CNA Programs in Missouri

Do you want to begin a medical career in Missouri, but need to do that as soon as possible? If so, training as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is something you should definitely consider.

Requirements to Become a CNA in Missouri

The main requirement to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant in Missouri is to complete a training program that consists of 175 hours of both classroom and clinical instructions and is approved by the state.

Meeting this requirement will make you eligible to sit for the state's CNA Certification Exam. The goal of this exam is to ensure that you are ready for a CNA position.

If you successfully pass Missouri's CNA Certification Exam, your name will be added to the Missouri Nurse Aide Registry.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Missouri

Choosing a school that offers a CNA program is an important decision. To help place you on the right path, we have listed some of the top CNA schools below:

1. Bolivar Technical College

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

2. St. Charles Community College

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

3. Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center

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

4. Jefferson College

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

5. Metropolitan Community College

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

6. Kansas City Satellite Job Corps Center

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

7. Metropolitan Community College

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

8. Moberly Area Community College

   101 N College Ave, Moberly, MO 65270 (660) 263-4100

9. Crowder College

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

10. State Fair Community College

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

11. Bryan University

    4255 S Nature Center Way, Springfield, MO 65804 (417) 862-5700

12. Center Workforce Development

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

13. St. Louis Community College

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

14. St. Louis Job Corps Center

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

15. East Central College

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

16. Missouri State University

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

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Missouri

CNAs are in high demand in Missouri. Overall employment of CNAs in the state is expected to grow by 9% from 2018 to 2028. CNAs enjoy a median salary of $36,350 per year in Missouri.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Missouri below to get a detailed picture.

Missouri Nurse Aide Registry

If you have any questions about CNA programs or certification in Missouri, you can contact the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, Health Education Unit at: