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.

2023 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

CNA Programs
1135 N Oakland Ave
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-5062

Cape Girardeau, MO

CNA Programs
1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826

Chillicothe, MO

1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414

Columbia, MO

4203 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800

Cottleville, MO

CNA Programs
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
Cottleville, MO 63376
(636) 922-8000

Excelsior Springs, MO

CNA Programs
701 St Louis Ave
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 629-3111

Hannibal, MO

CNA Programs
4550 McMasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-4430

Harrisonville, MO

1600 E Elm St
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253

Hillsboro, MO

1000 Viking Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3000

Imperial, MO

CNA Programs
4400 Jeffco Blvd
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 481-3481

Independence, MO

2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7180

CNA Programs
20301 MO-78
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 604-1000

Ironton, MO

CNA Programs
650 W Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700

Jefferson City, MO

605 Union St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100

Joplin, MO

2220 N Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 625-5260

Kansas City, MO

CNA Programs
2402 Swope Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-3366

CNA Programs
3200 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-1000

Neosho, MO

CNA Programs
601 Laclede Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-3223

Sedalia, MO

CNA Programs
3201 W 16th St
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5800

Springfield, MO

614 N Washington Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 895-7158

St. Louis, MO

300 S Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 539-5000

CNA Programs
4333 Goodfellow Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63120
(314) 679-6200

Union, MO

1964 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
(636) 584-6500

West Plains, MO

CNA Programs
2715, 128 Garfield Ave
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-7255

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