Nurse Aide Home

Practice Exams

Nurse Aide Practice Exams are available at:

Prometric Nurse Aide Practice Exams

Certification Renewal

To renew your CNA certification, call the Nurse Aide Registry Line at (512) 438-2050 or visit the Nurse Aide Registry website:

Texas Nurse Aide Registry

Renew your CNA Certification in Texas, visit:

Texas Nurse Aide Registry - Forms

In-Service:

• • • • Nurse Aide In-Service Education
      • NAR Approved In-Service Education Programs

Non-Texas Nurse Aides

Non-Texas Nurse Aide's may visit the Texas Nurse Aide Registry website to complete a Form 5505-NAR, Request for Entry on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry Through Reciprocity, and submit to the Nurse Aide Registry. 

Form 5505-NAR