CNA Classes in Joplin, MO: 7 State-Approved Programs
Joplin has 7 CNA training programs on Missouri's approved list. Missouri requires 175 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Joplin area is $34,600 a year, 8% below the Missouri figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Joplin
Each program below appears on Missouri's official approved list. 4 of them are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Senior Living Joplin Approval expires 04/23/27 | 2218 West 32Nd Street | Nursing facility | (417) 623-5264 |
| Communities Of Wildwood Ranch Approval expires 10/09/27 | 3222 S John Duff Drive | Nursing facility | (417) 621-0175 |
| Franklin Technology Center Approval expires 09/06/24 | 2220 Indiana Ave Joplin Mo 64804 | School or college | (417) 625-5260 |
| Franklin Technology Center- Adult Education Approval expires 03/07/23 | 810 S Wall Ave | School or college | (417) 680-0004 |
| Joplin Gardens Approval expires 03/13/27 | 2810 South Jackson Ave | Nursing facility | (417) 572-0041 |
| Northport Management Of Missouri Ll | 3111 Mccelland Bld B"" | School or college | (417) 623-8990 |
| Westgate At Wildwood Ranch Approval expires 04/20/24 | 3130 John Duffy Dr | Nursing facility | (417) 553-3688 |
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 Joplin
CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Joplin, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Joplin.
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 Joplin
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Joplin
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)
- Columbia (6)
- Kansas City (6)
- Springfield (6)
- Farmington (5)
- Poplar Bluff (5)
- Sikeston (5)
- Warrensburg (5)
- Maryville (4)
- Mexico (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Joplin
- How many CNA classes are in Joplin, MO?
- Missouri's approved nurse aide training list names 7 CNA programs in Joplin. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Joplin?
- Typical CNA pay in the Joplin area is $34,600 a year, or $16.64 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Missouri figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in Joplin?
- Programs in Joplin 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 Joplin?
- 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 5 nursing homes in Joplin.