Certified Nurse Aide

Available in Brenham and Bryan, Blinn's Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Program quickly provides students the thorough, hands-on training they need to begin their healthcare career and pass the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services Exam, which certifies them for employment as a nurse aide in the State of Texas.

The 120-hour program teaches basic caregiving skills, infection control, communication techniques, and safety procedures. The program consists of a $700 lecture course and a $300 clinical course for a $1,000 total cost, though scholarships may be available. Upcoming classes can be found on the Course Schedule page.

CNAs are often employed in nursing care facilities, frequently serving as principal caregivers. They often have more contact with residents than other staff members and their responsibilities can include answering call lights; communicating with residents, families, and staff; serving meals; making beds; and tidying residents' rooms. CNAs also may be responsible for taking residents’ temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, or blood pressure. They help provide care to residents by providing mobility assistance, escorting them to the dining room or appointments, or providing assistance with skin care.