How many CNA classes are in Independence, MO?

Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Independence. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How long is CNA training in Independence?

Programs in Independence follow Missouri's requirement of 175 training hours, including 100 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.

CNA Classes in Independence, MO: 3 State-Approved Programs

Independence 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.

Approved programs in Independence

175 hrs

Training Missouri requires

$37,680

Typical CNA pay, Missouri

Nursing homes in Independence

CNA programs in Independence

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.

State-approved CNA programs in Independence
Program	Address	Type	Phone
Meds-Medical Educ Dev And Support Approval expires 01/20/27	1425 South Nolan Rd	School or college	(816) 373-6337
Monterey Park Nursing Center, Inc. Approval expires 05/06/27	4600 Little Blue Parkway	Nursing facility	(816) 795-7888
Univ Of Central Missouri-Independence Approval expires 03/17/22	1520 E 23Rd St, St E	School or college	(660) 422-8377

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 Independence

CMS lists 9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Independence, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Independence.

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 Independence

$37,680

Missouri

$42,260

United States

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.

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Questions about CNA classes in Independence

How many CNA classes are in Independence, MO?: Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Independence. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How long is CNA training in Independence?: Programs in Independence 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 Independence?: 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 9 nursing homes in Independence.