Start Your Career in Healthcare
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant and take your first step toward a rewarding career in healthcare.
Hands-on learning for a brighter tomorrow
Silverleaf Academy's Nursing Assistant Program combines classroom education, hands-on skills training, and real-world clinical experience to prepare students to enter the healthcare workforce with confidence.
And through our partnership with Workforce Solutions Capital Area, eligible students may qualify for workforce funding that can cover the full cost of the program.
- Classroom education
- Hands-on skills training
- Real-world clinical experience
New Classes Start Every Monday
You shouldn't have to wait months to begin a new career.
Silverleaf Academy offers new class starts every Monday, giving students the flexibility to begin their training when they're ready rather than waiting for a traditional semester or limited enrollment period.
The Nursing Assistant Program is completed over 12 weeks and combines structured education, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience.
Apply today and speak with our team about starting as soon as next Monday.
You May Qualify to Attend at No Cost
Silverleaf Academy is proud to work with Workforce Solutions Capital Area to help eligible Central Texas residents access career training.
Through workforce programs such as WIOA, qualifying students may be eligible for funding that covers the cost of their Silverleaf Academy training.
If you qualify, your $7,499 program tuition may be fully funded.
Funding is subject to eligibility and approval by Workforce Solutions Capital Area, but our team can help prospective students understand the process and provide the program documentation needed for their Workforce Advisor.
Hands-On Training for a Career in Healthcare
At Silverleaf Academy, we believe great caregivers are developed through both education and experience.
Students learn the fundamentals of nursing assistant care while developing practical skills in activities of daily living, resident safety, communication, infection prevention, mobility, personal care, vital signs, and compassionate person-centered care.
Students also receive hands-on skills training and clinical experience in real healthcare environments.
Our goal isn't simply to help you finish a course. It's to prepare you to confidently enter the healthcare workforce.
Everything You Need to Know
- Start Dates
- Every Monday
- Program Length
- 12 Weeks
- Tuition
- $7,499
- Workforce Funding
- Eligible students may qualify for full tuition funding
- Training
- Classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience
- Technology
- Laptop provided for coursework and training
- Program
- Nursing Assistant Program
- ETPL Provider ID
- 11287
Clinical schedules and other program requirements are provided to students during the enrollment process.
Learn to Care for the Person, Not Just the Diagnosis
Silverleaf Academy is part of the Silverleaf Eldercare family, where caring for older adults isn't theoretical; it's what we do every day.
Our training philosophy incorporates person-centered principles, including the Positive Approach to Care® methodology, helping students better understand how brain changes can affect communication, behavior, abilities, and daily life.
Students learn not only the technical skills required to provide care, but also how to approach the people they serve with dignity, patience, empathy, and respect.
Technical skills can make you a caregiver. Learning how to connect with people can make you an exceptional one.
Your New Career Could Start Next Monday
Getting started is simple.
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Apply to Silverleaf Academy
Complete our online application and tell us a little about yourself.
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Speak With Our Admissions Team
We'll discuss the 12-week program, upcoming Monday start dates, enrollment requirements, and your payment options.
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Explore No-Cost Training
If you may qualify for workforce funding, we'll provide the Silverleaf Academy information you need to work with Workforce Solutions Capital Area and your Workforce Advisor.
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Complete Your Enrollment
Submit the required enrollment documentation and finalize either your workforce funding approval or private payment.
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Start on a Monday
Once your enrollment requirements are complete, select your start date and begin your training.
Training Built by People Who Provide Care
Silverleaf Academy was created by the team behind Silverleaf Eldercare and Silverleaf Home Care.
Our students benefit from training informed by real-world senior care, not simply a textbook.
We focus on developing caregivers who are knowledgeable, confident, compassionate, and prepared for the realities of caring for others.
Graduates can pursue opportunities across assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home care, home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and other healthcare settings.
Graduates may also have opportunities to apply for positions within the Silverleaf family of companies when positions are available.
Academy questions, answered
How long is the Nursing Assistant Program?
Twelve weeks, combining classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience.
When do classes start?
New classes start every Monday, so you can begin when you are ready instead of waiting for a semester.
What does it cost, and can it be funded?
Tuition is $7,499. Through Workforce Solutions Capital Area, eligible students may qualify for workforce funding, such as WIOA, that can cover the full cost. Funding is subject to eligibility, availability of funds, and approval. Silverleaf Academy's ETPL Provider ID is 11287.
Do I need any prior certification?
No prior certification is needed to enroll. A laptop is provided for coursework and training.
Will I be able to work at Silverleaf?
Graduates may have opportunities to apply for positions within the Silverleaf family of companies when positions are available. Silverleaf Academy cannot guarantee funding or employment.
Still have a question? Call (512) 831-5600.
12 Weeks Can Change the Direction of Your Career
A career in healthcare may be closer than you think.
New classes begin every Monday, and if you qualify for funding through Workforce Solutions Capital Area, your Silverleaf Academy training may be available to you at no cost.
Don't wait for the next semester. Your next opportunity starts on Monday.
Silverleaf Academy
12-Week Program | Classes Start Every Monday | Qualified Students May Attend at No Cost
Apply to Silverleaf Academy
Tell us a little about yourself and our admissions team will be in touch about the next Monday start.
Workforce funding is subject to eligibility, availability of funds, and approval by Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Silverleaf Academy cannot guarantee funding or employment.