Certified Nurse Aide 24-Hour Continuing Education Seminar is a Certificate program offered by Dallas Career Institute in Dallas, TX. The program takes 24 contact hours — about six days to complete, with a total tuition of $100.
Program Overview
The seminar. Effective September 1, 2013, Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) renewing a certification must complete at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years that includes training in geriatrics and the care of residents with a dementia disorder, including Alzheimer's disease. The Certified Nurse Aide 24-Hour Continuing Education Seminar fulfills this requirement.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be presented with a certificate that meets the requirements of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services for completion of the required 24 hours of continuing education for Certified Nurse Aides.
Why continuing education. Many healthcare workers are required to take continuing education courses to stay on top of new developments in their professions. CNAs are no different.
One of the benefits of required continuing education is that it offers you some flexibility in changing jobs. CNA continuing education is a total of 24 hours.
What will I learn? The school's CNA 24-Hour Continuing Education Seminar page lists:
- Offers you some flexibility in changing jobs.
- Designed to update or expand the basic skills that were learned during your initial CNA program.
Certificate. Students successfully completing this course will be awarded a Certificate of Training.
What sets this Program apart
A career school for medical professionals. A career school that specializes in training medical professionals. We have flexible schedule and affordable prices.
To give knowledge, and professionalism to career training, we focus on what matters. Our curriculum is designed to help our students achieve their desired academic goals with skill set that will enable them land their dream job.
Collaborative classes and real-world instructors. Our class sizes are structured to create a collaborative environment where students help each other learn. At DCI, be sure you will be trained by instructors with real-world experience in their field, so you'll be ready to start your new career as soon as you graduate.
Flexible classes. Your preference: morning or evening. Well equipped classrooms: a conducive learning environment.
Our mission. The mission of Dallas Career Institute is to prepare graduates in our allied health programs to succeed in their careers. We accomplish our mission by:
- equipping our school with the needed training materials
- providing qualified instructors with experience and dedication
- ensuring that graduates are job ready when they enter their healthcare careers
- delivering the training that provides the graduates with the level of care needed to improve the quality of life to our aging population
- providing the best possible training experience to all our students
Facilities and equipment. Dallas Career Institute's training facilities are spacious, well-appointed, and temperature controlled to provide a comfortable environment conducive to learning. Instructional equipment is representative of the type students may encounter when they enter their new career fields.
Since 2008. Dallas Career Institute was founded in March of 2008. In August 2022 the school relocated to its current address of 9441 LBJ Freeway, Dallas Texas 75243. The current campus is large, spacious with enhanced parking, more classroom and clinical spaces that provides for an improved learning environment, and we invite our potential students and the general public for a tour of our new facility.
Admission Requirements and Process
Admission policy. Dallas Career Institute does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, nationality or disability. Acceptance to all the programs will be on a first come, first enrolled basis for those applicants meeting the specified admission requirements, which includes a personal interview with an enrollment representative or the director of the school.
Certified Nurse Aide 24-Hour Continuing Education Seminar entrance requirements. To be accepted, applicants must:
- Complete a personal interview with an enrollment representative or the school director.
- Provide proof of being currently licensed as a Certified Nurse Aide by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
- The school's seminar page adds that you currently need to be working as a CNA in an approved facility.
- The school's seminar page asks you to bring an ID and your nursing aide number.
English. All applicants are required to be able to write and speak the English language. Applicants must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. Our objective is to create an enabling environment for all students to succeed in their areas of study.
Background. Applicants who have been convicted of any felony drug-related crime will not be considered for admission to the Dallas Career Institute. Employment in the healthcare field prohibits entry for those with felony drug-related crime backgrounds. Applicants should be aware that factors outside of their education might affect a graduate's ability to work in his/her chosen field (such as prior or current legal issues and health issues related to abilities or general health).
Preparation. Courses offered by Dallas Career Institute are rigorous and demanding. Therefore, additional preparation prior to enrollment is encouraged. The administration reserves the right to require additional evaluation to determine an applicant's ability to complete program requirements and to benefit from his/her chosen field of study.
Physical location. During enrollment, the student must present a valid government issued ID which contains the current physical address where the student is residing. DCI keeps a copy of this document.
Texas residents. Dallas Career Institute currently only enrolls students in Texas (Texas residents).
General Requirements
- Personal interviewComplete a personal interview with an enrollment representative or the school director.
- Current CNA licenceProvide proof of being currently licensed as a Certified Nurse Aide by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
- Working as a CNAThe school's seminar page adds that you currently need to be working as a CNA in an approved facility.
- Bring ID and your numberThe school's seminar page asks you to bring an ID and your nursing aide number.
Application Process
- 1Contact or visit the schoolGet in touch or stop by Dallas Career Institute at 9441 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75243. No appointment necessary.
- 2Complete a personal interviewAdmission includes a personal interview with an enrollment representative or the director of the school.
- 3Bring your documentsDuring enrollment, present a valid government issued ID which contains your current physical address, and provide all items listed in the admission requirements for your program.
- 4Enroll before the deadlineEnrollment in the Certified Nurse Aide 24-Hour Continuing Education Seminar may be completed during normal office hours up to the day before classes begin.
- 5Pay at registrationTotal cost for the Certified Nurse Aide 24-Hour Continuing Education Seminar is $100.00, with $100.00 due at registration. The textbook is included.
Program Schedule
Length. Classes for the Certified Nurse Aide 24-Hour Continuing Education Seminar began September 26, 2014, with successive classes beginning approximately every four weeks thereafter. The approximate time required to complete the seminar is six (6) days, with students attending class Monday to Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The maximum time allowed for completion of this program is seven (7) days.
Dates. Continuing education and seminar dates vary. Check with the Administrative Office for start dates.
Enrolling. Enrollment in the Certified Nurse Aide 24-Hour Continuing Education Seminar may be completed during normal office hours up to the day before classes begin.
Refresher courses. Continuing education programs do not require accreditation. They are designed as refresher courses.
Hours of operation. School hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Clock hours and breaks. A clock hour is defined as 50 minutes during a 60-minute period. For didactic class sessions that are 4.5 hours or less in length, there will be no meal break; for sessions exceeding 4.5 hours a 30-minute meal break will be allowed. Breaks and mealtimes during clinical rotations will be set by the onsite clinical supervisor.
Holidays. Dallas Career Institute will be closed on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, the Day Before Christmas, and Christmas Day and the Day after. There are no scheduled vacation periods for students at Dallas Career Institute.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
State Authorized: Texas Workforce Commission. Dallas Career Institute is approved and licensed by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges; by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; and by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. DCI is not accredited.
Seeking accreditation. In July 2026 the school announced it is seeking Initial Accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
What it costs. Total cost for the Certified Nurse Aide 24-Hour Continuing Education Seminar is $100.00, with $100.00 due at registration. The textbook is included. The catalog's Tuition and Fees are:
- Registration: $0.00
- Tuition: $100.00
- Textbook: included
- Total: $100.00
Note. The cost of books and tuition are subject to change. No charge for learning resources. Licensing exams are not included.
Federal aid. The school is not currently positioned to provide federal grants, loans, and work study programs.
How to pay. Payment for training may be made by personal check, credit card, cashier's check, or money order. A $30.00 fee will be charged for personal checks returned for insufficient funds. There is no interest charged for using the installment plan.
Scholarships. Scholarships are not currently available for any educational program offered by Dallas Career Institute.
Transcripts. The first copy of the official student transcript is provided to the student or prospective employer at no cost. Subsequent copies of official transcripts will be provided at a cost of $10.00 per copy.
Cancellation. A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment contract within 72 hours (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after the enrollment contract is signed. A full refund will also be made to any student who cancels enrollment within the student's first three scheduled class days, except that the school may retain not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged, as well as items of extra expense that are necessary for the portion of the program attended and stated separately on the enrollment agreement.
Refunds. If a student enters a residence or synchronous distance education program and withdraws or is otherwise terminated after the cancellation period, the school may retain not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged for the entire program. The minimum refund of the remaining tuition and fees will be the pro rata portion of tuition, fees, and other charges, except that a student may not collect a refund if the student has completed 75 percent or more of the total number of hours in the portion of the program for which the student has been charged.
Curriculum
The catalog's seminar outline for the Certified Nurse Aide 24-Hour Continuing Education Seminar lists 8 topics totalling 24 contact hours (CHR). The table below lists each topic and its hours.
A contact hour of instruction is 60 minutes of instruction within a 60-minute period. Breaks and lunch do not count toward completion of the required contact hours of training. Students successfully completing this course will be awarded a Certificate of Training.
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Career Outcomes
Keep your certification. Certified Nurse Aides renewing a certification must complete at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years. Students completing this seminar receive a certificate that meets the requirements of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services for the required 24 hours of continuing education, and are awarded a Certificate of Training.
Flexibility. One of the benefits of required continuing education is that it offers you some flexibility in changing jobs.
Placement assistance. Dallas Career Institute strives to assist each graduating student in finding a job. However, no guarantees for placement can be given. The Institute does receive information regarding employment opportunities from employers on a regular basis.
These employment opportunities may be made available to students upon graduation. Program Directors maintain close contact with employers and stay up to date on job openings.
Graduates are asked to keep the Institute informed of their credentialing status, employment achievements, and contact information. Placement assistance is always available to graduates and is offered free of charge. The Institute takes great pride in the accomplishments of its graduates.
Employment assistance. DCI does not guarantee employment of graduates. The Institute will work with graduates by assisting with preparation of resumes, direction on appropriate job searches, mock interviews, and the posting of available employment listings.
What to expect as a Dallas Career Institute student
Grades. Grades are provided to students at the half-way point of the program and at the end of each course. A percentage grade is provided for written reports, tests, and competency demonstrations, and is then translated into a letter grade and grade points. Dallas Career Institute is committed to providing each student with the very best training experience with an emphasis on individual attention.
- A: 90% to 100% (4 grade points)
- B: 80% to 89% (3 grade points)
- C: 70% to 79% (2 grade points)
- D: 60% to 69% (1 grade point)
- F: 0% to 59% (0 grade points)
Satisfactory academic progress. To be considered making satisfactory academic progress toward graduation, a student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 70% or 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale and a minimum rate of completion. Progress in the programs will be evaluated midway through the program. All programs must be completed within 150% of the length of the program.
Attendance. Attendance and participation in classes are extremely important, and students are expected to attend all class sessions. Students are required to complete 90% of all contact hours, and any hours of missed attendance shall be made up in accordance with the Make-up Work Policy.
If a student is late to class by 10 or more minutes, the student is considered tardy. Being tardy three times constitutes an absence.
Make-up work. Students wanting additional help or needing to make up for missed work must contact their instructor to make appropriate arrangements to review lectures recorded on Zoom. Make-up work is conducted each Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Student services. Any student may receive academic tutoring at no cost by requesting assistance from the instructor and/or the School Director. Students may seek additional services outside of the Institute by scheduling a conference with the School Director, who will provide referral services.
The Institute does not provide personal counseling. No housing is available through the Institute.
Graduation. All students are issued the certificate of completion at the end of the training. The extent of the graduation ceremonies depends on the arrangements between the school and the graduating class.
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