Texas CNA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CNA license in Texas you need to satisfy the Texas Health and Human Services Commission — Nurse Aide Registry's in-service / continuing-education training requirement — about 24 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Texas requires for CNA renewal

In-service / CE required	24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Texas Health and Human Services Commission — Nurse Aide Registry

Renewal requires at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years, which must include geriatrics and the care of residents with dementia/Alzheimer's. To recertify by application you verify qualifying paid nurse-aide work via form 5506-NAR; the official pages describe documented work experience but do not publish a specific minimum hour count. Aides who cannot verify work must retrain (60 classroom + 40 clinical hours) and/or retest.

Full CNA renewal guide for Texas (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Texas CNA CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission — Nurse Aide Registry before purchasing.

Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.

Texas CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Texas?

Texas requires about 24 in-service hours per renewal cycle. Renewal requires at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years, which must include geriatrics and the care of residents with dementia/Alzheimer's. To recertify by application you verify qualifying paid nurse-aide work via form 5506-NAR; the official pages describe documented work experience but do not publish a specific minimum hour count. Aides who cannot verify work must retrain (60 classroom + 40 clinical hours) and/or retest.

Do online CNA CE courses count in Texas?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission — Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Texas CNA CE?

Texas generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission — Nurse Aide Registry.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission — Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Texas Health and Human Services Commission — Nurse Aide Registry site →

CNA CE courses in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal