Victoria College offers a state-approved 160-hour program to become a CNA. Acceptance into the program does not guarantee a position with a facility or a passing grade on the state exam. The class is broken down into 80 hours of classroom time and 80 hours of clinical time. The clinicals are important to give students real experience directly following their studies. The program takes about three months to complete and costs $175 as of February 2010. Once accepted into the program, students will have access to financial aid, tutors and the K.E.Y. Center. The K.E.Y. Center is a grant program that supports first generation and low income college students with study aids and community activities.
Victoria College
2200 East Red River Street
Victoria, TX 77901-4494
(361) 573-3291
This program, part of the Career Development School of VISD, is great for high school students and adults alike. It is a 36-week program of basic nursing. Tuition for this course is free, but the test will cost $65, and the uniform and insurance will each cost $20. A student will need the following prerequisites in order to take the class: Geometry, English II, Chemistry, Health Science, World History and Business Computer Applications. The class counts as two college credits and is transferable to Victoria College if students are interested in the RN program.
Victoria Independent School District
102 Profit Drive
Victoria, TX 77901
361-576-3131
Twin Pines, part of TAG Management, offers a CNA training course through their facility. TAG manages five nursing homes including Twin Pines. Their program follows the state guidelines and teaches basic nursing skills to care for residents. Upon successful completion of the program, employment is offered to students. This is one of the many nursing homes which train in-house. The home provides learning through resident activities, rehabilitation, daily care and companionship. The course is free except for the cost of the test, uniform and insurance which total $105.
Twin Pines Nursing Home
3301 East Mockingbird Lane
Victoria, TX 77904-2437
(361) 573-3201