Certified Nurse Aide

This program provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for a rewarding career in radiography across various medical facilities. By the end of this program, students will be proficient at operating x-ray equipment safely and responsibly. They will be able to perform routine diagnostic x-ray procedures while prioritizing patient safety and rights in adherence to the Texas Medical Board’s guidelines. This course combines 36 hours of classroom instruction and 32 hours of clinicals for a comprehensive learning experience totaling 68 hours.

Students are required to bring their laptops to class. Laptops are essential for in-class activities, assignments, and other important tasks. Bringing your laptop will ensure that you can fully engage in the learning process and participate effectively in all class activities.

Important: Non-Certified Radiologic Technicians are not permitted to perform procedures deemed as Dangerous or Hazardous by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Please refer to §194.17 Dangerous or Hazardous Procedures for the exact list.

View the Student Handbook

Degrees & Certificates

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible for placement on the Texas Medical Board Non-Certified Radiologic Technician Registry.

Contact Us

Workforce & CONTINUING EDUCATION

254-298-8625

wce@templejc.edu

Program Information

Admission Requirements

Individuals must meet the following requirements for admission:

  • Has earned a high school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalence Certificate.
  • Be a minimum of 18 years old.
  • Has a photo ID and a social security card.
  • Be willing to complete a criminal history background check (individuals with any infractions that would prohibit state certification will not be admitted into the program).
  • Be willing to provide evidence of required immunizations (Tuberculosis skin test, flu shot, Hepatitis B series vaccine, Tetanus, 2 Measles, Rubella, 1 Mumps, and 2 Varicella, covid-19 vaccine or positive titer).
  • Provide proof of completion of the CPR Course for Healthcare Providers, must meet the requirements of the American Heart Association (available through WCE).
  • Before the beginning of the externship, students must:
    • Be willing to provide the results from a drug screening test (wait on the instructor to request before completing).
Application Procedure

Each class size is limited to the first 15 students who have completed the application process.

Please Remember

  • Only complete applications are accepted
  • Create a Castlebranch account and pay a $86, non-refundable fee for the Background Check and Compliance Tracker.
  • At registration, be prepared to pay for the course (must make an initial payment on the payment plan, pay if full, or provide proof of funding).

   Application Packet

Tuition & Payment Options

*** The Fall 2024 sessions are tuition-free. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. ***

Total Cost: $1,295 (includes textbooks)

Payment Plan: $1,325 Total Cost (includes $30 one-time payment plan fee)

The first payment of $353.75 is due at the time of registration and includes the one-time $30 fee. Three additional payments of $323.25 are due monthly. Cash payments cannot be used to set up payment plans; payment plans are set up online. Checking and routing information is preferred.  Credit and debit card payments are accepted but additional fees apply.

Financial Aid: TPEG Eligible students may receive financial aid for 50% of the tuition based on the availability of funds. Apply at www.studentaid.gov.
The first payment will be required at registration.

Scholarship: Students may be eligible for the Direct Your Destiny (DYD) Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Scholarship. For more information see Financial Assistance.

Loans: Student loans may be available through Sallie Mae’s Smart Option Student Loan.  Call 1-866-439-0993 for more information.

Hazlewood: Please contact Kelly Czapnik at 254.298.8320 or email her at kelly.czapnik@templejc.edu for questions about using your Hazlewood benefits to pay for this program’s tuition.

GI Bill: Please contact Magen McCauley at 254.298.8310 or email her at magen.mccauley@templejc.edu for questions about using your GI Bill benefits to pay for this program’s tuition.

Additional Program Costs
 

DPS/FBI Fingerprint Report ($40)
Set of hunter-green scrubs (Varies)
Surgical masks (Varies)
CastleBranch ($85.99)
NCT Registry Application ($65.25)
Texas Medical Jurisprudence Exam ($34)

Additional fees are subject to change.

Next Start Date

Spring 2025

January 18, 2025 - March 29, 2025
Saturdays 9:00am - 4:30pm

Registration Begins: November 06, 2024

Certified Patient Care Technicians, on average, earn $30,860 annually in Texas with the top 10% of nurse aides earning $39,510 or more.

(Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022)