CNA Classes in Bolivar, MO: 3 State-Approved Programs
Bolivar has 3 CNA training programs on Missouri's approved list. Missouri requires 175 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Missouri is $37,680 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Bolivar
Each program below appears on Missouri's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar High School-Health Occup Approval expires 02/27/26 | 1401 N Hwy D | School or college | (417) 326-5228 |
| Bolivar Technical College Approval expires 03/22/25 | 1135 N Oakland | School or college | (417) 777-5062 |
| Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility Approval expires 04/02/25 | 1218 West Locust St | Nursing facility | (417) 328-6769 |
Programs: Missouri approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Bolivar
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Bolivar, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Bolivar.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Bolivar
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Missouri's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Missouri CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Missouri registry works.
CNA classes in other Missouri cities
- St Louis (16)
- Cape Girardeau (8)
- Jefferson City (7)
- Joplin (7)
- Columbia (6)
- Kansas City (6)
- Springfield (6)
- Farmington (5)
- Poplar Bluff (5)
- Sikeston (5)
- Warrensburg (5)
- Maryville (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Bolivar
- How many CNA classes are in Bolivar, MO?
- Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Bolivar. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Bolivar?
- Programs in Bolivar follow Missouri's requirement of 175 training hours, including 100 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Bolivar?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 2 nursing homes in Bolivar.