CNA Classes & Programs in Missouri
Becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) is a rewarding career path that is an excellent entry point to the nursing profession. CNAs work under the supervision of licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) to assist patients with activities of daily living including dressing and bathing, take and record patients' vital signs and clean patient rooms. In Missouri, CNAs earn an average annual salary of $25,360, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many CNAs go on to become LPNs or RNs after learning the profession as nursing assistants.
Choosing the Best CNA Programs in Missouri
In order to become a nursing assistant, students must complete a state-approved training program and pass their state's certification exam. Training programs are relatively quick to complete and are offered in many community colleges, vocational schools as well as in some medical facilities. For more information about admissions requirements for CNA programs in Missouri, please visit our CNA Training Programs Admissions page.
- Program Length: CNA training program length can vary, generally taking less than a year to complete. In Missouri, CNA training programs must include a minimum of 75 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of on the job clinical training. In some cases, applicants may be exempt from the training hours requirement if they have previous nursing experience. For more information about exemptions to the training requirements, please visit the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website.
- Program Cost: The cost of a CNA training program varies from school to school. As one example of program costs, the certified nursing assistant program at St. Charles Community College is $375 for the classroom instruction, $310 for the clinical internship and $115 for the certification exam as of 2019. When researching schools, be sure to find out the cost of additional fees, supplies, exam costs, etc. in addition to the stated tuition cost in order to estimate the total cost of a program.
- Board Approved Programs: In order to become certified as a nursing aide in Missouri applicants must complete a state-approved training program, or be certified by another state. The Missouri State Department of Health and Senior Services regulates CNA training programs and maintains the Certified Nurse Assistant Registry. Students can find a listing of approved training programs on the Department's website. To learn more, check out the CNA certification requirements for Missouri.
- Online/In-Person Options: Some states offer online courses as part of their CNA training. In Missouri, there is a handful of schools approved by the state that offer online coursework accompanied by in-person clinical training in a local healthcare facility. These hybrid options may be a particularly good fit for students who have busy work schedules or family obligations that make it difficult to attend classes in person.
2022 List of CNA Classes in Missouri
To get a feel for the CNA curriculum in Missouri, see our list of classes and courses available in the state:
Bolivar, MO
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Bolivar Technical College CNA Programs
| 1135 N Oakland Ave Bolivar, MO 65613 (417) 777-5062 |
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Cape Girardeau Career & Tech CNA Programs
| 1080 S Silver Springs Rd Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (573) 334-0826 |
Chillicothe, MO
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Grand River Technical School CNA Programs | 1200 Fair St Chillicothe, MO 64601 (660) 646-3414 |
Columbia, MO
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Columbia Area Career Center CNA Programs | 4203 S Providence Rd Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 214-3800 |
Cottleville, MO
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St. Charles Community College CNA Programs
| 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr Cottleville, MO 63376 (636) 922-8000 |
Excelsior Springs, MO
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Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center CNA Programs
| 701 St Louis Ave Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 (816) 629-3111 |
Hannibal, MO
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Hannibal Career and Technical Center CNA Programs
| 4550 McMasters Ave Hannibal, MO 63401 (573) 221-4430 |
Harrisonville, MO
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Cass Career Center CNA Programs | 1600 E Elm St Harrisonville, MO 64701 (816) 380-3253 |
Hillsboro, MO
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Jefferson College CNA Programs | 1000 Viking Dr Hillsboro, MO 63050 (636) 797-3000 |
Imperial, MO
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Jefferson College Imperial CNA Programs
| 4400 Jeffco Blvd Imperial, MO 63052 (636) 481-3481 |
Independence, MO
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Fort Osage Career & Tech Center CNA Programs | 2101 N Twyman Rd Independence, MO 64058 (816) 650-7180 |
Metropolitan Community College- Blue River CNA Programs
| 20301 MO-78 Independence, MO 64057 (816) 604-1000 |
Ironton, MO
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Arcadia Valley Career Technology Center CNA Programs
| 650 W Park Dr Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-9700 |
Jefferson City, MO
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Nichols Career Center CNA Programs | 605 Union St Jefferson City, MO 65101 (573) 659-3100 |
Joplin, MO
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Franklin Technology Center CNA Programs | 2220 N Indiana Ave Joplin, MO 64804 (417) 625-5260 |
Kansas City, MO
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Kansas City Satellite Job Corps Center CNA Programs
| 2402 Swope Pkwy Kansas City, MO 64130 (816) 921-3366 |
Metropolitan Community College CNA Programs
| 3200 Broadway Blvd Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 604-1000 |
Moberly, MO
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Moberly Area Community College CNA Programs | 101 N College Ave Moberly, MO 65270 (660) 263-4100 |
Neosho, MO
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Crowder College CNA Programs
| 601 Laclede Ave Neosho, MO 64850 (417) 451-3223 |
Sedalia, MO
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State Fair Community College CNA Programs
| 3201 W 16th St Sedalia, MO 65301 (660) 530-5800 |
Springfield, MO
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Bryan University in Springfield, Missouri CNA Programs
| 4255 S Nature Center Way Springfield, MO 65804 (417) 862-5700 |
Center Workforce Development CNA Programs | 614 N Washington Ave Springfield, MO 65806 (417) 895-7158 |
St. Louis, MO
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St. Louis Community College CNA Programs | 300 S Broadway St. Louis, MO 63102 (314) 539-5000 |
St. Louis Job Corps Center CNA Programs
| 4333 Goodfellow Blvd St. Louis, MO 63120 (314) 679-6200 |
Union, MO
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East Central College CNA Programs | 1964 Prairie Dell Rd Union, MO 63084 (636) 584-6500 |
West Plains, MO
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Missouri State University-West Plains CNA Programs
| 2715, 128 Garfield Ave West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 255-7255 |
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